Vanlife Safety What is it Like to Be a Black Van Dweller in America?
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- Black Vanlife in America: Today we have a frank and honest conversation about what is like to be a black van dweller in America with Lovell and Paris Lee. We continue our conversation with this amazing young millennial couple from Novel Kulture TH-cam Channel.
Lovell and Paris Lee are Navy vets, full-time students, and digital nomads. Lovell is a marketing student and freelance marketer. Paris recently graduated as a filmmaking student, and they both are freelance videographers. They mostly have stealth parked during their 3 year van life journey- while they were students in densely populated urban areas. They have a 7 camera security system on their van with night vision that is streams "live" to anyone with the password.
This is a very important, conversation of what life in a van is like from their perspective as black van dwellers. So there is SO much we can all learn from their experiences on the road!
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I've had the honor of being acquainted with this couple and they are very respectable. I, myself, recently started vanlife as a single woman of color and I never thought about police encounters. I'm grateful to Bob, Lovell, and Paris for this video. Safe travels!
They are such a lovely couple. Safe travels to you always! ❤️
I just did a search of CheapRVliving for the word "police" and this was one of the few things that came up.
I would imagine there must be quite a few stories from black or white about police encounters, and I would suspect that it is a subject that gets swept under the rug, as Bob used that term. I would even suspect there are incidents of police abuse or force that people do not or can not talk about.
Thank you for this Bob. I am of the same race preparing to go on the road full time. Glad to have the info they shared. A friendly virtual hug to all of you.
Backatcha 🙏
My thanks to Bob for his insight and awareness to address this issue. In my opinion, he couldn't have invited better people to address the subject. Thanks to Novel Kulture for your sharing your valuable experiences, wisdom and insights.
Thank you Bob for your compassionate insight and awareness to address this issue of POC and the nomadic life. In my opinion, you couldn't have invited better people to address the subject. Thanks to Novel Kulture for your sharing your valuable experiences, wisdom, and insights. I subscribe to both channels.
Its really too bad that they have to protect themselves from the ones that are PAID to protect and serve them. They gave impressive information on their own experiences and how to avoid confrontations. 👍😌
I am joining the ranks of nomads. It’s a slow process as I move from one life to the next. Safe travels! ✊🏾❤️🚚
Same Here. Much Love. ☮️
I am preparing myself. I am living in one room. Have 2 closets going down to 1 only. It is taking some adjusting tho, lol
I’m saving up money to get a small trailer and solar. My issue is my cat. I’m thinking about taking him.
After describing a desire to leave an apartment and go on the road, my mom said, "My God, that sounds like you'd be homeless!" It was not in my family's line of sight either, ever.
Nice young couple. So level-headed and realistic. Thank you for addressing the elephant in the room.
Your mom "All Lives Matter", the black couple in the video, "being profiled in our own vehicle, a daily occurrence"!
We all deserve to do van life- no matter our ethnicity.
This matrix takes all the money.
Beautiful young couple.
Amen so true
Thank you Bob for addressing these issues, they do need to discussed. A bigger thanks to Novel and Paris for sharing their experiences. Stay safe.
There is no reason for the US flag to be displayed upside down here in this photo, thumbs down to this!
@@dkr6617 also, I think it’s about conservatism and supporters for trump and his policies. If I remember correctly there were some in the insurrectionist crowd as well. My father, who served in Korea and Vietnam would be insulted.
This is such a huge issue in our country, and it saddens me deeply that the country is so deeply divided. My thanks to Bob and Novel Kulture for bringing this out in the light. As a global community we have much to learn!
I love watching thier journey. I'm glad you've had this short discussion and brought more awareness to the world about struggles blacks have in vanlife. I'm in a yykon xl as a black man in Las Vegas and I totally agree and understand the struggles.
Thanks Bob for being "willing" to do this video and have this discussion on your platform, i must admit, i was surprised (pleasantly).. as a woman of color who has purchased a bus and plans to hit the road (permanently) myself, this is ALWAYS a concern, and it truly amazes me how most (NOT ALL) people of other ethnicities sometime act as if they didn't realize that this is a problem for blacks in "America", so thank you again Bob for being brave enough to shed some light on it for those in the back of the class, who may have slept thru this part 😅 .. i also appreciate this couple's insight and the information they shared concerning "us" needing to plan and take responsibility for safe guarding our own selves while on the road, i too have an abundance of security cameras for my vehicle and i do understand the importance of keeping a level head and demeanor when approached.. it's just sad that we have to "change ourselves" just to prayerfully make it thru what's called or considered a "routine stop" 🤨 or being accused of "suspicious activities" when doing everyday, average things that everyone else does, the only difference being is that we are doing them "while being black"..
Thank you, Lavelle and Paris, for helping everyone understand the additional challenges you face (especially by police) as black van lifers, graciously opening your home on wheels, and sharing your dreams. I pray we can do better to respect your constitutional rights and keep all of our fellow nomads-of-color safe. ❤️
Thanks for your words, Shawna. I’m a 74-year-old woman who wants to become a nomad but I’m hesitant because of so much racist violence in the country. I’m concerned about random acts of hate, violence, or being ridiculed or in danger for wearing a mask. One nomad shared on her channel and I’ve heard it from locals where I live that some independent businesses tell customers that masks aren't required.
There is NO SHAME in van life. It's a smart move in today's world. I have 2 kids and consider this lifestyle everyday.
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Absolutely 100%....I have 3 little ones and I wish I could take them on the road every day!
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@@northgatetowerleasingoffic8249 and get all those child tax credits
I’ve been following Bob since the beginning. I remember many years ago emailing and asking Bob if coming to the early RTR (2011 or ‘12?) as a black man was ok. Although I have not yet made it to an RTR, Bobs reply made it clear to me to go to the RTR. I’m currently living abroad but hope to make it one day. Thank you Bob!!
RTR?
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So impressed by this couple. Having taught both interpersonal communication (including managing perceptions) and police report writing (including documenting observations not assumptions & conclusions) for many years, I can tell you that these are really tough issues to get through to many of those persons who become police officers.
It saddens me that in a country where you are....”innocent until proven guilty;” that it is the opposite that is the norm😟 I hope your travels are safe and filled with awesome adventures🌻 Thank you for your service😊
Thank you Bob for sharing Novel Kulture's story... This is very important for everyone to learn and understand!🙏🏼💞
Bob, EXCELLENT INTERVIEW! I've been following Novel Kulture a long time. They are a wonderful fun couple!
Overdue. Thanks for doing.
Thank you! As an Asian male, I always keep extra precaution, and protection when traveling with my family.
Thanks, Bob, for introducing us to another nice couple. As a Chicagoan, I admire not only their level-headed, well thought out approach but their B R A V E R Y ! I was always taught to be prepared for the worst and expect the best. This helps in dealing with any situation with confidence. Looks like Lovell and Paris do that too! Happy, healthy, fair trails to everyone.
Good video. Very nice couple. I wish them peace and a peaceful existence. I hope to meet them on the road. I will check out their TH-cam channel. Have a great day everyone!
As a long time subscriber of your channel and women of color, thank you for doing this video.
I've seen countless videos you've done interviewing nomads saying how safe they feel on the road. What I do know is my worry is different. Ask yourself, how many times have you been pulled over and accused of stealing your own vehicle? As a person of color, solo work camper and female, my husband (white male) worries for me, so for now I only work camp up to a couple states away. I just don't have the same liberties of feeling safe and secure as my fellow white brothers and sisters in this country, without tons of research. If I'm thinking about work camping for a season in a new location/ state, l look up that location of employment to see if it falls in a Sun Down county first ( if u don't know what that is google it), this also goes for traveling and where to over night stay. Frankly it's mentally exhausting at times.These challenges makes it harder for people of color to live a carefree rv life- that's why you don't see many people of color in this life style-by choice.
It just breakers my 😞heart at times, but I remain positive.
Thanks Again Bob and Novel Kulture
Bless you 🙏
Thank you for this video. We need more of this. Hooe to meet you on the road.
Thank you for adding more diverse voices to your channel! People need to listen and learn so this world can change and evolve as it's meant to. 💜
Love this! Thanks for showcasing this issue!
Van life is a smart economical choice.
Yes in deed
So true
I am so glad you didn't glaze over this. Thank you so much for having this conversation and using this platform for these conversations.
Lovell and Paris you guys effin’ rock (you too Bob)! Stay safe and much respekt
More of this.♥️thanks for the video
Thank you for so much for doing this interview Bob. Doesn’t surprise me one bit that you would take on this topic.
Beautiful couple, and I wish nothing but the best for them, safe travels and a happy life.
I will be signing up for you channel👏
I'm going to be going on the road in my pickup truck with a camper on the back in August or September and I want to head down there to the Indian Land you told us about I can't wait!
As a person of color (mixed race and visually very light) , I find this to be a much needed topic. Thanks Bob!
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing ~Don, Tracey & Maddie
What a great young couple. They have sound advice for coping with profiling and safety. Their message benefits us all. Thanks again Bob for yet another great video!
Lovell, you have such a calming demeanor. They way you spoke about your plan to handle the situation, the technology you two use to provide safety and accountability, and the various aspects of different people’s perceptions and motivations was very educational and helpful. The almost 19 minute video felt much shorter because of this. Thank you both for your insights.
Planet Money brought me here and I'm glad I subscribed.
What a great topic of conversation! Thank you talking about these difficult things! I hope to educate myself more so that it doesn't always fall on the Black community to have to always take that responsibility of educating.
Keep the conversation going. You two can make a difference by what you’re doing. If you could only have this conversation at police academies, when they are young and being trained. It is about education and changing perceptions of the officers. IMHO change must happen at the training academies to educate young officers on all the cultures they will encounter as officers. Within any nursing curriculum diversity and cultural education is part of the basic nursing core to allow nurses to provide care across all cultures in our society. Kudos to this couple and what they are doing to achieve their dreams.
That would be a dream to educate help officers.
I totally agree about the police academy, thank you Novel Kulture for sharing your hearts, and thank you both for your service to our nation...
@@LovellxParis Having taught communication in a criminal justice program at a community college for about a dozen years, I would have loved to have had you as a resource. And go Navy!
I so agree with you Bill. I’m thinking that along with a strict Psychological test to detect racism before they’re accepted in the academy...that parents need to have honest open conversations with their children. I wasn’t taught racism as a child but it also wasn’t discussed. That silence was a teaching in a way.
Bob, thank you so much for making this video. I had never heard of Novel Kulture before, but now that I have, I will be following their social media. Absolutely brilliant interview!
Thanks Bob for allowing this conversation to be heard among your subscribed audience. I am a subscriber of your channel for years and my husband and I are black RVers and we watch you all the time. I honestly must say we have had wonderful RV experiences and we have not had any problems. However we remain positive and aware of who we are and where we visit because not everyone is accepting of us. This young man is amazing.
Hi Bob🖐
It's nice to see the possibilities of Van Life for ALL Races and Thanks for the Discussion ✌
Thank you for a great interview.
Thank you all for doing this.
I agree, Bob, houseless, not homeless. Although people will still see it as homeless.😕 Thank you, all 3, for this video, much needed. It's a shame that after so many years such is still happening.😔 The LORD bless you all!
Great conversation. I was so happy to see this on this channel. Thanks Bob and Novel Kulture.
They are one of the most likable people. Look at their smiles and their meek behaviour. How could anyone think they are dangerous or suspicious for living the way they want? Go guys go. Be not afraid. Spread the kindness and you stay safe.
Thanks for bringing awareness to this subject! Great tips. Much love to all of you! ✌️💜
I love this so much!
You can be sure I will become a Novel Kulture subscriber. Thank you *so* much for doing this interview, Lovell and Paris - and Bob, for setting it up. I’ve learned so much. 🙏
Great couple. Hearing their perspective is so important.
Important conversation. Thanks.
Powerful interview. Thanks to you Bob and this great couple for continuing dialog on such a heart wrenching subject.
AWESOME interview! So proud of you all!
Interesting conversation. Lovell and Paris are true pioneers! 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video & important topic! Love the “just do it” attitude.
Great video, great information and advice, and a great couple. Thank you!
Very good interview, thanks Bob , continue your excellent job
Another great Bob Wells video. Thank you for showing me there are others out here that look like me. Novel Kulture just got a new follower. You two are awesome!!
Thank you for bringing this out in the light. It’s easy for anyone to overlook things like this that doesn’t affect you personally so this is much needed for awareness. Nomad culture exists all over the world but, for some reason, it’s more difficult for indigenous people of color to just exist in this one. I will definitely continue to follow their experience and advice for my travels. Great interview 💕
Paris, Lovell, thank you for your service. I look forward to the day when the color of our skin goes the way of the payphone. It takes people like the two of you to lead us to that new normal. How you deal with the challenges you're facing shows a level of maturity well beyond your years. God bless you. Bob, thank you for your relentless pursuit of a wold with an all inclusive mindset.
Great video Bob as ever and Novel Kulture Thank you so much It was so nice to meet you too and hear your story and learn from it
Appreciated the words of wisdom from Lovell and Paris. I subscribed and look forward to following their travels. I’m not on the road yet but anticipating a 2 year plan. Love your show Bob, and all the nomads.
So glad to hear your thoughts on this topic. Thanks for being so candid and honest about your experiences. Hearing from people who have a different life experience than me is really beneficial. Much appreciated!
So much value here. Thank you!! ❤️
Wonderful couple! Thank you for another great interview. 💕
Great work these two. Thanks Bob for having them on.
Helpful and inspirational commentary!
Great video thank you for sharing
I've been neck deep into vanlife videos for over a year now and had no idea your ground breaking videos even existed. For that I'm ashamed and enlightened at the same time. I have a lot to catch up on but this series alone is so important and obviously something I can personally relate to! Thanks for what you're doing Bob!!
Thank you for this! Lets keep going!
Fantastic interview. Thanks!
Liked, subbed, and followed all their social media. Going to check out the build now. Thank you for this content. Always willing to learn. Safe travels and God bless.
Thank you for this important message. 🙏
Great show Bob Thank you.
Great interview guys!
That was a great conversation....thank you.
Great topic. Thank you.
Good to see Bob speaking to Black people about Vanlife or just interviewing Blacks period. Great interview from Novel Kulture💙❤️🙏🏾
THANK YOU all around for this interview! I hope that you WILL see an age when it is safe for you to vanlife without having to take all the precautions. I am very glad that you DO use the tech and other precautions in the meantime. Happy trails!!!
Thank you for sharing. This is a wonderful video .
What a neat couple! Thank you for your service!
What an encouragement to so many people. 👏 👏 👏
Thank you all so much for these informative videos! I am so sorry these things still happen.
Now you've hit a subject I've been wondering about. Big thumbs up.
Thank you for having this candid conversation. We really shouldn't have to jump through hoops to exist in peace but 🤷🏾♀️. They gave great tips for not escalating encounters and ensuring systems for maintaining safety are in place. Much appreciated. Safe travels to you all.
Bob, thank you so much for sharing the diversity of VanLife. This is a really important topic. Yay for Novel Kulture, they are great!
Bob this was a great video thank you for not being afraid to put this kind of video out.
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Great interview!
What an amazing young couple. I'll be checking out their channel.
Wow, I know this topic wasn’t easy or the most comfortable to delve into. Thank you, Bob for using your platform to bring awareness🙏🏽😊❤️
I applaud everyone involved with this video. Great discussion. We need more.
She telling the truth blacks culture look down on van life, RV living mobile home ,tiny homes I'm glad to see more of us getting out here trying it for yourself
Right on bro keep it real!
Very thought provoking interview.
Very, very thoughtful and cool couple! Thanks so much for posting.
My son had an RV parked on the street in front of his duplex; a neighborhood trouble maker called police! He said it needed to be moved but would not fit in his driveway! Ridiculous!
Very informative interview!
Keep up the awesome videos Vandalf
THANK YOU!
Great interview, it gets real out here sometimes. But still loving the vanlife👍🏾
Nice couple, thanks for sharing your experience and advice. May they have lots of successful journeys to share! Nice to see this interview!