Hey, Liberated Souls! I hate that I had to create this video, but it was necessary. I love my Blackness and value my authenticity, transparency, and personal integrity. It's important to me to demonstrate it because not so long ago I was codeswitching and all the things before I unlearned those behaviors that taught me to abandon my truth. I did the healing to learn new behaviors that showed me how to be true to myself. I hope this video inspires you to do the same! Again, thank you for being here, understanding and supporting me and my channel. xoxo, Tracey
Be you, be true... I am a 70 year old white woman planning on going out there like you-I know I will face similar traveling difficulties, but not the racial discrimination like you... so bless you for sharing your truth and I hope to meet you on the road to celebrate freedom!
Facts!! However, anti-blackness, self-hatred & self-loathing are at an all rine high in Black communities & households. I had a few I had to straighten out. Exhausting, hurtful & makes me so sad
I enjoy FL and still had a great time despite the discrimination. We simply have to continue calling folk out and not letting the ish slide. Of course, we pick our battles, but even then we can correct people and let them know we know. Thanks so much for your support and standing 10 toes down with me!
You speak about your experience and you do not have to apologize for it. There are those who will try to control the narrative because they do not want to believe there is racial biases in America. America was build on racism that is the truth its apart of American History!! This is your Van life experience and you have a right to speak your truth!
How in the world is someone else going to tell you how to feel about something you experienced? People are really too much but it only proves your point - our point as being black in America.
Yes! Undiluted you is exactly what we need. Especially when TH-cam seemingly does not promote black van lifers as well as it promotes white van lifers. In my opinion, that makes it even more important for you to tell it exactly as it is. I love you and I love the fact that you are who you are unapologetically. It's a beautiful thing. You're a beautiful human. ❤
You still need to have that little green traveling book that they had many years ago because it still is alive and well and people don't want to believe it but it has heightened
Hey 👋🏽 yes, tell it like it is!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 So many people are afraid to speak up and that is the problem. I am glad that you did this video. Thank you so much for it . ❤❤❤❤
You do what you want to. I am a 77 year old white lady and I agree with you. You are God's child just as i am. I love you for you for you. It matters not to me your color, only that you are a nice person. I wish I could travel with you. Linda
You hit the nail on the head, I understand exactly what you are saying, I am a black female and yes I experience the same things you’re speaking of, hang in there and carry God every where you go, much love ❤
I appreciate that your channel upholds the value of integrity. It's essential to shed light on the experiences of people of color, and I'm grateful that you share this with us. Please continue to be authentic in your content. Avoid sugarcoating the realities of Van Life, as it can be off-putting. I find your channel to be educational and informative.
Many thanks! I will definitely not sugarcoat MY reality of van life and I will absolutely share the privilege I have of being able to build a van that meets my personal needs and desires.
So proud of you Tracy!!! Continue to be your unapologetically authentic self. Speaking your truth is all that matters!!! I’m looking forward to seeing the next video. Take care out there!!!
Oh your channel is JUST what I need in my new journey. Luv your honesty and the info that you are giving out! Keep going! I can’t wait to find a van after I sell this house and we will meet on the road soon.
You made me smile so hard! Thank you so much for being here. And, yes, I pray that we will meet on the road. Are you a member of the Black Women Who RV Facebook private group? I founded it and you're welcome to join!
Exactly, you are keeping it real life. So many black vanlifers have sold out. The one that I have always had an appreciation for novel kulture for not selling out.
If everyone fights the prejudice ALL the time then maybe we’ll get to a place where we can all live free. You go girl. Probably not in my lifetime, but hopefully in yours.
Thank you, thank you thank you! Love seeing your journey and keep LIVING in your experience and we’re here praying, rooting and cheering you on. Inspired by your STRENGTH to make the decision to do this journey. Keep THRIVING Sis! ❤
I'm a new subscriber. I love your bravery and the fact that you're following your dreams and your heart ❤️💪🏽 I must say that I appreciate the message on this video. No one and i do mean no one can tell you, me or anyone else about THEIR lived experiences. I pray God keep you covered and protected on your journeys 🙏🏽
Thank you Tracey for being open and honest about your experiences. I'm a black woman who is married and travels solo as well, so I'm very interested in what you see, feel and experience while traveling in various areas of the country.
You are welcome! If we don't talk about AND share OUR lived experiences, we can't end racism, discrimination, bias, and prejudices. And, as solo Black women travelers, we don't have the privilege of being respected, believed, and definitely not receiving the concern that is given to others. So, it's up to us to share and help those that are considering coming to these places be safer and more aware than we were. Can't wait to meet you on the road!
Truth Sister! Always stay true to yourself and never change who God made you to be. I appreciate your boldness and your willingness to push back on those who want to micromanage and minimize your experiences. You are an amazing and strong woman. We need more people like you who walk in truth (whether those distractors that you’re speaking of know it or not) and love. Be blessed. Live Long…Stay Strong! Tim
I'm glad it was helpful, and I'm so happy you're enjoying my content. I am completely dairy, meat & egg free, but I will eat what my daughters & Mom cook when I am visiting. I honor their desire and need to break bread with me without burdening them to change for me to be comfortable. They love vegan food, but it isn't their lifestyle. My body will oftentimes crave a certain food. If the craving persists for several days I realize it is my body seeking thar food. I don't believe in denying my body the minerals & nutrients it needs. I'm grateful my body doesn't reject meat and make me sick. I have heard many vegan and plant based people have this happen to them when trying to eat meat again.
Amen and I look and feel like you. I’ve been RVing since 2019. I have a TH-cam channel but not about my RV experience but mostly my dogs. I’m in sync with you and haven’t met anyone like you out here. I meet black peoples but they worried to much about insulting the white peoples. Me I’m about if you don’t want to know the truth you don’t want to talk to me. I’ve met a lot of white people out here and some are down to earth and we keep in touch. But mostly what I learned in my life is that an intelligent person knows it’s about what in that mind and not about the color of your skin! There’s alot of fakers and takers out here so when you meet someone go in with your eyes wide open, mouth shut and listen! What you see is not always what you get.
Right on right on righit on!!!! Sending love and wishes for blessing and joy! Good for you for living in your truth! Please know that you have support and Black folks out here loving you and praying for you! Love your channel!
I am just being me and we have to stand up for our rights. The truth will shame the devil and set us free. I can't wait until my life settles down so I can create meetups throughout the country. BWWRV has chapters for this and we host 1-2 annual events as a whole.
I’m so glad you clarified your position but so sad that “we” still have to defend our experiences and perceptions. I’m so tired of others trying to invalidate our experiences because our reality makes them uncomfortable with behaviors and systemic processes that have historically and still to this day sustain racial and class disparities. Why must we continue to stay quiet and pretend our experiences don’t matter? I once had some people come for me for titling my video “Black VanLife” but I didn’t see any backlash when I saw other channels supported and celebrated for sharing their cultural nomadic experiences. And yes I’m down like 4 flat tires and ready to ride with you til the wheels fall off girl!!! I got your back, front and wherever else you need me to be! Thank you sooo much Tracey!!!
Preach! Everything you've said is true and I'm so very grateful for you paving the way for me and other Black people, especially and particularly sisters, to live this lifestyle. Thank you so, so much for riding with me and sharing your experience with this exact issue. Xoxo
No one on this earth can tell your story better than you can! I’m so grateful i found your channel. This is how I have chosen to live my life as well.💚
SiStarFriend, speak on it! It is so infuriating when folk, even skinfolk, will attempt to gaslight our truth. Tell me more about your rig! Can't wait to learn more and hopefully see you on the road to give and get a hug.
Oh no I don’t have a rig! But I want one! I love watching women that look just like me get out in this world and travel!! I was born and raised in the DMV! So you know I’m following all your exploration trails. I just turned 45 and am looking forward to what adventure has to offer me this year!💚
Thank you! I so appreciate you stating this and lifting me up! I will definitely make sure I'm safe and will not let folk mess with my peace. Hope you'll subscribe, if you haven't already, and stop by often. xoxo
I just got a minivan and can't wait to get out there but honestly I'm somewhat apprehension about the van life community because there doesn't seem to be many poc. Seems to be a lot of white folk. I ain't trying to meet a bunch of racist. Any thoughts?
I'm so excited for you. My thoughts are to keep your head on a swivel and know that as long as you're alive, you will encounter all of the isms in some capacity. You've never let that stop you before so don't let it stop you now.
Yes yes yes!!! New subscriber here. Beautiful channel. Glad to be apart of your journey. I’m living the similar life outside of social media. Please keep speaking your truth and those that can’t handle the truth can go away somewhere else exist in their lies. I agree so much and I respect a;d appreciate your stance🙌🏾 ”Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand. And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.“ Micah 2:1-2 KJV ”They hunt our steps, That we cannot go in our streets: Our end is near, our days are fulfilled; For our end is come.“ Lamentations 4:18 KJV
Hello there from Cali 🤗🐕🦺🐩🦮🐕🦺🦮 👏👏👏👏💖💖💖93 % of the population can’t handle the truth. I hope see you on the road. All is well in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior amen amen and amen
Hey, Liberated Souls! I hate that I had to create this video, but it was necessary. I love my Blackness and value my authenticity, transparency, and personal integrity. It's important to me to demonstrate it because not so long ago I was codeswitching and all the things before I unlearned those behaviors that taught me to abandon my truth. I did the healing to learn new behaviors that showed me how to be true to myself. I hope this video inspires you to do the same!
Again, thank you for being here, understanding and supporting me and my channel.
xoxo,
Tracey
I needed to hear this; I am so exhausted with the gaslighting. It's not keeping me safe or healthy
New sub here. LOve this video sis 💜
Tell them sister and let them know the gaslighting will not work!!!
Not at all!
Be you, be true... I am a 70 year old white woman planning on going out there like you-I know I will face similar traveling difficulties, but not the racial discrimination like you... so bless you for sharing your truth and I hope to meet you on the road to celebrate freedom!
I would love that!
Ok Sis, keep speaking your truth. They are always trying to minimize what WE go thru,..
Always
People who don't have to experience it, typically are the ones who will deny it..
Facts!!
However, anti-blackness, self-hatred & self-loathing are at an all rine high in Black communities & households. I had a few I had to straighten out. Exhausting, hurtful & makes me so sad
You don’t owe anyone an explanation. I’m glad you’re living YOUR TRUTH.
Thank you, SiStarFriend!
We are sick and tired! We will not continue to allow others to mistreat us! Those days are over!
No more!
You spoke about your experience in my home state (Florida). I believed every single word!
I enjoy FL and still had a great time despite the discrimination. We simply have to continue calling folk out and not letting the ish slide. Of course, we pick our battles, but even then we can correct people and let them know we know.
Thanks so much for your support and standing 10 toes down with me!
Yasssss, Queen!!! No apologies! Keep your energy and be YOUtiful!!! Be raw and unfiltered! You have a new subscriber. 💜 🦋
You speak about your experience and you do not have to apologize for it. There are those who will try to control the narrative because they do not want to believe there is racial biases in America. America was build on racism that is the truth its apart of American History!! This is your Van life experience and you have a right to speak your truth!
And you know this! Thanks so much.
How in the world is someone else going to tell you how to feel about something you experienced? People are really too much but it only proves your point - our point as being black in America.
My thoughts exactly!
Right, no one is allowed to tell me how to feel. Keep it real.
💯
Kick rocks!! Gaslighting will not be tolerated here. Thank u for keeping it all the way on 100.
Yes! Undiluted you is exactly what we need. Especially when TH-cam seemingly does not promote black van lifers as well as it promotes white van lifers. In my opinion, that makes it even more important for you to tell it exactly as it is. I love you and I love the fact that you are who you are unapologetically. It's a beautiful thing. You're a beautiful human. ❤
You still need to have that little green traveling book that they had many years ago because it still is alive and well and people don't want to believe it but it has heightened
Yep, I have mine and do quite a bit of research of areas before I go to a new place.
Cuz you feel it in your heart. “Discrimination” you know when you experience it.
Every time...we know & they know!
Hey 👋🏽 yes, tell it like it is!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 So many people are afraid to speak up and that is the problem. I am glad that you did this video. Thank you so much for it . ❤❤❤❤
Thanks, sis!!!
You do what you want to. I am a 77 year old white lady and I agree with you. You are God's child just as i am. I love you for you for you. It matters not to me your color, only that you are a nice person. I wish I could travel with you. Linda
Thank you 😊
You hit the nail on the head, I understand exactly what you are saying, I am a black female and yes I experience the same things you’re speaking of, hang in there and carry God every where you go, much love ❤
I appreciate that your channel upholds the value of integrity. It's essential to shed light on the experiences of people of color, and I'm grateful that you share this with us. Please continue to be authentic in your content. Avoid sugarcoating the realities of Van Life, as it can be off-putting. I find your channel to be educational and informative.
Many thanks! I will definitely not sugarcoat MY reality of van life and I will absolutely share the privilege I have of being able to build a van that meets my personal needs and desires.
To ANY AND EVERYbody who NEEDS to HEAR/ACKNOWLEDGE AND RETAIN/PROCESS: 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ 🥰🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🥰 YES ma'am!!!
So proud of you Tracy!!! Continue to be your unapologetically authentic self. Speaking your truth is all that matters!!! I’m looking forward to seeing the next video. Take care out there!!!
Absolutely and many thanks for your support and encouragement.
Love you and your mission. Be safe. Thank you for sharing and your generosity.
Love your honest and genuine content. I'm supporting you all the way! Be safe out there...🥰
Thank you so much 🤗
Tell your truth Sis! IT IS what it is. Thank you!
You are so welcome. Thank you for seeing me.
Oh your channel is JUST what I need in my new journey. Luv your honesty and the info that you are giving out! Keep going! I can’t wait to find a van after I sell this house and we will meet on the road soon.
You made me smile so hard! Thank you so much for being here. And, yes, I pray that we will meet on the road. Are you a member of the Black Women Who RV Facebook private group? I founded it and you're welcome to join!
This my coach y'all raw an uncut..
Exactly, you are keeping it real life. So many black vanlifers have sold out. The one that I have always had an appreciation for novel kulture for not selling out.
I love them...happy they're in a home, but truly miss them on these platforms.
If everyone fights the prejudice ALL the time then maybe we’ll get to a place where we can all live free. You go girl. Probably not in my lifetime, but hopefully in yours.
Probably not in mine, either, at this rate.
Hello there from Cali 🤗🐕🐩🐕🐩🐕
Hello there!
You go girl black is beauty.
And you know this! Thanks so much!
We have to be our transparent and authentic self. You're awesome!
Amen!!!!
Yes honey speak your truth🙌🏾🥰
This is what we need the raw truth and yes it does help others
I know that's right and on this here channel that's what we're sharing and telling!
Share all you want. I've experienced it a couple of times myself were the same age. You look good, young lady. GOD BLESS you. stay safe out THERE🙏🏿
Aww...thank you!
You stay safe, too.
Happy Thursday Liberty Serenity . Great video all we have is our experience
Exactly! And it deserves to be honored, heard & shared.
Thank you, thank you thank you! Love seeing your journey and keep LIVING in your experience and we’re here praying, rooting and cheering you on. Inspired by your STRENGTH to make the decision to do this journey. Keep THRIVING Sis! ❤
Thank you so much!
I'm a new subscriber. I love your bravery and the fact that you're following your dreams and your heart ❤️💪🏽 I must say that I appreciate the message on this video. No one and i do mean no one can tell you, me or anyone else about THEIR lived experiences. I pray God keep you covered and protected on your journeys 🙏🏽
Thank you Tracey for being open and honest about your experiences. I'm a black woman who is married and travels solo as well, so I'm very interested in what you see, feel and experience while traveling in various areas of the country.
You are welcome!
If we don't talk about AND share OUR lived experiences, we can't end racism, discrimination, bias, and prejudices.
And, as solo Black women travelers, we don't have the privilege of being respected, believed, and definitely not receiving the concern that is given to others. So, it's up to us to share and help those that are considering coming to these places be safer and more aware than we were.
Can't wait to meet you on the road!
Truth Sister! Always stay true to yourself and never change who God made you to be. I appreciate your boldness and your willingness to push back on those who want to micromanage and minimize your experiences. You are an amazing and strong woman. We need more people like you who walk in truth (whether those distractors that you’re speaking of know it or not) and love. Be blessed. Live Long…Stay Strong! Tim
Thank you so much!
Thank U for clarifying ‘Plant Based foods’. I’ve changed my diet to Veggies but sometimes I eat fish and chicken wings. I Luv Ur channel
I'm glad it was helpful, and I'm so happy you're enjoying my content.
I am completely dairy, meat & egg free, but I will eat what my daughters & Mom cook when I am visiting. I honor their desire and need to break bread with me without burdening them to change for me to be comfortable. They love vegan food, but it isn't their lifestyle.
My body will oftentimes crave a certain food. If the craving persists for several days I realize it is my body seeking thar food. I don't believe in denying my body the minerals & nutrients it needs. I'm grateful my body doesn't reject meat and make me sick. I have heard many vegan and plant based people have this happen to them when trying to eat meat again.
In A word - Preach!!!
Tracy, That’s right!!! keep standing strong. “I’m here for it”. Following your platform Sister.
Hey, SiStarFriend! Thanks so much!
Always speak YOUR Truth !!!! My fellow South Carolinian 💯 Love your Videos.
I appreciate that! What part of SC are you from? I'm from Spartanburg.
Girl, Greenville but live in Macon Georgia…..Small world indeed.
Amen and I look and feel like you. I’ve been RVing since 2019. I have a TH-cam channel but not about my RV experience but mostly my dogs. I’m in sync with you and haven’t met anyone like you out here. I meet black peoples but they worried to much about insulting the white peoples. Me I’m about if you don’t want to know the truth you don’t want to talk to me. I’ve met a lot of white people out here and some are down to earth and we keep in touch. But mostly what I learned in my life is that an intelligent person knows it’s about what in that mind and not about the color of your skin! There’s alot of fakers and takers out here so when you meet someone go in with your eyes wide open, mouth shut and listen! What you see is not always what you get.
Thanks for sharing your perspective! And sometimes what you SEE , FEEL & KNOW in your spirit is exactly what you're getting. Be safe out there!
I’m definitely down like 4 flat tires 🎉😂❤
I know that's right!
Right on right on righit on!!!! Sending love and wishes for blessing and joy! Good for you for living in your truth! Please know that you have support and Black folks out here loving you and praying for you! Love your channel!
Many thanks...we can't be afraid...too many of the are counting on it!
Live your life ❤ how you want to live your life and live it to the fullest❤
Amen and I wish the same for you! Thank you for seeing me.
Mad respect for this video 👏👏👏👏👏🥰. You have got to do some kind of meet up🙏🙏🙏. We need this!
I am just being me and we have to stand up for our rights. The truth will shame the devil and set us free. I can't wait until my life settles down so I can create meetups throughout the country. BWWRV has chapters for this and we host 1-2 annual events as a whole.
I’m so glad you clarified your position but so sad that “we” still have to defend our experiences and perceptions.
I’m so tired of others trying to invalidate our experiences because our reality makes them uncomfortable with behaviors and systemic processes that have historically and still to this day sustain racial and class disparities.
Why must we continue to stay quiet and pretend our experiences don’t matter?
I once had some people come for me for titling my video “Black VanLife” but I didn’t see any backlash when I saw other channels supported and celebrated for sharing their cultural nomadic experiences.
And yes I’m down like 4 flat tires and ready to ride with you til the wheels fall off girl!!! I got your back, front and wherever else you need me to be!
Thank you sooo much Tracey!!!
Preach!
Everything you've said is true and I'm so very grateful for you paving the way for me and other Black people, especially and particularly sisters, to live this lifestyle.
Thank you so, so much for riding with me and sharing your experience with this exact issue.
Xoxo
No one on this earth can tell your story better than you can! I’m so grateful i found your channel. This is how I have chosen to live my life as well.💚
SiStarFriend, speak on it! It is so infuriating when folk, even skinfolk, will attempt to gaslight our truth. Tell me more about your rig! Can't wait to learn more and hopefully see you on the road to give and get a hug.
Oh no I don’t have a rig! But I want one! I love watching women that look just like me get out in this world and travel!! I was born and raised in the DMV! So you know I’m following all your exploration trails. I just turned 45 and am looking forward to what adventure has to offer me this year!💚
My lived experience 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
This!!!
Well said. ❤
Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for being open about this and your journey. You're an inspiration and a gem ❤
Thank you!
If my sharing and not allowing them to silence me helps someone else do the same, my work is not in vain.
Bless your heart. People should not be questioning someone else’s lived experience. Be safe and don’t let people worry you. TFS
Thank you! I so appreciate you stating this and lifting me up! I will definitely make sure I'm safe and will not let folk mess with my peace. Hope you'll subscribe, if you haven't already, and stop by often. xoxo
Hi, I’m new to your channel. I enjoyed listening to what you had to say. Keep that positive energy. I’m here to support fam.
Welcome, Liberated Soul! I'm so glad you're here. Thanks so much for everything.
So True!💐♥️👏🏾Thank you for you Honesty and Transparency…… Just subscribed!!!
You are so welcome!
I'm so happy to have you in the Liberated Soul Family!
Way 2 go! Love the show and your boundary to be yourself!❤❤❤
Yes! Thank you!
Spunk!! That’s wonderful. I’ll gladly stay, you will help me as well.
well said!
Thank you for acknowledging and seeing me.
I love your content
Thank you my friend!
👏 👏👏👏
THAT'S RIGHT.
Thank you!
Love the truthfulness ❤
It will set us free.
That’s right Sister!
You go girl!!!❤❤❤❤
Hey, there! Thank you.. Hope we get an opportunity to meet on the road one day. Oh, and join the private FB group for Black Women Who RV! Link in bio
💯 with you.
many thanks!
I just got a minivan and can't wait to get out there but honestly I'm somewhat apprehension about the van life community because there doesn't seem to be many poc. Seems to be a lot of white folk. I ain't trying to meet a bunch of racist. Any thoughts?
I'm so excited for you. My thoughts are to keep your head on a swivel and know that as long as you're alive, you will encounter all of the isms in some capacity. You've never let that stop you before so don't let it stop you now.
My observation too! I'm very apprentice and would be more comfortable in a group.
Sister I am Black Bold And Beautiful I Can Do Anything I Will Be Doing My Vanlife Adventure In All Honesty.THANKS TRACEY STAND FOR WHAT IS RIGHT
right on! stand your ground......something we all need to stand on! stay safe and have fun!
Thank you, I will
The truth is the truth! Enjoy your journey!.❤
God will keep his Armour around you... I'm a new subscriber, on the journey with you. 🗣️ Speak a woman with knowledge 🌹🇯🇲
Thank you
Yes yes yes!!! New subscriber here. Beautiful channel. Glad to be apart of your journey. I’m living the similar life outside of social media. Please keep speaking your truth and those that can’t handle the truth can go away somewhere else exist in their lies. I agree so much and I respect a;d appreciate your stance🙌🏾
”Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand. And they covet fields, and take them by violence; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.“
Micah 2:1-2 KJV
”They hunt our steps, That we cannot go in our streets: Our end is near, our days are fulfilled; For our end is come.“
Lamentations 4:18 KJV
Hi, beautiful! Thank you so much for your support and joining the Liberated Soul Family. Love these scriptures, too. Many thanks.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
🎯 🖤
thank you, beautiful!
Hello there from Cali 🤗🐕🦺🐩🦮🐕🦺🦮 👏👏👏👏💖💖💖93 % of the population can’t handle the truth. I hope see you on the road. All is well in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior amen amen and amen
Amen!!!
Sis block the knuckleheads
You know I will!