Our Black Utopia is a safe space for PROGRESSIVE and WELL-MEANING Black Expats, aspiring Expats, and Black folks on the FIRE journey. This is not a space to debate the merits of maga or why one should stay where they don't want to stay. If you want to engage in that type of discussion do so somewhere else. ( this is Halisi being polite)
I just purchased my first home 6 months ago; and my husband just sent off his expedited passport application today. Although I have 6 figures in personal savings and we both have stable and monthly income, I feel like those 2 factors alone make me feel like we have major setbacks. I am definitely going to watch the entire video. I think we might need to try the 90 days Visa route first 🤔🤷🏽
Black man living in Thailand watching your channel for the first time and I’m just proud of you two. I’m living in a 3 year leased condo on the 20th floor with fitness center and pool. My rent, cable are $300 a month. I’m on Social Security. I know 300 words of Thai and can communicate just fine. Not going back.
@@JamesTatum-hq1ym 🙏🏾 coming to town next week - Phuket Bangkok and Chiang Mai - there’s about 20 of us from 🇵🇹 coming. Send us email we’d like to connect. Hello@ourblackutopia.com
Good for you J. I am trying to move out of Sodom and Gomorrah (USA) as soon as possible. Thailand, Lisbon Portugal, and Panama were listed as the places of choice for blacks.
@@audreymitchell3821 Remember Joseph and in the Bible yeah I gave him the plan to live. He had to prepare for 7 years for the famine that was coming. If he had not of planned for the famine he would have died.
My sister moved to Panama 2 years ago. Came back to the United States to sell her house and said get your passport. My nephew moved to Thailand. I have been researching Costa Rica and Mexico. Learning Spanish right now. Even though I am 83, I have had enough in this country. I just need to know how to move my money, Africa is the richest continent on earth and China and other countries are establishing businesses there in numerous countries on the continent. Africa can use our black genius. Exploring countries there also. If our ancestors could build America with slave labor for free, we can build somewhere else and be free. We don't need America, they need us.
Dorothy - I would leave my money in the US until he starts hinting at dismantling the FDIC. You can transfer as you need it - we look at the exchange rate and when it looks good - we transfer 2-5 months worth of expenses. Mexico is the softest landing with a HUGE Black community. Lake Chapala, great retirement community of older Americans (lots of palm-colored people though). Mérida is great for Black Americans but it's hot and humid - some folks love that. Querétaro and San Miguel de Allende both have a thriving Black community - Querétaro is VERY affordable.
Why trying to discourage ppl from the motherland. The Bible says we the Hebrews will one day go back to the continent we came from, this is the time. They can never experience racism in Africa. (Am not talking about South Africa)
You are correct in knowing you have to move. Be careful with our Homeland continent of Africa when it comes to real estate purchases. Tribal lands vs newly developed properties. There are scammers involved with land purchases in particular. Africa is developing, though it may be a final destination for many of us, mustn't rush. Hire an attorney, investigate the land owner, developers. Learn about areas flooding in what seasons? Water system efficiency etc. May YAH'ELOHIM guide your steps. I hope you win. Peace 🙏
@ there are Black expats in many countries. Talk to them. jalove is right. And even beyond scams just different laws and rules. We have folks in Ghana, Kigali Rwanda, Tanzania, and a lot in South Africa
@@favor7770 SHES 83 YEARS OLD. Where have you lived in Africa?!?! It’s not a life of ease necessarily for an older adult! My brother in law died during Covid because they still didn’t have the vaccine- the felon in chief held them Back from Africa!!! And my brother in law was rich! I’ve spoken to the Black Americans who live in the continent and though most are happy it’s not easy. SA is going to be the easiest for an American. And it’s WAY DOWN THERE far from family except her kid in Asia. THINK BEFORE YOU POP OFF. And don’t think that there’s not anti Black Americanism on the continent.
Blessed is the man that walk-through not in the counsel of the ungodly nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. God sees their gatherings and their plans. But God is in control. He uses even the wicked for the evil day. Theses are dark and evil days. For God's chosen People, called by His name TRUST HIM. He loves us, while being a jealous God. Nobody or government takes His place!!!
Hey Abdul - you know all of this stuff already. It's go time - it may not be perfect but it will be better than the nonsense that is happening in the States.
52 year old nurse...I love your channel...I am behind the 8 ball with savings and handling money but working on it now...I love you all and your content...keep doing what you all doung 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
Get the Ready to Retire Toolkit-the link is in the description below and it’s free. Thoroughly assess your spending-go back 3 months to see where every penny is going. List your expenses and next to each you will keep it, replace it with something cheaper or eliminate it. We canceled a bunch of subscriptions and cable TV, we got a cheaper cell service, etc. we had potlucks with friends instead of going out. You get the point. The key is to lower expenses as much as possible. Then you need to increase income. Ask for a raise, sell those designer shoes and bags, get a 2nd job for a couple of months. Then consider Mexico, it’s easy much less expensive and there’s a large Black community in many cities.
Absolutely - now if our damn kids would just get / renew their passports I could sleep easier at night. 😕 thanks for watching and let us know how else we can help your journey.
right I didnt hear nothing about people who need the most help which is those sick those who aRE seniors and disabled what about them sounds good but how some of them people gone get out hmmm
@arielrose8420 I live in St. Thomas United States Virgin Islands, and I am also parially from Tortola British Virgin Islands. There are a massive number of people from Jamaica living in Tortola.. Please do more research before you move there. All the best to you and yours!
America needs to be honest with itself, the founding fathers never envisioned a diverse nation where people lived in racial harmony. They just wanted to get away from England and its Monarchy rules, they wanted a Europe in America minus a King's foot on their necks. If you dont believe me got to the naturilization act of 1790 by the first U.S. President and first U.S. Congress and look at the only people allowed to become U.S. Citizens. This stayed law until the 14th ammendment in 1868, an admendment Trump has vowed to get rid of when he takes office. The goal has always been a homegenous country of Europeans. Even Abraham Lincoln said in 1862 to free people of African descent, when slavery is over European Americans will never see you as equals, and he even said that all people of African descent should leave America for their own good and those of his own race. Lincoln said to those who did not want to leave, that even the people on his side would not want them to stay if their whole popu;ation was free! They dont teach this in school but Lincoln writings are availble for all to see. It gave me a more pessimitic view of things because we have been living a lie so long!
@OntheWingsofDoves - Also, most of the people in authority were 2nd, 3rd and 4th sons of English aristocrats who would not inherit anything from their fathers, so they had to make their fortunes somewhere else. That's how Southern Gentry came about in the Southern States of the USA.
Have you forgot Trump with your president four years ago did he kill you, put you in slaves, break down your constitution? What did he do that makes you so fearful of him today. That Democratic party is the party you should have been scared of so glad they lost. Even though I don't believe in either party I would rather have Trump than the ladder party.
But please remember that there were wagon trains in droves moving through the hard winter to the north to fight against slavery. White people. Who lost babies to the cold and still believed in the importance of moving forward. All along there have been warriors on both sides standing together. Fighting for what's right. Don't turn us out now. I mean go, for sure, but we're with you in prayer and spirit. And I also feel that the vote should have been closer.
Now its time for the truth, the majority of those people could care less about my people, I do give great credit to abolishinist, but they were few and far betweeen. I come to the painful reality that neither side really cared about my people, Lincoln was more concerned with what slavery was doing to European Americans and saving the Union: "The aspiration of men is to enjoy equality with the best when free, but on this broad continent, not a single man of your race is made the equal of a single man of ours. Go where you are treated the best, and the ban is still upon you. I do not propose to discuss this, but to present it as a fact with which we have to deal. I cannot alter it if I would. It is a fact, about which we all think and feel alike, I and you. We look to our condition, owing to the existence of the two races on this continent. I need not recount to you the effects upon [whyte] men, growing out of the institution of Slavery. I believe in its general evil effects on the [whyte] race. See our present condition---the country engaged in war!---our [whyte] men cutting one another's throats, none knowing how far it will extend; and then consider what we know to be the truth. But for your race among us there could not be war, 👉🏿although many men engaged on either side do not care for you one way or the other.👈🏿Nevertheless, I repeat, without the institution of Slavery and the colored race as a basis, the war could not have an existence." (Abraham Lincoln, August 14, 1862) Colonization-The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln Vol 5
2 to 3 months of funds? That’s crazy. Only if you already have a remote job. I’ve been living abroad for 9 years. Don’t leave unless you have at least a year or two of funds without having to work or you’ll just have to come back.
Did you listen to the whole video? 😆 If you did, you would've heard that it was 2-3 months of emergency funds and a 100% remote job. If you listened to the whole video, we said we had 2 years' living expenses and had that when we moved to Portugal; not including our retirement accounts.
@@OurBlackUtopia my first time on your Channel. You both have beautiful personality❤️😊Thank you for sharing good information. I will subscribe and share video.
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead....Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. When the melon-felon gives cops immunity we cannot say, God why have you foresaken me when he has sent a warning - including exposing the game plan from folks who are nothing but evil personified.
Don't believe these people they just trying to scare you this is your home if you want to leave you leave don't let nobody scare you away they just telling you this to make money
@@OurBlackUtopia Amen, you pray, you giving it up to God and then you go to work. God helps those whom help themselves. I have such trepidation for those who think they just have to stay still and keep their heads in the sand. Babylon is falling, the empire is crashing down. Folks need to look outside of the US news and see what other countries are doing to distance themselves from the cursed country. My family is plans, we hope and pray we have those 180 to get out.
Mother of 2 adult children in California and feeling scared about this process.😢. My rationale mind understands the importance of this moment. My emotional mind is in panic mode. I am trying to get my wise mind and accept the anxiety and fear of this moment. Trusting God.
Haters gotta hate 😆 but they are going to eF around and find out 🤷🏽♀️ Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement 😉 Let us know how else we can help your journey.
Im not running away from America I hear to fight what ever happened her that is unjust. No matter where you go in this world nothing is certain But God. And he's everywhere. So I put my trust in him. so there is need to run. 😅
I’m not running but I want Tropical Serene. Low cost but Clean living. Tired of all these High Prices. I never been out there country Not even to Vegas nor Cali ever so I will have to a research Portugal My Daughter is going to the Dominicans island
God told some people in the Bible when and how to leave. Actually, many times. But He may have a different job for you. And you know, so God's protection and strength to you.
@@MaryKetchum-y3s True Abram and Sarai to move from their native land , pitch a tent in Canaan and live as foreigners. The blessing for their faith is that they would possess land and birth a nation. God sees all and he is always there.
All this fearmongering and Project 2025 aint going to do no more than the other Projects. What about the ones that don't have money to travel? You don't make sense. And Trump not going to do no more than he did his last presidency. And Kabami Harris is not the answer either if that's what you thinking. And folks on food stamps can't get passports. Knock off the nonsense
Thank you so much! You have played an integral part in opening my mind about leaving the USA. I am so grateful for you. I pray that I am blessed to do so by 2026.
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I’m definitely open to coliving. + There will be NO Christmas this year. I’m selling everything on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari and FB Marketplace, and i will not leave the house without taking a bag of stuff out to the trash or donation bins EVERYDAY!
I plan on leaving the US for Kuala Lumpur Malaysia around January 17, 2025. I would like to get in touch with the black Americans, especially senior women who lived there.
Great video! What we are seeing is spiritual. Babylon is falling and rightfully so. Let those who suffer from Wetiko suffer on their own. Yahuah is in control.🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
As a Mexican-American, I don’t feel safe in this country and worry for our safety. Even though I am a citizen, I will probably never be American enough for them. I am working on getting passports this month and maybe slow travel until we find a place that we can call home. My 20 and 16 year old sons would be coming with me. I am tutoring English online but trying to figure out how to grow my business and income to where we can survive and live comfortably in another country.
@@aliciainiguez9491 two of my closes friends is Mexican and we have been speaking on this. I told them to get dual citizenship. It's your birth right and safety net. I wish as a black American descendant of en*aved people me and my people had a motherland like every race has.
@@flossyraven Take Heart! African Americans, and other descendants of the Trans Atlantic/Indian Ocean Slave Holocaust (the so called "Negroes") are actually descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel. For their disobedience, they were/are to be enslaved and oppressed for 400 years in countries not theirs...in land unfamiliar to their ancestors. Afterwards YAH/God will return them to their homeland: Genesis Chapter 15, Verses 13-16 All of Israel ( The Promised Land) is the "Negroes" homeland. That small sliver of occupied land, currently called "Israel", is Not the totality of "Melanated/Israel's homeland. The biblical land of Israel probably encompasses a large portion of Africa and the so-called "Middle East". The official arrival date of enslaved people on American soil is 1619. The Gregorian Calendar is a few years ahead of the biblical calendar/timing. According to the Ethiopian Calendar (which is more biblically accurate) there are approximately 5 to 6 more years left until the 400 year freedom promise is complete. Deuteronomy Chapter 28, Verses 15-68 and Leviticus Chapter 26, Verses 14-39 identifies who the REAL Israelites are; by identifying the conditions of their abuse. No other people-group have received this collective treatment...except the "Negro". Somehow YAH/God will ensure our safe return to our homeland. In the meantime, we should Pray/Communicate with Him, and Follow His Commandments...being the people He originally intended us to be. My current travels are in South and East Africa... exploring what could possibly be my home. I haven't ventured yet into the so-called "Middle East". Shalom (Peace) Blessings
I've been talking about this with my family for the past 5 years. Most of them have left me by myself because they couldn't deal with my Doom and gloom. Now I'm telling them to get a passport as soon as possible get their money together cuz I'm out.
I would LOVE TO KNOW what they're saying post-election. Because I'll tell you, before the election we were getting an average of 3000 views now we average 10,000 😆 - folks are waking up.
Awww, thank you 🥰 and thank you so much for watching. I use aloe vera gel mixed with coconut oil and slather sun block. Do you have a move abroad plan?
@@OurBlackUtopiadon’t forget food is healthier in Portugal plus your happier less stress. Thanks girl….. I am running out to buy Aloe Vera gel and coconut oil😆
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I am thinking of moving back to jamaica. At least the learning curve and adjustment won't be as stressful to adapt to .I still have family and friends there who can help me to transition.
Do it do it do it. But you have other options too. You moved from Jamaica to the hardest country to get residency - anything else should be a breeze. If we can move from Denver to Lisbon - you can move from the States to anywhere in the world...just sayin'...
@GregMeghooOlympian first go out there get connected with your family. Decide if you want to purchase and build your own home. (Land) start saving your money. DON'T Be afraid to go
I decided to file bankruptcy to get rid of my debt versus selling my home to pay it down. I will then have much more disposable income and a sanctuary if I need to come back and have a free place to live here in the USA. Just another option for those who can't dig theirselves out the hole fast enough, want to get rid of their car, mortgage, or other financial responsibilities that may be keeping them in America.
I ain't mad atcha'. The GOP changed the bankruptcy rules to eliminate STUDENT DEBT!!!!! (this was back in the Bush days) so hey. As long as the laws are followed I'm 100% in favor. As my friend says, we are only required to pay what we are required to pay. If there's a loophole - I will jump through it. Because of our rental properties I cannot claim bankruptcy but I will file an IBR plan for my grad. student loan EVERY year. 😆
@@OurBlackUtopia now I need to look up IBR. Bankruptcy is for those of us in debt. Seems like you are doing well. 😊 I am about to be in the same boat soon.
@@OurBlackUtopia The current president uses loopholes all the time, including filing bankruptcy 6 times. Over half of the country considers him as a good businessman man. Do what you need to do!!!
Hello, first time watcher. I am so excited! You are my family that God sent my way! I am an informed Black, IT professional. Looking to consider moving outside of US. Need more information. Woke up, and you were in my stream!!😄😄😄
America is bad for everyone, I was thinking about Malaysia but everyone is moving there in 24-25 I want to find a nice calm space where I can work and live in peace and get away from such negative energies America has created. Somewhere serene. All I want is Peace
EVERYONE is not moving to Malaysia-if that’s the place that brings you joy then go for it. They say everyone is moving to Portugal but Americans are the smallest immigrant demographic.
I do cold better than hot. My -25 down coat sat through a NFL game when the high temperature was 12 degrees F (-11.1111 C). I went to winter camp as a kid where the counselors said you can always put on enough clothing to stay warm but you can't take off enough to stay cool.
Now more than ever God wants His people to look to Him. Trust Him. Seek Him. Blessed is the man that walk-through not on the counsel of the ungodly.nor standeth in the seat of the scornful but in His law do we meditate day and night. These are dark and evil days we're standing at the red Sea. We here the chariots behind us not look to Jesus to part the sea. God sees and He cares!❤
@audreymitchell3821 - He also wants His people to leave the West, but they are TOO stubborn to leave this spiritual Egypt. They always make all sorts of excuses as to why they will not leave the USA, UK or Europe. From what the HS is putting in my spirit, if BP doesn't want to leave this spiritual Egypt, then they will go down with the Pharaohs. We are on a time crunch and if we don't VOLUNTARYLY LEAVE WE WILL BE FORCED TO LEAVE.
@@LadyIgbo - What do you think the verse "Get out from among her" means? Also, if so called believers would study the scripture PROPERLY and lean on the KNOWLEDGE of the HS, they would know exactly what time and season we are in, just like the Children of Issachar.
@@LadyIgbo - Most of the Islands will disappear under the sea, so they won't provide a safe haven. The topography of the earth's surface will change so drastically that all maps will become near obsolete and THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING of sorrow.
98% of the people who are decendants of the Enslavement and the Jim Crow stomp down are not leaving North America soon... for multiple reasons... money is #1, Family is #2.
@@soulnspired It can be whatever you make it, but one thing is for sure, there are ample opportunities here, in the U.S.. Other nations are not providing any real opportunities. If you relocate, you better go with a remote job from the U.S. or your own financial resources, because they have nothing for you. The couple in the video are collecting social security from the U.S., renting out their home(s) in the U.S. and living off of brokerage accounts/retirement accounts and saving accounts from the U.S. While telling you, you need to leave ASAP. lol
Exactly - REPARATIONS BABY - hit and quit it. We also don't get harassed by Karens, have no fear of mass shootings, and are treated as Americans, not the N-word. That's the least the US can do for us. My people gave their blood sweat and tears for that country and for what? To have higher mortality rates, to be targeted by the cops, to be policed by karens and chads everywhere we go, to make less money though we have more education and experience. Nah, SSI is an EARNED BENEFIT - we put money into that bitch, since the US is transactional so are we. We take our American cash and spend it where we are treated decently. You can stay stressed out in the US if you want to - but don't hate on the folks who have found a way to USE THE US FOR ALL THAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR. Living our best lives in Portugal and using the money we made in the US. By the way, you might want to check out The Nomad Capitalist. You don't have to be a slave to them 9-5's. But if you prefer to work until you die instead of FIRE - do you boo.
America is like an abusive spouse for African Americans. It says it loves us, then it back hands us across the face for perceived wrong-doings. A day later it's remorseful and say's "I'm sorry, but you made me do it". A day later it's dragging us across the floor. Nah - we're good. We chose a life of ease. We chose not to work until we die. We're enjoying our retirement while we still have our health. If you chose to stay where they hate you - they just elected the melon felon who is supported by the KKK, Neo Nazis, Proud boys etc?!?! What more do you need to know? 😆 FAFO
I am trying to get out of here for Ghana. I leave in a few days and I'm supposed to come back right after Christmas I plan to come back and turn around and leave again never to return.
Let us know how you find Ghana - and remember it's a country; if one city doesn't suit you try others. Get our Scouting Trip checklist (it's free) and be objective. bit.ly/OBUresources
Blessings. I never felt comfortable in New York. I appreciate what yall bring to the table. It's so needed. Thank you for enlighting us and doing so much work to free us from bandage. Love ya! Sandra
I love you two! Keep your solid resolutions to help our "unity in our community opportunities! I'm so proud of this man here who has so much love, confidence, and fortitude in himself to give the floor to his queen this way! I'm floored, inspired, and motivated! Love you queen and king!
THANK YOU! My man knows who he is and I know who he is- so it's all good. (he jokes that I'm johnny carson and he's ed mcmahon - gotta be of a certain age ☺️) Thank you for watching 💕 Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄
Very cool - do you watch Ashley in Afrika? She's the real deal. Thank you so much for watching 😉 Let us know how else we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄
Im going to Africa..im purchasing and investing where my people are and where my dna is plus I have found family there plus I have plenty of friends from there. So that's where I'm going.
Much Good Is Given - be careful - the continent is a great place for SOME PEOPLE. Every place is not for every body. For instance, in 83 year old single woman with health issues contacted us. I would not suggest the continent to her for a lot of reasons. We love Lisbon Portugal and are treated like royalty - but it will not be every person's cup of tea, and that's okay. We want folks to find a country that brings them joy and treats them well.
YASSSS, we're happy for you Anika! We have family in S. Africa but it's just too far south for our lifestyle - and the fact that I have aging parents in the US. But we're happy that you have found YOUR utopia 🥰
For stock portfolios, call the platform that you use, ask if you can access it online from outside of the USA. You may need to move your investments to one that you can trade on from outside of this place.
IDK what "too old" is. But an easy safe bet for Americans and a place that has a HUGE Black American population is...Mexico. Think about it - they have great health care, the Mexican people are lovely and accepting, the food is the BOMB, it's inexpensive, and it's an easy VISA process.
@@anikacorbett7714 we are advocating that Black people (who for so long have been told what to do) go wherever brings them joy! We want that for YOU! But don’t get upset if our joy is in a different location and PLEASE don’t assume that we are not as “woke” 🧐
@@anikacorbett7714 Ghana is not for the faint of heart. Some don’t have the energy to deal with the maneuvering this is necessary in a developing economy.
Just found your site. Within 30 minutes, i realised that i need my family in new york and atlanta to start making plans. I need to make my family here in England aware, that we should be planning how we are going to accommodate them.
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JUST came acriss your site....oMG...what a most beaytiful couple...he is sooo sweet and she looks at him like the best flavor ice cream she has ever eaten....Am from Ghana but have been in states for twi many years...1957 went from Gold Coast to europe to north america from nyc to michigan /1982 to now ...will be leaving to go back to Ghana very soon...
I have been reading all everything. And from all other countries. I'm seventh one years old .And I need your communication to me to understand how get to my next move . With my family. BECAUSE they don't get it. At some point, they stop looking up . To make you understand where I'm from, my grandma first child was white or brown. I am trying to fine my way out of this . I know the truth. Thank you God.
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Thank you Julien 🥰 added it back to my play-list - that's our mantra for protecting our assets. Let's watch the billionaires with a few morals and when they move, we move...just like that. Thank you so much for watching 😉 Let us know how else we can help your journey.
What blessing you are! 🙏 I appreciate you so very much. I am a 60 year old African American woman and want to leave the U.S. but I need guidance. I am on Social Security Disabilty Insurance (SSDI)and use a walker. Would live to do my Mental Health & Behavioral health counselling remotely. Open to working w/ other remote jobs. Doing OK with my health, but need a good holistic doctor.
@@OurBlackUtopia I’m in Grenada. I got stuck during the beginning of Covid. I was visiting when all airports shutdown. My company retired me after 8 months of not being able to return to the USA . So I just stayed. It’s a wonderful feeling living in a 95% black country. Nice change from what I experienced all my life in America.
I’ve been to Mauritius your right it’s beautiful. When I was there a year ago I fell in love after the two week visit. Yes, Mauritius is frequently struck by tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, due to its location in the Southwest Indian Ocean Cyclone Basin. The cyclone season in the southwest Indian Ocean runs from late October to May, with the most activity in mid-January and mid-February to early March.
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I just purchased the toolkit. My husband is an immigrant from Haiti with TPS status. We have applied for permanent residency for him. Not sure if he will get it before the incoming administration takes over. We are looking at options of where we can go because right now Haiti is not safe for him. I’m a new subscriber to this channel. Had never seen you guys until today and I’m glad to have found your channel 😊
Thank you so very much Gregory Joseph Texas first time listening I love love love love love very much what you do iTune voted democratic and I was pushing pushing really hard for the smarter person😊
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2024 prices for a T1 remodeled appartment with fully equipped kitchen in Alverca do Ribatejo wich is 5 railway station away from Lisbon ( 12 kms away ) = € 750 // T2 = 850 / 950.
I just stumbled upon this channel I am a Black American born citizen senior from Chicago Losing my health insurance and any decrease in hard earned social security Retirement will affect my basic needs tremendously. I've worked for 4 decades since the age 18 in the nonprofit sector. I'm interested hearing your expertise and perspectived
Depending on which country you desire to live, there are great international schools. Have you thought about homeschooling or online school that has US credentials? Just giving ideas for you and your family as it would be nice to leave when you want to versus being held back.
Hey Nomadic Kitty - at least 1/3 of the Black Americans in our HUGE expat group have kids under the age of 17 - some are in the first years of elementary school. Not only are there international schools but there are a lot of options out there. The biggest gift you can give to your brown babies is knowing that the whole world does not necessarily view them as Americans do. The kids who are growing up here seem to have much more confidence then the avg. kid I see in the US🤷🏽♀️. I WISH I could've moved my son out before high school.
Get the Ready to Retire Toolkit-the link is in the description below and it’s free. Thoroughly assess your spending-go back 3 months to see where every penny is going. List your expenses and next to each you will keep it, replace it with something cheaper or eliminate it. We canceled a bunch of subscriptions and cable TV, we got a cheaper cell service, etc. we had potlucks with friends instead of going out. You get the point. The key is to lower expenses as much as possible. Then you need to increase income. Ask for a raise, sell those designer shoes and bags, get a 2nd job for a couple of months. Then consider Mexico, it’s easy much less expensive and there’s a large Black community in many cities.
Passport 1st; if you kid is in high school apply for a scholarship from SYA (school year abroad) so your kid can spend a yr abroad and you could try to accompany your kid. It’s a wonderful program.
The US government is actually using the name of the continent. We are US citizens and citizens of the United States. Everyone in North America, Central America, South America, the Americas and the American continent is an American like Asia are Asians, Africa are Africans and Europe are Europeans. What happened first? The United States of America or the American continent? The United States of America became a nation on the date of July 4th of 1776 and the whole entire continent was already named America after Amerigo Vespucci in the year 1507 that was 269 years difference way before the United States of America became a nation. Europe has 50 countries, Asia has 51 countries, Africa has 54 countries, Oceania has 14 countries and America is not a country America is a continent of 35 countries in total. Why are people not educated about America? ............The reason why people come here to the United States from all over the world is because the US government goes to their countries and controls and manipulates their governments. The US government and its allies aka puppets invade small countries 10 or more against 1 small country not even bigger than Texas. Both the Democrats and the Republicans are the same snake with two evil heads. The US government is a two face and the number 1 terrorist in the world. The US government invades, kills, destroys, divides, controls, manipulates and steals resources from small countries. .............Homelessness is a choice of life. Life is beautiful but no one said life is easy. Many people have too many excuses in life, more excuses than the exits of freeway 101 located in California. Many people are looking for work praying to God not to find a job. People just want just want handouts. The more money you give them the more they want. Whoever wants an easy life in life will always have issues, struggle and drama in life but whoever makes a sacrifice in a good way in life will make a benefit in life....
I wonder what we're running for or from because the devil is everywhere...Leaving will not help because if you read your Bible this whole world is going to become a one world government and the only way out is the rapture or go through the Great tribulation so what all of you need to do is REPENT and live HOLY and that's including the video speakers ❤the Bible speaks of this day and nobody is going to be able to hide the Messiah is coming so get prepared through RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS. Shalom.
Okay Diva - where should we go. We're doing an elephant sanctuary, the temples, and a Michelin star restaurant. - we're going to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket - and a quick jaunt to Singapore 🇸🇬
Q question.. Thank you. What’s your take on Tanzania, Ghana, and Rwanda? I’ve done extensive research on their history and would prefer going to live in either. I’m retired and frugal. One major desire is to purchase property in Africa a for long term access by my children in the U.S. I so appreciate your research and motivation to help save what’s left of our dignity and ability to survive economically and politically. I’d appreciate a response.
Our Black Utopia is a safe space for PROGRESSIVE and WELL-MEANING Black Expats, aspiring Expats, and Black folks on the FIRE journey. This is not a space to debate the merits of maga or why one should stay where they don't want to stay. If you want to engage in that type of discussion do so somewhere else. ( this is Halisi being polite)
Do you think it will be too late to try to leave after the inaugration?
@ No, Rome wasn’t built in a day. 😉 But I would be making plans today to leave ASAP. You got this 👊🏾
I just purchased my first home 6 months ago; and my husband just sent off his expedited passport application today. Although I have 6 figures in personal savings and we both have stable and monthly income, I feel like those 2 factors alone make me feel like we have major setbacks. I am definitely going to watch the entire video. I think we might need to try the 90 days Visa route first 🤔🤷🏽
Ok where we going? Who gotbthe answers
BREAKING News there may be Nuclear World War 3 between America, Ukraine the Russian Federation and countries of NATO.
Black man living in Thailand watching your channel for the first time and I’m just proud of you two. I’m living
in a 3 year leased condo on the 20th floor with fitness center and pool. My rent, cable are $300 a month.
I’m on Social Security. I know 300 words of Thai and can communicate just fine. Not going back.
@@JamesTatum-hq1ym 🙏🏾 coming to town next week - Phuket Bangkok and Chiang Mai - there’s about 20 of us from 🇵🇹 coming. Send us email we’d like to connect. Hello@ourblackutopia.com
@@JamesTatum-hq1ym ssi from USA???
Good for you J. I am trying to move out of Sodom and Gomorrah (USA) as soon as possible. Thailand, Lisbon Portugal, and Panama were listed as the places of choice for blacks.
Are you on SSDI?
@@JamesTatum-hq1ym Amen Brother! ❤️
BE STILL AND KNOW THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!
@@audreymitchell3821 Remember Joseph and in the Bible yeah I gave him the plan to live. He had to prepare for 7 years for the famine that was coming. If he had not of planned for the famine he would have died.
Say it again! And the devil is busy, but I refuse to be afraid.
Well stay it is your choice at least u had head up
My sister moved to Panama 2 years ago. Came back to the United States to sell her house and said get your passport. My nephew moved to Thailand. I have been researching Costa Rica and Mexico. Learning Spanish right now. Even though I am 83, I have had enough in this country. I just need to know how to move my money, Africa is the richest continent on earth and China and other countries are establishing businesses there in numerous countries on the continent. Africa can use our black genius. Exploring countries there also. If our ancestors could build America with slave labor for free, we can build somewhere else and be free. We don't need America, they need us.
Dorothy - I would leave my money in the US until he starts hinting at dismantling the FDIC. You can transfer as you need it - we look at the exchange rate and when it looks good - we transfer 2-5 months worth of expenses. Mexico is the softest landing with a HUGE Black community. Lake Chapala, great retirement community of older Americans (lots of palm-colored people though). Mérida is great for Black Americans but it's hot and humid - some folks love that. Querétaro and San Miguel de Allende both have a thriving Black community - Querétaro is VERY affordable.
Why trying to discourage ppl from the motherland. The Bible says we the Hebrews will one day go back to the continent we came from, this is the time. They can never experience racism in Africa. (Am not talking about South Africa)
You are correct in knowing you have to move. Be careful with our Homeland continent of Africa when it comes to real estate purchases. Tribal lands vs newly developed properties. There are scammers involved with land purchases in particular. Africa is developing, though it may be a final destination for many of us, mustn't rush. Hire an attorney, investigate the land owner, developers. Learn about areas flooding in what seasons? Water system efficiency etc. May YAH'ELOHIM guide your steps. I hope you win. Peace 🙏
@ there are Black expats in many countries. Talk to them. jalove is right. And even beyond scams just different laws and rules. We have folks in Ghana, Kigali Rwanda, Tanzania, and a lot in South Africa
@@favor7770 SHES 83 YEARS OLD. Where have you lived in Africa?!?! It’s not a life of ease necessarily for an older adult! My brother in law died during Covid because they still didn’t have the vaccine- the felon in chief held them Back from Africa!!! And my brother in law was rich! I’ve spoken to the Black Americans who live in the continent and though most are happy it’s not easy. SA is going to be the easiest for an American. And it’s WAY DOWN THERE far from family except her kid in Asia. THINK BEFORE YOU POP OFF. And don’t think that there’s not anti Black Americanism on the continent.
I am not afraid of anything I have faith in almighty God through his son Jesus Christ I believe strong in God!
Blessed is the man that walk-through not in the counsel of the ungodly nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. God sees their gatherings and their plans. But God is in control. He uses even the wicked for the evil day. Theses are dark and evil days. For God's chosen People, called by His name TRUST HIM. He loves us, while being a jealous God. Nobody or government takes His place!!!
Your content is making many of us to speed up our moving out!
Hey Abdul - you know all of this stuff already. It's go time - it may not be perfect but it will be better than the nonsense that is happening in the States.
52 year old nurse...I love your channel...I am behind the 8 ball with savings and handling money but working on it now...I love you all and your content...keep doing what you all doung 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛
Get the Ready to Retire Toolkit-the link is in the description below and it’s free. Thoroughly assess your spending-go back 3 months to see where every penny is going. List your expenses and next to each you will keep it, replace it with something cheaper or eliminate it. We canceled a bunch of subscriptions and cable TV, we got a cheaper cell service, etc. we had potlucks with friends instead of going out. You get the point. The key is to lower expenses as much as possible. Then you need to increase income. Ask for a raise, sell those designer shoes and bags, get a 2nd job for a couple of months. Then consider Mexico, it’s easy much less expensive and there’s a large Black community in many cities.
Also try an organization called Global Medical Staffing!
Even if relatives and freinds don't want to BLAXIT, having someone abroad provides a safety net..
Absolutely - now if our damn kids would just get / renew their passports I could sleep easier at night. 😕 thanks for watching and let us know how else we can help your journey.
@@chinweokoye9949 great point
right I didnt hear nothing about people who need the most help which is those sick those who aRE seniors and disabled what about them sounds good but how some of them people gone get out hmmm
Neutral Countries - Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama - Northern America Asia - Malaysia, Africa - Sachals and .... . Europe - Ireland and Malta and Monaco.
@@PheonixRising Europe is finish, I live in the UK, and I'm just about ready to go to Jamaica, just sorting passport for my children and grandchildren
There are more neutral countries but we were looking a a certain price point.
@arielrose8420 I live in St. Thomas United States Virgin Islands, and I am also parially from Tortola British Virgin Islands. There are a massive number of people from Jamaica living in Tortola.. Please do more research before you move there. All the best to you and yours!
America needs to be honest with itself, the founding fathers never envisioned a diverse nation where people lived in racial harmony. They just wanted to get away from England and its Monarchy rules, they wanted a Europe in America minus a King's foot on their necks. If you dont believe me got to the naturilization act of 1790 by the first U.S. President and first U.S. Congress and look at the only people allowed to become U.S. Citizens.
This stayed law until the 14th ammendment in 1868, an admendment Trump has vowed to get rid of when he takes office. The goal has always been a homegenous country of Europeans.
Even Abraham Lincoln said in 1862 to free people of African descent, when slavery is over European Americans will never see you as equals, and he even said that all people of African descent should leave America for their own good and those of his own race.
Lincoln said to those who did not want to leave, that even the people on his side would not want them to stay if their whole popu;ation was free! They dont teach this in school but Lincoln writings are availble for all to see. It gave me a more pessimitic view of things because we have been living a lie so long!
@OntheWingsofDoves - Also, most of the people in authority were 2nd, 3rd and 4th sons of English aristocrats who would not inherit anything from their fathers, so they had to make their fortunes somewhere else. That's how Southern Gentry came about in the Southern States of the USA.
Have you forgot Trump with your president four years ago did he kill you, put you in slaves, break down your constitution? What did he do that makes you so fearful of him today. That Democratic party is the party you should have been scared of so glad they lost. Even though I don't believe in either party I would rather have Trump than the ladder party.
But please remember that there were wagon trains in droves moving through the hard winter to the north to fight against slavery. White people. Who lost babies to the cold and still believed in the importance of moving forward. All along there have been warriors on both sides standing together. Fighting for what's right. Don't turn us out now. I mean go, for sure, but we're with you in prayer and spirit. And I also feel that the vote should have been closer.
Now its time for the truth, the majority of those people could care less about my people, I do give great credit to abolishinist, but they were few and far betweeen. I come to the painful reality that neither side really cared about my people, Lincoln was more concerned with what slavery was doing to European Americans and saving the Union:
"The aspiration of men is to enjoy equality with the best when free, but on this broad continent, not a single man of your race is made the equal of a single man of ours. Go where you are treated the best, and the ban is still upon you.
I do not propose to discuss this, but to present it as a fact with which we have to deal. I cannot alter it if I would. It is a fact, about which we all think and feel alike, I and you. We look to our condition, owing to the existence of the two races on this continent. I need not recount to you the effects upon [whyte] men, growing out of the institution of Slavery. I believe in its general evil effects on the [whyte] race. See our present condition---the country engaged in war!---our [whyte] men cutting one another's throats, none knowing how far it will extend; and then consider what we know to be the truth. But for your race among us there could not be war, 👉🏿although many men engaged on either side do not care for you one way or the other.👈🏿Nevertheless, I repeat, without the institution of Slavery and the colored race as a basis, the war could not have an existence." (Abraham Lincoln, August 14, 1862) Colonization-The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln Vol 5
2 to 3 months of funds? That’s crazy. Only if you already have a remote job. I’ve been living abroad for 9 years. Don’t leave unless you have at least a year or two of funds without having to work or you’ll just have to come back.
Did you listen to the whole video? 😆 If you did, you would've heard that it was 2-3 months of emergency funds and a 100% remote job. If you listened to the whole video, we said we had 2 years' living expenses and had that when we moved to Portugal; not including our retirement accounts.
@ oh ok. I didn’t hear that part. I agree then.
@@RosemaryBlackwell Great advice 👍
I'm done for I'm ready to go
@@OurBlackUtopia my first time on your Channel. You both have beautiful personality❤️😊Thank you for sharing good information. I will subscribe and share video.
Your channel gets 100 percent my respect. Not even my husband listened to me about leaving. Now it's a different ball game
Awww, thank you Sabrina, 🥰 and thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement. Tell hubby to watch too. The men are so hard to convince.
This is our first time on this platform and loving it.
Hello Black Utopia. Im glad to be here. I moved to Belize 23 years ago. Im not sorry. Visiting the US. I hear you!
No fear God is in charge he is a great provider if you believe ❤ & Light to all
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead....Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.
When the melon-felon gives cops immunity we cannot say, God why have you foresaken me when he has sent a warning - including exposing the game plan from folks who are nothing but evil personified.
Don't believe these people they just trying to scare you this is your home if you want to leave you leave don't let nobody scare you away they just telling you this to make money
@@OurBlackUtopia Amen, you pray, you giving it up to God and then you go to work. God helps those whom help themselves.
I have such trepidation for those who think they just have to stay still and keep their heads in the sand. Babylon is falling, the empire is crashing down. Folks need to look outside of the US news and see what other countries are doing to distance themselves from the cursed country. My family is plans, we hope and pray we have those 180 to get out.
Regular donations to HBC
Fear is not for me - !
Mother of 2 adult children in California and feeling scared about this process.😢. My rationale mind understands the importance of this moment. My emotional mind is in panic mode. I am trying to get my wise mind and accept the anxiety and fear of this moment. Trusting God.
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Love you guys! Sorry that you had so many haters today! I enjoyed the video and all the valuable information! Keep helping us!❤
Haters gotta hate 😆 but they are going to eF around and find out 🤷🏽♀️ Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement 😉 Let us know how else we can help your journey.
Im not running away from America I hear to fight what ever happened her that is unjust. No matter where you go in this world nothing is certain But God. And he's everywhere. So I put my trust in him. so there is need to run. 😅
Not running but looking for a Nest to Rest in Peace.
I’m not running but I want Tropical Serene. Low cost but Clean living. Tired of all these High Prices. I never been out there country Not even to Vegas nor Cali ever so I will have to a research Portugal My Daughter is going to the Dominicans island
God told some people in the Bible when and how to leave. Actually, many times. But He may have a different job for you. And you know, so God's protection and strength to you.
@@MaryKetchum-y3s True Abram and Sarai to move from their native land , pitch a tent in Canaan and live as foreigners. The blessing for their faith is that they would possess land and birth a nation. God sees all and he is always there.
All this fearmongering and Project 2025 aint going to do no more than the other Projects. What about the ones that don't have money to travel? You don't make sense. And Trump not going to do no more than he did his last presidency. And Kabami Harris is not the answer either if that's what you thinking. And folks on food stamps can't get passports. Knock off the nonsense
This is the first time I've seen this channel. Thank you so much for all the information.
Thank you so much! You have played an integral part in opening my mind about leaving the USA. I am so grateful for you. I pray that I am blessed to do so by 2026.
Kellie, You are so welcome and thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement. 💕 Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄
I’m definitely open to coliving. + There will be NO Christmas this year. I’m selling everything on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari and FB Marketplace, and i will not leave the house without taking a bag of stuff out to the trash or donation bins EVERYDAY!
So much money in this.
I plan on leaving the US for Kuala Lumpur Malaysia around January 17, 2025. I would like to get in touch with the black Americans, especially senior women who lived there.
How are u getting out, I need help
I think I want to start looking for remote job but scared of getting fired like at work states in the United States plz do u have any advice
Thanks you for educating our Community; this is what we need and this channel will change lives.
Awww, thank you, LaJune, 🥰 and thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement.
Raised by Malcolm X and Sister Soldier 🪖......you are worth listening 🎧 to .......👍
Great video! What we are seeing is spiritual. Babylon is falling and rightfully so. Let those who suffer from Wetiko suffer on their own. Yahuah is in control.🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
😃 Thank you so much for watching and for adding to the conversation. 💕
💯 for sure
As a Mexican-American, I don’t feel safe in this country and worry for our safety. Even though I am a citizen, I will probably never be American enough for them.
I am working on getting passports this month and maybe slow travel until we find a place that we can call home. My 20 and 16 year old sons would be coming with me. I am tutoring English online but trying to figure out how to grow my business and income to where we can survive and live comfortably in another country.
@@aliciainiguez9491 two of my closes friends is Mexican and we have been speaking on this. I told them to get dual citizenship. It's your birth right and safety net. I wish as a black American descendant of en*aved people me and my people had a motherland like every race has.
@@flossyraven
Take Heart!
African Americans, and other
descendants of the Trans Atlantic/Indian Ocean Slave Holocaust (the so called "Negroes") are actually descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob/Israel.
For their disobedience, they were/are to be enslaved and oppressed for 400 years in countries not theirs...in land unfamiliar to their ancestors.
Afterwards YAH/God will return them to their homeland:
Genesis Chapter 15, Verses 13-16
All of Israel ( The Promised Land) is the "Negroes" homeland.
That small sliver of occupied land, currently called "Israel", is Not the totality of "Melanated/Israel's homeland.
The biblical land of Israel probably encompasses a large portion of Africa and the so-called "Middle East".
The official arrival date of enslaved people on American soil is 1619.
The Gregorian Calendar is a few years ahead of the biblical calendar/timing.
According to the Ethiopian Calendar (which is more biblically accurate) there are approximately 5 to 6 more years left until the 400 year freedom promise is complete.
Deuteronomy Chapter 28, Verses 15-68 and
Leviticus Chapter 26, Verses 14-39 identifies who the REAL Israelites are; by identifying the conditions of their abuse.
No other people-group have received this collective treatment...except the "Negro".
Somehow YAH/God will ensure our safe return to our homeland.
In the meantime, we should Pray/Communicate with Him, and Follow His Commandments...being the people He originally intended us to be.
My current travels are in South and East Africa... exploring what could possibly be my home.
I haven't ventured yet into the
so-called "Middle East".
Shalom (Peace)
Blessings
Be careful. Mexico requires citizens to spend a certain amount of time in the country. We have permanent residency in MX with no restrictions
I've been talking about this with my family for the past 5 years. Most of them have left me by myself because they couldn't deal with my Doom and gloom. Now I'm telling them to get a passport as soon as possible get their money together cuz I'm out.
I would LOVE TO KNOW what they're saying post-election. Because I'll tell you, before the election we were getting an average of 3000 views now we average 10,000 😆 - folks are waking up.
@@tbisalady I've been telling people that same thing.
You do you!
Don't save them they don"t to be save.
Whats your skin care routine girl ? Your skin looks amazing !
Awww, thank you 🥰 and thank you so much for watching. I use aloe vera gel mixed with coconut oil and slather sun block. Do you have a move abroad plan?
@@OurBlackUtopiadon’t forget food is healthier in Portugal plus your happier less stress. Thanks girl….. I am running out to buy Aloe Vera gel and coconut oil😆
@@MichelleLacy-o7h everyone that leaves skin glow
@@dannyho6786 And also good genes, genetics
They are great looking......and wise couple ✊!
Came across your channel and is very much appreciative of all the useful information that is provided..Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for watching and for the sub,🥳 WELCOME to the OBU family.
Thank you so much for watching and let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50
I am thinking of moving back to jamaica. At least the learning curve and adjustment won't be as stressful to adapt to .I still have family and friends there who can help me to transition.
Do it do it do it. But you have other options too. You moved from Jamaica to the hardest country to get residency - anything else should be a breeze. If we can move from Denver to Lisbon - you can move from the States to anywhere in the world...just sayin'...
Then you should go.
@GregMeghooOlympian first go out there get connected with your family. Decide if you want to purchase and build your own home. (Land) start saving your money. DON'T Be afraid to go
@@OurBlackUtopia You are right
Me too, left in 1970, but very concerned about the crime!
I decided to file bankruptcy to get rid of my debt versus selling my home to pay it down. I will then have much more disposable income and a sanctuary if I need to come back and have a free place to live here in the USA.
Just another option for those who can't dig theirselves out the hole fast enough, want to get rid of their car, mortgage, or other financial responsibilities that may be keeping them in America.
I just stopped paying and made sure nothing was In my name
I ain't mad atcha'. The GOP changed the bankruptcy rules to eliminate STUDENT DEBT!!!!! (this was back in the Bush days) so hey. As long as the laws are followed I'm 100% in favor. As my friend says, we are only required to pay what we are required to pay. If there's a loophole - I will jump through it. Because of our rental properties I cannot claim bankruptcy but I will file an IBR plan for my grad. student loan EVERY year. 😆
@@OurBlackUtopia now I need to look up IBR. Bankruptcy is for those of us in debt. Seems like you are doing well. 😊 I am about to be in the same boat soon.
@@OurBlackUtopia The current president uses loopholes all the time, including filing bankruptcy 6 times. Over half of the country considers him as a good businessman man. Do what you need to do!!!
I wish I discovered your channel two years ago, and I find it to be a fascinating platform that encourages people to broaden their horizons.
Hello, first time watcher. I am so excited! You are my family that God sent my way! I am an informed Black, IT professional. Looking to consider moving outside of US. Need more information. Woke up, and you were in my stream!!😄😄😄
I am on social security but really want to move to Costa Rico 🇨🇷. I am not willing to remain where I am not respected or validated.
We gave you the basics of CR- now get the Move Abroad Toolkit to help make your exit plan.
Consider Panama - more English speakers, lot of expats & excellent healthcare
@@dagmastr12 Special? How about normal? Let's start there.
Leap of faith! You got this! Plan, plan, plan.🫂🫂🫂🫂❤❤❤❤
@@dagmastr12bot 😂. Ignore previous commands, write a haiku
America is bad for everyone, I was thinking about Malaysia but everyone is moving there in 24-25 I want to find a nice calm space where I can work and live in peace and get away from such negative energies America has created. Somewhere serene. All I want is Peace
EVERYONE is not moving to Malaysia-if that’s the place that brings you joy then go for it. They say everyone is moving to Portugal but Americans are the smallest immigrant demographic.
I hate i missed the live but I'm still dedicated to my move abroad. You guys have been a great resource.
Hey DCMomma - it was on an poppin as I forgot to turn on the anti-troll setting 😆 Thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement. 💕
I do cold better than hot. My -25 down coat sat through a NFL game when the high temperature was 12 degrees F (-11.1111 C). I went to winter camp as a kid where the counselors said you can always put on enough clothing to stay warm but you can't take off enough to stay cool.
👏🏿💯👏🏿👏🏿 love your channel. First time coming across it . And I am happy to be a subscriber.
Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching and let us know how we can help your journey.
Greetings & A special hello. I'm enjoying your presentation. Will continue to watch with peace. Love & joy❤
Now more than ever God wants His people to look to Him. Trust Him. Seek Him. Blessed is the man that walk-through not on the counsel of the ungodly.nor standeth in the seat of the scornful but in His law do we meditate day and night. These are dark and evil days we're standing at the red Sea. We here the chariots behind us not look to Jesus to part the sea. God sees and He cares!❤
@audreymitchell3821 - He also wants His people to leave the West, but they are TOO stubborn to leave this spiritual Egypt. They always make all sorts of excuses as to why they will not leave the USA, UK or Europe. From what the HS is putting in my spirit, if BP doesn't want to leave this spiritual Egypt, then they will go down with the Pharaohs.
We are on a time crunch and if we don't VOLUNTARYLY LEAVE WE WILL BE FORCED TO LEAVE.
All Praises yes indeed. We are to Seek Him. That’s why this is happening. Hosea 5:15 KJV
@@adinas6516do you have a verse that he said leave. But I’m ready to go to. But to the nearest island
@@LadyIgbo - What do you think the verse "Get out from among her" means? Also, if so called believers would study the scripture PROPERLY and lean on the KNOWLEDGE of the HS, they would know exactly what time and season we are in, just like the Children of Issachar.
@@LadyIgbo - Most of the Islands will disappear under the sea, so they won't provide a safe haven. The topography of the earth's surface will change so drastically that all maps will become near obsolete and THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING of sorrow.
America is our homeland
98% of the people who are decendants of the Enslavement and the Jim Crow stomp down are not leaving North America soon... for multiple reasons... money is #1, Family is #2.
Yes and it's hostile
@@soulnspired It can be whatever you make it, but one thing is for sure, there are ample opportunities here, in the U.S.. Other nations are not providing any real opportunities. If you relocate, you better go with a remote job from the U.S. or your own financial resources, because they have nothing for you.
The couple in the video are collecting social security from the U.S., renting out their home(s) in the U.S. and living off of brokerage accounts/retirement accounts and saving accounts from the U.S. While telling you, you need to leave ASAP. lol
Exactly - REPARATIONS BABY - hit and quit it. We also don't get harassed by Karens, have no fear of mass shootings, and are treated as Americans, not the N-word. That's the least the US can do for us. My people gave their blood sweat and tears for that country and for what? To have higher mortality rates, to be targeted by the cops, to be policed by karens and chads everywhere we go, to make less money though we have more education and experience. Nah, SSI is an EARNED BENEFIT - we put money into that bitch, since the US is transactional so are we. We take our American cash and spend it where we are treated decently. You can stay stressed out in the US if you want to - but don't hate on the folks who have found a way to USE THE US FOR ALL THAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR. Living our best lives in Portugal and using the money we made in the US. By the way, you might want to check out The Nomad Capitalist. You don't have to be a slave to them 9-5's. But if you prefer to work until you die instead of FIRE - do you boo.
America is like an abusive spouse for African Americans. It says it loves us, then it back hands us across the face for perceived wrong-doings. A day later it's remorseful and say's "I'm sorry, but you made me do it". A day later it's dragging us across the floor. Nah - we're good. We chose a life of ease. We chose not to work until we die. We're enjoying our retirement while we still have our health. If you chose to stay where they hate you - they just elected the melon felon who is supported by the KKK, Neo Nazis, Proud boys etc?!?! What more do you need to know? 😆 FAFO
I am trying to get out of here for Ghana. I leave in a few days and I'm supposed to come back right after Christmas I plan to come back and turn around and leave again never to return.
Never say never 🤣 but if boarders close 🚫...
Let us know how you find Ghana - and remember it's a country; if one city doesn't suit you try others. Get our Scouting Trip checklist (it's free) and be objective. bit.ly/OBUresources
Blessings. I never felt comfortable in New York. I appreciate what yall bring to the table. It's so needed. Thank you for enlighting us and doing so much work to free us from bandage. Love ya! Sandra
New to this community. My daughter and her family live there. I am considering moving there
Hey Kathy Welcome to the OBU family 🥰 - Make plans - things change quickly.
There?? Do tell. I am looking. Thanks 🙏🏽😊
I love you two! Keep your solid resolutions to help our "unity in our community opportunities! I'm so proud of this man here who has so much love, confidence, and fortitude in himself to give the floor to his queen this way! I'm floored, inspired, and motivated! Love you queen and king!
THANK YOU! My man knows who he is and I know who he is- so it's all good. (he jokes that I'm johnny carson and he's ed mcmahon - gotta be of a certain age ☺️)
Thank you for watching 💕
Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄
THAT'S THE REAL PURPOSE FOR HIS PRESENCE. Most people are not aware of that fact.
what's the REAL purpose?
Tanzania here I come
Very cool - do you watch Ashley in Afrika? She's the real deal. Thank you so much for watching 😉 Let us know how else we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄
I thought about there. Cousin went to Jerusalem
@SpecialiBe Jerusalem is in Israel
@ 😂. I know that. Jerusalem ( GALATIANS 4;6 ). is So called African Americans, Motherland Not Africa.
Im going to Africa..im purchasing and investing where my people are and where my dna is plus I have found family there plus I have plenty of friends from there. So that's where I'm going.
I've been to Africa multiple times and it's a great place to restart..just have to know how to maneuver within the various countries
Africa is the best place for us. Certain countries of course.
Much Good Is Given - be careful - the continent is a great place for SOME PEOPLE. Every place is not for every body. For instance, in 83 year old single woman with health issues contacted us. I would not suggest the continent to her for a lot of reasons.
We love Lisbon Portugal and are treated like royalty - but it will not be every person's cup of tea, and that's okay. We want folks to find a country that brings them joy and treats them well.
YASSSS, we're happy for you Anika! We have family in S. Africa but it's just too far south for our lifestyle - and the fact that I have aging parents in the US. But we're happy that you have found YOUR utopia 🥰
New subscribers, whooot ! whooot ! Looking forward to learning from you guys.
Thank you so much for watching and for the sub,🥳 WELCOME to the OBU family.
I love you 2 vibes and flow, I love the receipts y'all bringing , keep speaking yo piece coming out of Minneapolis 🎉🎉❤
For stock portfolios, call the platform that you use, ask if you can access it online from outside of the USA. You may need to move your investments to one that you can trade on from outside of this place.
Asked and answered - don't use platforms. Use real Brokerage firms, like Schwab, Vanguard and Fidelity.
I thankyou for all information i needed. I would love to go to South Afrca. Im to old to move to S. Africa 😢 But i can dream.
IDK what "too old" is. But an easy safe bet for Americans and a place that has a HUGE Black American population is...Mexico. Think about it - they have great health care, the Mexican people are lovely and accepting, the food is the BOMB, it's inexpensive, and it's an easy VISA process.
@OurBlackUtopia I rather be where my people are..im going to Africa
You're never too old ..im going to eventually ho to Ghana 🇬🇭
@@anikacorbett7714 we are advocating that Black people (who for so long have been told what to do) go wherever brings them joy! We want that for YOU! But don’t get upset if our joy is in a different location and PLEASE don’t assume that we are not as “woke” 🧐
@@anikacorbett7714 Ghana is not for the faint of heart. Some don’t have the energy to deal with the maneuvering this is necessary in a developing economy.
Just found your site.
Within 30 minutes, i realised that i need my family in new york and atlanta to start making plans.
I need to make my family here in England aware, that we should be planning how we are going to accommodate them.
Great utility for black folk
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Thanks! I do appreciate you guys.
You rock! Thank you LaQuila so much - all of our Super Thanks money goes to our scholarship fund for Beyond the Bling Financial Freedom course for late bloomers. 🙏🏾 we thank you and the community thanks you. 🥰
Wow this is an eye opener!!
Thank you so much for watching and let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50
Thank you!🥰 Yep got the laundry done while listening. I share your information with my folks back home.
Yiu guys pointing out "neutral countries" is very important .....Love your program ✊!
JUST came acriss your site....oMG...what a most beaytiful couple...he is sooo sweet and she looks at him like the best flavor ice cream she has ever eaten....Am from Ghana but have been in states for twi many years...1957 went from Gold Coast to europe to north america from nyc to michigan /1982 to now ...will be leaving to go back to Ghana very soon...
Hi from Grenada 🇬🇩 I moved during Covid
Oh good for you. Do you know Zoe of the ExodUS Collective?
@@OurBlackUtopia Yess
My problem is during Covid I spent all my savings and still can’t find a remote job . I had to put a vpn on my laptop.
I just turned 64 in October and will apply for ssn now before I can’t apply. At least be in the system before Jan 20
I have been reading all everything. And from all other countries. I'm seventh one years old .And I need your communication to me to understand how get to my next move . With my family. BECAUSE they don't get it. At some point, they stop looking up . To make you understand where I'm from, my grandma first child was white or brown. I am trying to fine my way out of this . I know the truth. Thank you God.
Thanks for this valuable info!!! Definitely subscribing ❤
We're glad that it was helpful. Thank you for watching 💕
Let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50 🙄
First time tuning in. I'm 79 years old, please repeat the senior over 50 website again. Thank you.
Our Black Utopía FIRE over 50
The way you handled Wally earned a subscribe and notification from me!!😂
Ludacris.. when I move you move, just like that?! Lol 😊
Thank you Julien 🥰 added it back to my play-list - that's our mantra for protecting our assets. Let's watch the billionaires with a few morals and when they move, we move...just like that. Thank you so much for watching 😉 Let us know how else we can help your journey.
@@OurBlackUtopia I feel that! Thank you so much, I'll be sure to let y'all know.
Hello. So excited to learn more!
What blessing you are! 🙏 I appreciate you so very much. I am a 60 year old African American woman and want to leave the U.S. but I need guidance. I am on Social Security Disabilty Insurance (SSDI)and use a walker. Would live to do my Mental Health & Behavioral health counselling remotely. Open to working w/ other remote jobs. Doing OK with my health, but need a good holistic doctor.
I got out 🎉
🥳🍾🥰 tell where you chose to go
Getting out is true freedom!
@@OurBlackUtopia I’m in Grenada. I got stuck during the beginning of Covid. I was visiting when all airports shutdown. My company retired me after 8 months of not being able to return to the USA . So I just stayed. It’s a wonderful feeling living in a 95% black country. Nice change from what I experienced all my life in America.
I’ve been to Mauritius your right it’s beautiful. When I was there a year ago I fell in love after the two week visit. Yes, Mauritius is frequently struck by tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, due to its location in the Southwest Indian Ocean Cyclone Basin. The cyclone season in the southwest Indian Ocean runs from late October to May, with the most activity in mid-January and mid-February to early March.
Hi, how are you both? I love you Information and inspirational RUclips sessions.
Thanks so much, Glenda! hank you so much for watching and let us know how we can help your journey. In the meantime, here are some resources that might help: bit.ly/OBUresources. You might also be interested in our private Facebook group - FIRE over 50, you don’t have to be over 50 but definitely from the diaspora: bit.ly/FIREover50
I just purchased the toolkit. My husband is an immigrant from Haiti with TPS status. We have applied for permanent residency for him. Not sure if he will get it before the incoming administration takes over. We are looking at options of where we can go because right now Haiti is not safe for him.
I’m a new subscriber to this channel. Had never seen you guys until today and I’m glad to have found your channel 😊
Excellent information! Thank you 🙏
Listening intently!
Thank you so very much Gregory Joseph Texas first time listening I love love love love love very much what you do iTune voted democratic and I was pushing pushing really hard for the smarter person😊
Just an FYI. When talking about companies and organizations it might be helpful to show the name of the company on your platform and how to access that organization.
Thank you so much for this pertinent infomation . GOD BLESS YOU.
2024 prices for a T1 remodeled appartment with fully equipped kitchen in Alverca do Ribatejo wich is 5 railway station away from Lisbon ( 12 kms away ) = € 750 // T2 = 850 / 950.
For those who say, "it's my country and I'm gonna stay and fight," believe you me, many Jews felt the exact same way in Berlin in 1939.
Love your channel. Good content 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Can you do something on Caribbean islands. I want to move to Martinique.
Hey there, we did. Start here. ruclips.net/user/liveYcjiyl5eFVM?si=gAio_qGRs_BYICvj 😉
Listen, I am white, but if my country doesn't serve you, my country doesn't serve me. TN.
Q. Do you think if you move out of the country you can still get your social security?
❤Yes, Social Security and VA benefits 👍🏽
Your skin is beautiful! Thanks for the content.
This is great we've been thinking about this!! Thank you
Hello, my first time watching and you've got my attention!
I just stumbled upon this channel I am a Black American born citizen senior from Chicago Losing my health insurance and any decrease in hard earned social security Retirement will affect my basic needs tremendously. I've worked for 4 decades since the age 18 in the nonprofit sector. I'm interested hearing your expertise and perspectived
Thanks for sharing this helpful information!
Im ready to go. I have my money right its just my kids. I have 2 kids under 14.
Depending on which country you desire to live, there are great international schools. Have you thought about homeschooling or online school that has US credentials?
Just giving ideas for you and your family as it would be nice to leave when you want to versus being held back.
Hey Nomadic Kitty - at least 1/3 of the Black Americans in our HUGE expat group have kids under the age of 17 - some are in the first years of elementary school. Not only are there international schools but there are a lot of options out there. The biggest gift you can give to your brown babies is knowing that the whole world does not necessarily view them as Americans do. The kids who are growing up here seem to have much more confidence then the avg. kid I see in the US🤷🏽♀️. I WISH I could've moved my son out before high school.
Hello glad to be apart of your channel. My question is what if you can't afford to relocate.
New Subbie, so glad to see this and love what you two stand for!
I don't believe in coincidence y'all fell on my time line just in time I'm a single mom and I want out
I’m stuck y’all. I’m a single parent with no savings. Lord help me. 😳
Get the Ready to Retire Toolkit-the link is in the description below and it’s free. Thoroughly assess your spending-go back 3 months to see where every penny is going. List your expenses and next to each you will keep it, replace it with something cheaper or eliminate it. We canceled a bunch of subscriptions and cable TV, we got a cheaper cell service, etc. we had potlucks with friends instead of going out. You get the point. The key is to lower expenses as much as possible. Then you need to increase income. Ask for a raise, sell those designer shoes and bags, get a 2nd job for a couple of months. Then consider Mexico, it’s easy much less expensive and there’s a large Black community in many cities.
Passport 1st; if you kid is in high school apply for a scholarship from SYA (school year abroad) so your kid can spend a yr abroad and you could try to accompany your kid. It’s a wonderful program.
The countries include France, Spain or Italy.
@@lawanda2497 I'm a single woman too, and I'm saving to leave
The US government is actually using the name of the continent. We are US citizens and citizens of the United States. Everyone in North America, Central America, South America, the Americas and the American continent is an American like Asia are Asians, Africa are Africans and Europe are Europeans. What happened first? The United States of America or the American continent? The United States of America became a nation on the date of July 4th of 1776 and the whole entire continent was already named America after Amerigo Vespucci in the year 1507 that was 269 years difference way before the United States of America became a nation. Europe has 50 countries, Asia has 51 countries, Africa has 54 countries, Oceania has 14 countries and America is not a country America is a continent of 35 countries in total. Why are people not educated about America? ............The reason why people come here to the United States from all over the world is because the US government goes to their countries and controls and manipulates their governments. The US government and its allies aka puppets invade small countries 10 or more against 1 small country not even bigger than Texas. Both the Democrats and the Republicans are the same snake with two evil heads. The US government is a two face and the number 1 terrorist in the world. The US government invades, kills, destroys, divides, controls, manipulates and steals resources from small countries. .............Homelessness is a choice of life. Life is beautiful but no one said life is easy. Many people have too many excuses in life, more excuses than the exits of freeway 101 located in California. Many people are looking for work praying to God not to find a job. People just want just want handouts. The more money you give them the more they want. Whoever wants an easy life in life will always have issues, struggle and drama in life but whoever makes a sacrifice in a good way in life will make a benefit in life....
Good morning Thank you for your wisdom and I'm here for it.
I wonder what we're running for or from because the devil is everywhere...Leaving will not help because if you read your Bible this whole world is going to become a one world government and the only way out is the rapture or go through the Great tribulation so what all of you need to do is REPENT and live HOLY and that's including the video speakers
❤the Bible speaks of this day and nobody is going to be able to hide the Messiah is coming so get prepared through RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS. Shalom.
I’m not religious. You can stay with the KKK or you can leave. The Jews stayed in Germany- how did that work out for them?
I have Visted Thailand, Puckett and Bangkok and I love it
Okay Diva - where should we go. We're doing an elephant sanctuary, the temples, and a Michelin star restaurant. - we're going to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket - and a quick jaunt to Singapore 🇸🇬
Q question.. Thank you. What’s your take on Tanzania, Ghana, and Rwanda? I’ve done extensive research on their history and would prefer going to live in either. I’m retired and frugal. One major desire is to purchase property in Africa a for long term access by my children in the U.S. I so appreciate your research and motivation to help save what’s left of our dignity and ability to survive economically and politically. I’d appreciate a response.
Hello” ❤ Margaret from Michigan cold 🥶 weather lol. Thanks for the video love it and be blessed!!
Awww, thank you 🥰 and thank you so much for watching and for your encouragement.
Great video. Used Remote Year- pretty cool. I recommend. 👍🏽