Black, White or Brown: All Expats Are Welcomed in Mexico
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- Black Americans like Tayler Ava Friar have found Mexico to be a more accepting country than many parts of the United States. Tayler talks about her experience living in Mexico as a Black woman. And she's also an art historian, so she shares a little bit about Afro-Mexican history in this video.
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Mexicans have a very accepting culture - it's one of the reasons many Americans are moving south.
Even though Mexico has a history of forced migration of African American slaves, the country outlawed slavery in 1837, nearly 30 years before the United States. And there are many accounts of slaves escaping slavery by crossing south into Mexico.
Check out the Yarbro's video on Afro-Mexicans: • Mexico's Blackest City
As you may know, I struggle with using the word expat. But for the title of this video, I started with foreigners, but that didn't imply living in Mexico. And the word "immigrant" is commonly used with people moving north (especially when combined with the word Mexico,) so for SEO purposes, I chose "expat." Thanks for understanding.
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Thank you for this. As a black woman considering retirement in Mexico, this was very helpful. Please have more guess like her. I love her attitude and her creativeness. Her settlement echoes other stories from other black people that Mexico is very welcoming.
I live currently in Texas and racism continues to be a issue here and across America. I just want to go somewhere where I am a person and "color".
I'm glad you commented. I've heard mostly great things from Black people in Mexico. It's not perfect by any means, but the US is becoming a hostile place for anyone who isn't a white, Christian man. Mexican culture is a breath of fresh air!
First step is to stop calling yourself black as that is a misnomer. You are copper colored like the penny. Only your hair, eyebrows are black. You need to do your genealogy via paperwork to find out you se truely indigenous to this United States. I live in Mexico and have two years now and know the truth about us. If I came from Africa why is ZERO of my ancestry go back there and stay in the usa and my tree has 99 percent of those who were reclassified from Indian to mulatto, black, black indian, colored, negro, afro-american, african-American? Makes no sense does it? That's why you need to do your research. We need to stop allowing others to tell us what we truely aren't.
Merida hay.comunidad expatriada afro
Our white old President Biden is a fool
I am Mexican and in Mexico we love everyone, you'll be very welcome
As an African-American male, I've had the same experience travelling through Mexico...the people are warm and friendly and I have been embraced...I've made awesome friends there (I haven't moved there yet-I live in Texas and travel to Mexico City quite often). Unfortunately, as she has noted, I've only experienced off-color (pun intended LOL) behavior and remarks while meeting other white Americans while travelling.
Did it happen in Chicago, on a sub-zero night--around 2 AM--while you were on your way to grab a sandwich at Subway?
The truth is the truth why are u on defense@@petep5207?
EXCELLENT! As a black woman, this warms my heart. I've been planning to retire to Mexico. I still have at least about 8 years before pulling the trigger. But building community is the most important to me and I have been visiting with that in mind. This is a great episode. Thank you so much.
Thank you for watching! In researching for this video, I found that there are a couple parts of Mexico with larger Black expat communities: Merida and Playa del Carmen were two on the list, but there were a bunch more. And there are smaller Black communities in most Mexican destinations.
If you integrate in some way to the locals you are not required any special community, or you are gonna forget you have a especial community.
@@retrodesignworkshop9429 I definitely have connected with locals as well but just like the US when Mexicans find communities of other Mexicans, finding the black expat community is equally important for support and culture. I'm not choosing one over the other.
When I lived in the United States 30 years ago I lived in the Mexican bubble, certainly. However, I found it very curious to see neighborhoods with people very similar to each other, as if they were all relatives.@@Nola1176
@retrodesignworkshop9429 I agree with Nola. When you're an immigrant in a country, it's important to integrate with the locals, but also to connect with other immigrants like yourself. This is pretty common in the US. There are historically Irish, Chinese, Polish, etc. neighborhoods because people like to have some familiarity - and those people help them connect with their new home.
This was another wonderful interview, Tayler is the perfect person because she is a historian and has so many facts! I'm very happy for her that she has found a freedom in MX that she will not be able to find in the U.S. and a wonderful community. Thank you for this, Brighton.
I was so glad to hook up with Tayler and get this interview. We had a heck of a time connecting - but Tayler made it happen!
Thanks so much for your video. Very important info.
You are so welcome!
Well done, Brighton. So glad you gave me the opportunity to listen to Taylor. So many interesting observations on Mexico. Like Taylor, from the minute I got her, I have felt safe, welcomed, and so very blessed to be able to live in such a wonderful place with my amazing Mexican neighbors. Great video. Thanks🏆
I enjoyed watchin Taylors 'story in San Miguel de Allende thanks for sharing ...love from B.C. Canada!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video and Great guest.... Thank you for promoting my country....
Thank you for watching and for your appreciation! It means a lot to me that I could showcase your country in a positive light.
I loved Taylor's insight and am looking forward to her TED talk. Great interview!!
Taylor is a beam of light.
First! Viva a Mexico
I lived in Playas de Tijuana some years ago and was pleasantly surprised at how well I was treated there - and in the other areas I've visited as well! As a Black woman in Mexico, I didn't have to deal with the micro-aggressions, nor was I followed around in stores! The biggest thing that I noticed was how I wasn't bothered while taking my nightly walks for exercise!
Except for that one time when a white van pulled up next to me and the driver asked me something in Spanish. I tried to respond - in my practically non-existent Spanish, lol! Then he said "Puerto Rican?" I told him "no" and then they just suddenly sped off real fast! It wasn't till I got home that I realized that they were probably looking for illegals and thought that perhaps I was one of them - maybe.
Anyway, I got along pretty well there and the companies that I delt with helped me with setting up my utility and cable payments, etc...
They were very patient and kind to me, which as a Black autistic woman was very helpful and appreciated! ♥️🇺🇲🇲🇽
Thank you for sharing your story!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico No problem! 👍
The only reason I'm no longer in Mexico today is because of the beautiful Pacific Northwest - where I currently reside - British Columbia, and Alaska, these places are in my soul!
But I do love and miss Mexico and taking trips back to Mexico is in the cards in the near future! 👍
Me alegra como mexicano saber qué hay gente linda de otros países que les guste nuestra tierra bienvenida te comparto que en Coahuila hay colonias de gente linda de color como tu que son gente muy buena 😊❤❤
It’s amazing that you did this segment. I’m reading South to Freedom.
Thank you! And thanks for sharing that book title. I just found an interview with the author: th-cam.com/video/C54tN67fEnA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=QxVznevESshYFsKW
It's interesting that she said the only issue she had with race while in Mexico came from white Americans. I've heard the same thing from African American men in Costa Rica.
Imagine saying the opposite.
@@TheMohnyc I would not be surprised if Mexicans said the only problems, they have from visitors are with North Americans who identify as white.
There is an Italian TV show (RAI) which is the most popular in the country, Un Professore. The main character is Alessandro Gassmann, whose mother died in San Miguel de Allende in July 2023. She was a retired French actress named Juliette Mayniel. I couldn't find any recent picture of her in San Miguel de Allende, though people say she was well-known in the town.
Thanks for sharing! I was only in SMA for a few days, so I didn't hear about Juliette.
This was a great video. I really enjoyed it.
Glad you liked it!
I too enjoy this wonderful country and it's people. ATB from sunny Cancun! 😎
Thanks for always posting such positive information.😊
Thank you for watching! And commenting.
I am a brown USA citizen, and have been coming to Mexico, mainly Acapulco, since 1962 at age 20. I am 81 now, and have
retired to Queretaro in 2021 at 79. I deal with locals, and I do speak Spanish as a second language since age 14.
I often wonder what it would be like for brown USA citizens in Mexico. How are we seen in Mexico by Mexicans? What are the interactions like with white Americans? Just curious.
@@alannahprestaynofbraavos5759 ALL LIVES MATTER WORLDWIDE!
GOD IS IN CHARGE.
GET THE PEOPLE OUT NOW, BEFORE HURRICANE MILTON.
MGT GCC 1971 CHICAGO TEMPLE # 2 Judith 3X.
Hola from Queretaro.
MGT. GCC 1971
I was 20 in 1962 when I first came to México, and I started to learn Spanish at 14. There are good and evil people and demons. You must be alert anywhere. I order my food etc. from La Comer for home delivery. My rent includes everything and is paid automatically each month. I am generous to honest and non-beggars. I have traveled all 50 states and the world from 20 to 79, and at 79, I moved to Queretaro in 2021. I enjoy my cooking best, since I am
Muslim, and we do not eat pork,
Hola from QUERETARO.
b word means being in total control here.
over 62 years traveling Mexico and the world,
MUTE THE GREEDY LIAR RUMP.
PUTIN is HIS BOSS.
FLY HOME TO PUTIN.
Do not debate or vote for convicted felons.
Hola from Queretaro. acajudi100 TH-cam.
I do not vote for convicted felons
acajudi100 TH-cam. I DO NOT BEG, and at 82, and I NEVER WILL.
I would never sell my country to local or foreign governments, no pardons for pay, inside trading.
HIGH TREASON
SHAME ON YOU USA TO ALLOW THIS LYING AND
CONVICTED FELON TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT.
PUTIN is HIS BOSS.
FLY HOME TO PUTIN.
acajudi100 TH-cam, I never beg for anything. I was raised better.
My apartment in Queretaro includes everything,
I love Caleta. Over 62 years.
Please leave the USA for a safer and less expensive country, if you have SS or a pension, and small savings.
, no matter your age. Seniors and the young are being targeted and eliminated. Greedy demons want all of us dead. Karma never loses an address, and you are going to hell in gasoline drawers.
Hands are for helping and not harming. Send all criminals to war zones one way with shaved heads.
We are the 99% people, so start acting like it.
Hola from Queretaro.
Rent is 14k and later 15k and includes everything. i never beg or accept money. My groceries are online and home delivery, acajudi 100 TH-cam. I do not beg or charge for my 411.
Over 62 years coming to Mexico, mainly Acapulco, and the world and all 50 USA states, I was born in Chicago in 1942.
Thank you for this video I'm planning on moving to Mexico one day I'm tired of living in the US and not having motivation or finding myself I'm a black woman who wants to move to another country and fit in and feel comfortable and safe as well
I hope you can make the move to Mexico soon! It's a wonderful place to live.
I’m feeling the same way.
I've been here for a short while so far but I love it! Come!
@@Blackmambaaa69 Come on out. You will love it!
Just curious, why don't you feel safe in the U.S.?
Thank you Brighton for this lovely interview w Tayler. She is very enchanting and I will look further in to her org and share your video w friends, both black and not. I am lvg for Yucatan on the 4th and look frwd to being back in Mexico after being away for 2 yrs. 😊
Thanks for sharing the video! And congrats on your return to Mexico!
Hi, I am from the Berkeley Ca. I am happy I get a chance to hear your story ❤
Awesome! Thank you!
Wow 👌 👏. Impressive! Thank you for this opportunity to learn. I'm moving to Belize from Canada and hopefully I will have an opportunity to visit. Very interesting 👌
Best of luck in Belize. I’ve never been, but it’s in my list :-)
Omg this is my dream to split my time between Paris and Mexico!
This is an amazing split of locations! I could finally get some use out of 3 years of high school French lessons! Why didn't I take Spanish? Hmmm...
I met a mixed-race couple from the US in Mexico and they asked me about racism in Canada. I said yes we had racism among the stupid but they were generally more polite about it. In Cuba, the official story is there is no racism but you often see darker-skinned people in lower-status jobs, and talking to a few Cubans there definitely seemed to be racist attitudes which I will not share here. I befriended an American who had befriended a Huichol native family. I asked them if they minded that a lot of Mexicans looked down on them. Their answer was no, they were the chosen people. Sadly a lot of people need someone to look down on to feel good about themselves. I wish it did not exist.
Thanks for sharing Tim!
WOW!, WOW!, WOW!, what an interesting story, what an interesting life. ThankYOU for bringing her story to us!
My pleasure! Glad I could share this!
Hello guys!! I love your video. But as a Mexican I must tell you something really important.
Referring to U.S. nationals living abroad as "expats" rather than "immigrants" can be problematic and fails to acknowledge important realities. The term "illegal immigrant" is often used to describe people who reside in a country without official authorization, and while this term carries significant stigma and legal implications, it is important to recognize that many U.S. nationals living abroad may also fall into this category. They often live in foreign countries without proper visas or work permits, benefiting from local infrastructure and services without paying taxes or contributing to the local economy.
At the end of the day, these individuals are indeed immigrants, as they have left their home country in search of a better life elsewhere. This pursuit of improved living conditions, economic opportunities, or personal experiences is fundamentally the same motivation that drives many other immigrants around the world, including those from Mexico.
Mexicans IN MEXICO are particularly politically aware and sensitive to patronizing attitudes that often accompany the term "expat." The implication that US citizens are different from or superior to other immigrants is not only inaccurate but also offensive. Mexicans abhor such double standards and expect a fair acknowledgment of the realities of migration.
It is crucial for U.S. nationals, even those with good intentions, to recognize these dynamics if they wish to be accepted and interact meaningfully with Mexicans. Acknowledging that they are immigrants who should respect local laws and contribute fairly to society is a step toward genuine integration and mutual respect. This awareness and humility can foster better relationships and greater acceptance within their host communities.
PS. By the way, many Mexicans avoid the word "American", we use the word US citizen. For Mexicans America is a whole continent.
Just a bit of advice: in México we really don´t care about skin color or tones. You´re welcome whoecer your are. The key it what you talk about: México is a great place to live...
You see bro. . . when evil satan decides 🇺🇸👹 to invade you morrrons, I will not help you people. How can you be welcoming to your enemy? Havent you fkn learned from past history?
I live in Mexico. I love it here. To say they don't care about color or skin tone is a stretch. Americans are treated well but the colorism in Mexico is the same amongst each other as every other Latin country. It's evident
Americans are so obsessed with race it’s so annoying. As a Mexican living in united states dealing with woke Americans it’s so annoying. And then I see them moving to Mexico with the Same mentality no thank you. Mexicans don’t want that.
@@Rbhawk3rdExactly, what they do not say is that many Mexicans discriminate against the indigenous communities of the country, for example here in Chihuahua there are many Tarahumara women who sell their products, clothes, bracelets etc, just to bring some money to their humble homes, and many times I had to see how many people were bothered even just by their presence, they shouted at them to leave, many times they even stole their merchandise made with their own hands, it gives me a lot of anger, but it is something that makes me ashamed of my Mexico, they treat foreigners better than their own people 😔
Colorism/racism is very evident in Latin American media (telenovelas/magazines) and among those who hold power (elected officials/the wealthy). Having said that, Black Americans are generally exempt (unlike afro-Latinos and Haitian migrants) and have a much more welcoming experience. There is privilege that comes with that blue passport.
Love it. SMA is on my list of places to check out on my next visit to Mexico. I'm well aware of Michelle's Casa Elm, her TH-cam channel etc. Nice to see her get a shoutout here.
Thanks! Have fun on your visit to SMA!
Really appreciate you. What a great and inspiring guest.
Awww - thanks! I love comments like this.
I like the way you said Black, White or Brown all are welcome to Mexico by the way I am yellow stand for Asian and I plan to go live in Mexico I love Mexico and Mexican foods beautiful country
You'll be welcomed with open arms in Mexico!
Love this video. I got my passport and been figuring out what country I am ready to move to. I only get $1400 a month social security disability and I need to be close enough to the states so I can still go to a close VA clinic to get my meds and close to the states. Is Puerto Vallarta good? I want to live like locals. Not tourist. I want to go February and visit a week to see and then get ready to move. Anyone that could tell me anything that would help the research I would love that. 😀😀😀
You'll need additional income or savings to be able to get residency in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is great with lots of flights to the US. And you can live in a local neighborhood. Check this video: th-cam.com/video/9C4eLaO276g/w-d-xo.html
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico I will look at this right now. Thank you!
As a historian you’re going to love the chipotle podcast Rocio has an episode discussing the city of Puebla’s black heritage. She also has a lot of amazing episodes about Mexican gastronomy
Thank you for sharing!
The best thing no worrying about Mexicans , we welcome everyone,no worries about the others
This is so true! Mexican culture is very accepting of everyone. I'll have an LGBTQ specific video coming out soon. Mexicans just don't seem to get too worried about other people's business.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexicoIndeed. The motto we have is "Live and let it live"
I am Mexican and I don't understand why Americans like social bubbles. In Mexico we do not have any type of special racial community. If you visit Chinatown in Mexico you can't distinguish which one is Chinese descendant or not. We mixture very easy. In the history of Mexico there are very important characters who are of African mix, such as Morelos himself or the first Mexican president Guadalupe Victoria. In fact, let me tell you, I am quite whity and sometimes I receive some disapproval for that. In fact, it is very likely that we are going to have a woman in the presidency of Mexico. When women get married, they do not change their surname to that of their husband. In some social aspects, I think we are more advanced than other countries.
I agree that Mexico is more advanced than the US in many ways. That's one reason I love it. I just read up on the naming convention and I like it even more now! I didn't know that Mexican women didn't change their names when they got married!
I am excited by the idea that we can learn a lot from each other.@@AlmostRetiredinMexico
Some time ago they did change the last name, and then it was optional, and now it is very rare for them to change. It produces a lot of confusion when it comes to proving the possession of any property.
One culture influences the other. For example: I have cousins in the United States who dress up as Catrinas on Halloween, but it is not a tradition to dress up on the Day of the Dead, but there is an influence from the holiday of Halloween. And children enjoy it a lot, so on the Day of the Dead they are dressing up as Freddy Krueger. I don't like it but it's okay. Ha ha ha ha ha.@@AlmostRetiredinMexico
We are not africans bro. We are the indigenous people of the United States and have been reclassified from mulatto, colored, negro, black, African-American, and black indian. None of my geneology goes back to Africa and we are of the reddish copper colored skin tone compared to the bluish hue of the African people and their soil. We are two different types of people. Martin Luther King created the Indian Civil Rights bill and not the "black" Civil right Bill as black means no origin same with African-american. Malcolm X said we were "aboriginals of this land" and not black also but is not here today because of those words. American indian is all I mark on documents because its in 100 percent of my family tree and I live in the mexican caribbean and they are doing the same with called the indigenous mexicans "afro-mexicans" it's a complete lie on our people for too long and this is why geneology and exposing the truth is important. I will also be meeting up with a true Mayan historian this week to put up a video 🗣 we are the true indigenous people of this continent
Also note native Americans and American Indians are NOT the same. We are two different types of people as they derive from Mongolia and central Asia. We were always here and there are paintings, murals, and statues people are buying of us in Europe openly to this day! So people know who we TRUELY are!
Brighton and Tayler, what is the cost of living in San Miguel de Allende ??? Brighton in comparison ??? tks in advance (I'm an artist.....)
I hope Tayler will answer here too. But my feeling is that it's a little more expensive than a place like La Paz where I live. But it seemed much more expensive that nearby Querétaro. But it's still about 50% less than living in the US on the west coast. I hope that helps.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico My daughter lives in Forestville. My grandson went to U in Eugene. Very expensive. Good to give comparison w Quertitaro. tks. I hear also very GRINGO. Very english speaking. That dilutes the culture. The architecture is lovely. The 'arts' are a draw '.
@BPe-ie9je San Miguel is much more "gringo" than Querétaro. But Querétaro has a good deal of foreigners too. Queretaro felt more "real" to me. San Miguel is also a tourist destination for people from CDMX. So it feels more touristy, even if there weren't people from the US around.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico How do you compare it to LaPaz?
@@BPe-ie9je Cost wise, SMA is more expensive than La Paz. Other than that, they aren't really comparable. Weather, architecture, size, arts, etc are all very different.
It's amazing and too damn bad, that outgoing intelligent attractive women of colour need to leave the U S A to grow their craft to new levels. You Go Gurl. You find some amazing subjects and people Mr. B. Here in Nova Scotia we were instrumental in some portions of the underground railroad. Funny thing though... so few seem to know it anymore. Those that were once slaves were instrumental in the founding of N S. If you follow Oak island an EX slave was once the wealthiest person in NS. Ban the weapons of death and promote the weapons of imagination and history AKA books. P n D
Thanks for sharing Dave. Knowledge is power (and that's a big reason for the book banning going on in the US - it's easy to keep control by keeping the population uneducated.)
Yes... And the Hitler and Mussolini types knew all too well that was how to control the people. A good example is Kentucky. Some of the least educated folk in the U S A. Not because they are born stupid but because they are kept uneducated. @@AlmostRetiredinMexico
@davebaker489 Kentucky is a great example! And now Florida is going that direction. Anyone who thinks banning books is a good thing must be uneducated, and they must want future generations to be the same.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexicoWhen discussing education I have to point out to religious friends that as the myth goes, it was their god that originally banned the book of knowledge in the garden of Eden. Also I kind of enjoy pointing out that the buybull lacks any truly "white" people in it's writings. (Is worshiping a picture of a blond blue eyed Jesus heresy?)
Everyone I know who has ever lived in Canada has told me it’s much more racist than the USA.
Its not strange, becouse of the distorted image giving by U.S. hype about Mexico, there's whole town in Mexico that are white and rubio, but they don't call themselves black, brown. yellow or white, JUST MEXICANS
Actually it’s more about life in America. Not so much about US views of Mexicans. Those views skew lots of other things tho…
There are brown Mexicans. I am a brown American living in Queretaro
Since 2021.
I just love Querétaro. It's still at the top of my list for "places I would like to live if we sold our place in La Paz."
Where are you at? I live in El Marques. I hope you are part of our group Queretaro Expats, we have people from all over the world and we have get together. You are welcome to join.
I would love to visit…is there a “info/welcome” community I can connect with? Recently enjoyed time in Playa but still looking. Thanks in advance!
My point of view as a Mexican is that white people and black people perceive themselves differently at all times and that permeates their minds and hearts sometimes in a negative way. Here we do not have communities of brown people or white people and I think you should not, although I understand that it is something you grew up with. It seems to me that when you form these communities it is to feel that strength where each individual does not exclude the other because they see themselves the same within the group and it gives them that feeling of "he or she cannot discriminate against me because we are both equal and we have been through for the same". If you think about it for a moment, it's sad. There is a part where she says, "Black Voices" but couldn't it just be "Voices" that share the same problems? That difference is in yourselves and as long as you do not get it out of there, you will not be able to perceive yourself as you are: equal to all of us. Awesome video and thanks for sharing.
Yes, it could just be Voices, and if someone else wants to create that project, I'd certainly love to support it. However, that doesn't diminish the value or need for Black Voices or Female Voices or Muslim Voices or Whatever Voices to come together in particular ways that are different from what will be seen in a more heterogeneous group. Most of us belong to a variety of groups simultaneously, right? Nationality, gender, age, religion, profession, hobbies, sports... Also I really enjoy learning about these distinct communities and their experiences.
People who preach the “i don’t see color” mindset miss out on so much. Why do you need everyone to be the same? It’s clear the subject makes them uncomfortable. That discomfort is something to sit with and reflect upon. Diversity among the human species is something to be embraced not denied.
@@FreeToBe_Me Because the people who complain about racism are often the most racist ones themselves. This hypocrisy also happens with gender.
Incredible beautiful this interview
I love San Miguel
Thank you!
im mexican, i think im in love of her
I only hope you continue to feel welcomed in my country, and bring along more African Americans to live in Mexico. The US is nothing without blacks and Afroamerican culture, and Mexico will always receive you with open arms. God bless you.
I’m just curious why are the Mexicans people are running and Americans are moving there ??
10 Million Mexicans live in the US, out of a population of 127 Million. 8 Million US citizens live in Mexico out of 330M total. The Mexicans move north to earn better wages. The Americans move south to live a less expensive, more simple life.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexicovery well said!
I have to say that nowadays the mexicans are less to move to the USA but people from South America and Central America The mexicans are going there are mostly to study now more mexicans are going to Europe. I am one of them since I live in the UK
You have a point. One common factor I always look at in non-Caucasian countries is the color make up of the educated classes. In Mexico, I don’t often see darker skinned Mexicans, or indigenous Mexicans, with positions of power in business, government, education, etc. That’s a fair sign of what is most likely going on in real life in the country. Also, black Americans, who travel abroad are often treated better than the original Black people or darker skinned indigenous peoples of the area. I’ve been to Western Europe several times in my life and have been treated exceptionally well compared to how I get treated in my own country. Lol. African-Americans in particular, have a unique culture and have created much in pop culture and art that the world emulates. So when Black Americans travel worldwide, our creativity, and artistic talent precedes us, and we are often more welcomed.
@@christinet6336 Why do you think you are treated differently in your own country?
“Expat” is and beautiful ufemism for immigrant
Only if you believe that word "immigrant" implies something negative.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico It's not about believing ... it's about the definition of the dictionary, everything else is imagination. And the definition says
“Inmigrant: a person living in a country other than that of his or her birth”
And the definición to inmigration says
Inmigration: the process of moving to a new country or region with the intention of staying and living there.
Nothing more and nothing less
So… People like the one in the video and others in the same situation are immigrants…
“Expats” is an eufemism… period
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico It's not a matter of belief, that's subjective, it's a matter of what the dictionary says.
and the dictionary says:
Immigrant: person who moves to a different country than the one was born in to settle and live
So, the person in the video and anyone else in the same situation are immigrants according to the dictionary, everything else is imagination and the word "expat" is just a euphemism for "immigrant" and that´s it
I have watched videos similar to this, and people have pretty much the same views about Mexico, how nice it is to live there, I plan on visiting for vacation in the future, but I am baffled on the Mexican migration situation going on right now in the US, why are there so many leaving to come here to the US, I'm in Chicago, and there are thousands here, it's now cold outside & will get even more cold with snow soon, why leave warm Mexico to sleep on the ground, get handouts, crime in my city of Chicago is horrible, etc. I'm lost on this...
I'm guessing most of the migrants in Chicago aren't from Mexico. Venezuelans make up a huge portion, along with many central American nations. Mexicans are the largest group of immigrants living in the US and thus, incoming Mexicans have a lot of support so they don't end up in shelters. And Mexico's economy is doing great right now.
That all said, wages are much higher in the US, and a young Mexican has the choice of making $20 a day doing construction in Mexico, or trying to get to the US to make $200 a day.
You sound as ignorant as white folks in the US, most of these people that are crossing over the US boarder are not from Mexico. Though they cross through Mexico from other countries to get to the US. That doesn't make them Mexican.
People from Mexico stop coming to the US since 2013, those migrants are from South America the majority from Venezuela.
The caravan migration to the US are not Mexican. People from Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and from everywhere else. Mexico also has a migration problem.
Thanks for clarifying that!
Not expats, you guys are immigrants, or is there El Instituto National de Expats? And just curious, are you trying to learn Spanish and talk to Mexicans in Spanish?
Can you give me the definition of expat and then explain why it doesn’t apply?
There is no Instituto National de Foreigners, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t foreigners.
I agree that immigrant also describes us.
We both speak beginners Spanish and are learning more.
That's funny because americans call us "illegals" go back to your country, but you can be called "expats" 😂😂😂
We have afromexicans in coahuila they came from the usa and starlight en coahuila
AMLO is to credit for all these humanistic efforts, such as recognizing the black Mexican community. Viva AMLO . . Viva Mexico !
Mexico has been one of the best countries to live, ever. Viva Mexico siempre, sin propaganda política
Great Video, very inspirational, its encouraging me more to Mexico. I dont like the direction the US is headed, especially with republicans
I totally agree! Mexico is a nice alternative to the crap going on up north.
wow!!
Can I retire with 1000 dollars per month I am black man. Simple life old man
You could afford to live in Mexico on $1000 a month, probably not in one of the expat-heavy towns like San Miguel de Allende as they are more expensive. The trouble would be getting your residency visa. Mexico wants to see $50,000 in the bank/retirement accounts to get residency.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico I am American citizen can I make it in and out going to Laredo in back to Mexico just to use touristy Visa living like that for a long time??
@@Driver2724 You can try. I believe it's getting less easy to do as they are computerizing the immigration records and if they see a pattern, then can deny you entry, or give you just 7 days in the country. But there are still a lot of Americans doing this.
How people get gloupal Citizenship?
The UN may have the info you're looking for: www.un.org/en/academic-impact/global-citizenship
Lovely talk. You´re welcome to enjoy our country...
Thank you so much - I love your attitude and your openness to share your country!
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico Sure. It´s our's to respect, preserve and enjoy. I´m currently researching the infinite mexican cuisines.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico If you feel mexicana, it´s our place and our culture to love and enjoy...feel free to be mexicana. It´s a great feeling.
All must assimilate. Learn espanol. More abd more the locals are starting to resent American people. Inflation is being blamed on the Gobermnt of usa. Hence the resentment.. Has this discussion today at a Pemex with the attendants. Be aware.
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Yay just bring your money.most things are as much or more than the United States and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico now be safe
It’s the color of money that makes them so friendly
They seem to be nice to everyone - I don’t think it’s a money thing. It’s a culture thing.
My daughter has grown up spending a lot of time visiting family in Mexico (her dad / my husband is Mexican) so she knows Mexican culture pretty well. Earlier this year she and her boyfriend spent a week at a resort in the Riviera Maya, then in August they spent a week at a resort in the Dominican Republic. She found the people in the DR weren’t nearly as friendly as in Mexico, even though “the colour of money” was the same.
Or the opposite is true as I found while in Cuba, they resent gringos for having money. I’m really tired of hearing how friendly people in other countries are! They are either begging, stealing or scamming.
@@mikedenham5882 or they are just genuinely happy people. Their lives are more simple, they experience less stress, they are more connected to their family… there are many things other than money that lead to happiness.
@@mwiebe2663 thanks for sharing this. I see more smiles and laughter in Mexico compared to the US. The attitude is different. You don’t hear about road-rage in Mexico!
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“I am not Black.” Says the white guy. 😂 Great interview! 😁
Thanks!
Greyhound don’t even come 20pc close to does Mexican buses 🚌
So true! Buses are great in Mexico!
Blacks are rare in México, never seen one there, aside from US citizen blacks. Most blacks died centuries ago after being brought by the spanish due to weather amd other issues. I learned it in history class in a mexican school, so didn't nt make it up.
There is an entire afrodesciendentes population in Mexico - mostly on the Caribbean side.
@@alannahprestaynofbraavos5759 no, not really. Not enough to consider a huge population at all. Never seen them.
@@jj-bp3frYes they are lol. They are in guerreo and small areas of Mexico. It a small group but they are indeed afro mexicans lol
I think people need to step back from race and realize that the majority of times that someone is rude to you it's not about you or the color of your skin...it's about that person either being a bad apple or is having a bad day. If someone doesnt like you it's not about your skin color it's about your personality.....that's ok if someone does not like you there are 7.3 billion people on this planet and not everyone is going to like you or having anything in common with you...and the same with you toward others you are not going to like everyone you meet. And, that's ok.
The government politicans & media are constantly dividing citizens into groups: race, age, gender, politcal side etc WHY do they divide citizens? because then they can control ALL citizens. It's called "Divide and conquer" look up. It's a military tactic. In this case the govt/media want full control over citizens by getting the citizens to hate each other. DO NOT LET THEM DO THIS...be kind to everyone. And, most importantly stop talking about race. See everyone as equals...but, make sure you remember trust is earned. make sure for your safety that you make people earn your trust when you first meet them.
watch "D..r Fuellmich grand jury day 1" = he explains why the govt & media divide us so the can herd the sheep in the direction they want us to go in = all about power & control over citizens.
pls write down & Pass on this vids. it's a shocking vid how the govt/media is manipulating ALL citizens. take care
I don't doubt we are being manipulated by the government and media, but to suggest that racism doesn't exist in the US is laughable.
I'd love it if we treated each other equally, but the reality is that for hundreds of years, Black people in the US have been and continue to be discriminated against. And now politicians on the right are trying to erase that history and claim that we are all equal. Erasing this history of racism in the US is in itself, a racist action.
When Black people are killed by the police at the same rate as white people, then we can talk about calling it even and seeing past the color of someone's skin.
For centuries we have discriminated against people Not because they were black, white red, yellow or brown. All it took was to be different. Religion, Wealth, Accent, Skin tone etc. We like or discriminate based on anything perceived as different or the same. Hiding history is just to risk repeating it later.
I find this to be a really dangerous perspective. And more likely to be adopted by those who don’t face these aggressions.
Big thanks to Brighton for being a really great advocate and platform for me to speak about life in Mexico!
@@taylerfriar9095 Thanks for jumping in Tayler!
No...Some people are just racist. Please, don't make a comment like this again.
Immigrants!! Immigrants! Please.
I try to use all language now to describe Americans living in Mexico: immigrants, expats, foreigners. All are accurate and some people prefer one over the other.
@AlmostRetiredinMexico My wife is 6th generation Yucateca. Alm her family uses the term Gringos. Not in public though.
They're called immigrants.
Nothing wrong with that.
Correct. Is there something wrong with calling them expats?
@@AlmostRetiredinMexicowhy americans in usa called Mexicans "immigrants" ????
@@AlbertoGomez-oi5ou Because it's one of the words to describe people who were born somewhere other than where they live. BTW, the mean nasty ones (that vote for Trump) call Mexicans "illegals." "Immigrant" is actually the more polite term in the US. If Mexicans in the US want to call themselves expats, that is 100% OK by me.
Says who? We the Mexicans never said you could just come and settle in our country!? Im sorry but you guys can’t openly invite others here… be thankful were allowing you here!
Well, your government has given plenty of foreigners permanent visas to settle in Mexico. I'm thankful for that - and for all the welcoming Mexican people I have met.
@@AlmostRetiredinMexico you’re one of the lucky few & we are aware of what our government is doing…. You still have no right to openly invite others for TH-cam view$. How would you feel if I made a video where I tell Venezuelas how to cheat the asylum system to come into the United States.
well, they have 12 millions of ilegal mexicans living in USA and i said ILEGAL.. most american are here legally
Sorry you feel that way ,but you do not speak for all Mexicans .
We only smile at you because of the value of your currency…
No, not welcome
I'm sorry - what do you mean?
Hi here we dont pay attention to Skin color please dont bring those thoughts to Mexico
Yes- as Tyler said, the only racism she’s encountered in Mexico has been from estadounidenses.
Those thoughts already exist in Mexico, sadly. Colorism is a huge problem in Mexico. Maybe help in finding a solution rather than deny the problem?
@@FreeToBe_Me I agree. Colorism is a problem in Mexico. It's just that for African Americans, it's less of a problem in Mexico compared to the US. When it comes to native vs Spanish skin color, I understand that can be a problem, but it's something that's hard for a foreigner to see and understand (but I don't deny it.)
@@FreeToBe_Me - The solution is, move to Africa. Sometimes, it really IS that simple.
Just by stop talking about each other coler would be a good start, Just address each other by the name
YOUR IMMIGRANTS
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By that statement do you mean I have immigrants ? Or You are immigrants or You're immigrants ? Or ?
@@davebaker489excellent answer 😂
. She left out the part where we helped save Black peoples from slavery. Africa offered free land if African Americans moved to Africa but most rather live in a Latin country. That’s colonialism working .
It's funny cose. Hollywood people every time actors come the first time to mexico they get in love whit the country. Is beultifull people