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Soooo.....some commentary here Chizi in reply to a couple of things you spoke about , or maybe a combo of commentary, thoughts and questions, if I may. First I want to say that I did NOT take offense to some of what you said but I did feel a certain way about the comment you made about how some Africans feel about the descendants of their African ancestors that were enslaved in America. I know this may be long and I may be rambling, but please indulge me for a few minutes. I just wanted to, well maybe just vent a little bit...and I’ve had this same conversation with a couple of co-worker friends. One from Ghana, one from Nigeria. As a descendent of the Africans brought to America as slaves, let’s not forget, as you know those Africans that were brought to America were brought to an unknown land. Everything was foreign to them. They were stripped of everything they knew from language, to food, to climate, ect. My ancestors, our ancestors had to be extremely resilient, resourceful and wise in order to survive. Let’s not forget that there were many attempts to either run away, revolt and even work towards their freedom....mostly to no avail. As a descendent of the Africans enslaved and brought to America, what I always wondered is how come no one came to try to get or rescue any of them ever? After a while of having folks disappearing, I’m sure it was known what happened to them. Where is the documents of those who disappeared? Where is the history in Africa of my ancestors who were taken from their homeland? How come no written or even oral history of those who vanished? Why can’t any of our people in Africa tell me the names of any of our ancestors taken? They were, after all, their brother, or cousin, or sister, or aunt, or mother, or son, or daughter, niece or nephew who disappeared and undoubtedly were abducted or sold into slavery? I do not understand why there were no records kept at any point of who got abducted or sold or whatever the case may be? Why can I not go back to any part of West Africa and find one name of someone who May have been my direct connection to my homeland? I know that some chiefs actually sold many of their Africa countryman into slavery. From that You mean no one kept one record of who was sold?, While I do not believe they had any idea how horrific slavery would be when the selling of their fellow countryman began, at some point I would think there would be some fight back after the kidnapping of so many people began to happen but then again, the colonizers colonized to an extent in West Africa as well, so, there was that I guess. I guess I say all that to say and ask, why was their or maybe in some cases why did/do some Africans born in Africa feel the way they do about blacks of African descent in America and parts of the Caribbean? I don’t think they feel the same way about blacks of African decsent in other countries like France and the UK, or do they?
In any case, fast forward through all the years of slavery, all the fight back, and survival tactics our ancestors had to endure. Fast forward through emancipation and having survive after emancipation without having any land, or possessions to really speak of and then having to survive through the years up until the civil rights movement. It took great strength to make it through. I feel many of our African brothers and sisters who came to America after the civil rights movement benefitted from all of the hard work, heartache and ‘stuff’ that the Africans enslaved and brought to America had to endure. I believe in the 70’s there began to be a fairly large influx of young Africans coming to America for school. Those benefits and things were earned on the backs of the enslaved Africans yet the interaction between the two sets of Africans, meaning those already here being descendants of the formerly enslaved Africans and those just arriving from Africa, I’ll say that interaction was not always good. Many Africans who came to America from the 70’s even until now sometimes seem to think of the descendants of Africans captured and/or sold into slavery as being less than, lazy or maybe somehow inferior for some reason, but yet they benefit from all the life events our enslaved ancestors and their descendants went through. I think as we are probably into about the second or third generation from the initial influx of Africans who came to the US in the the late 60’s, early 70’s, I think the relationships have improved as we’ve all interacted more and maybe the understanding of the kinds of things black people have endured in this country through the years is greater and I think through that we’re having more and greater conversations with each other. I also hope that from learning about the history of Africans in America it has brought about a greater understanding. I personally watch a lot of you tubers who are 1st or second generation in America because I like to experience some of the culture my ancestors were striped of through you guys. And you know what I realize is that our ancestors were able to hold on to some or our cultures. Some of the things we do or saw our grandparents do were and are directly from our culture, directly from our heritage. Straight from Africa. Our ancestors brought so much with them. They cooked with herbs and seasonings that the Europeans knew nothing about. They changed so much and influenced so much in America from music to cuisine.
I would like to ask my African cousins to be mindful of all the hardships our ancestors have had to endured and yet many were still able to achieve what they did. Not only them but their descendants. America would not be the country it is without the contributions of our ancestors. Heck, many of the inventions in this country were from our ancestors, some received the credit and some have not. Fast forward again to today and here we are, still fighting systemic racism that has been an issue since Africans arrived in America as enslaved people. It is so disheartening that is 2020, we are still fighting this beast. I am thankful if I can use the word ‘thankful’ but I am thankful in all of this that we have each other now in this fight. I think Many of my African born brothers and sisters in America now understand a little bit better the challenges we’ve faced in this country and are just a little more understanding. We’ve suffered greatly...we need each other.
YES.
Love the comment but there are actually a few records of enslaved Africans who escaped, of Africans who tried to save their loved ones from being taken and of Africans who tried to sell other Africans only to be captured by the British. Toni Morrison actually has a book called BARACOON I would suggest. It details the life of the last African that was brought over from slavery and its fascinating how so much of the BA vs Africans convo has been happening for centuries now.
THIS!
Gillywag thanks. Yes, I’m aware Toni Morrison wrote one of two or three books highlighting the interview of what was then thought to be the last surviving slave brought over. There was another found that actually out lived that gentleman who was the person highlighted in Ms. Morrison’s book. The last surviving is now believed to have been a woman. I’ve read several narratives of former African enslaved people in America. That doesn’t really address many of my questions. And as far as the slaves who escaped, yes of course there were many who later on after some years of slavery were able to benefit from the Underground Railroad but I’m talking about escape back to their homeland early on. Many coastal African were skilled fisherman who no doubt knew how to sail. Was there ever any talk of rounding up a pose and going to try to rescue their kinfolk? I’m not saying it would have worked. I just never heard of any records that document anything from the West African side early on. Years later after slavery was abolished, yes. But what about right in the crisis of the slave trade? These are just my personal questions but I’ll continue to read and search and study. Then also, Of course there was Marcus Garvey who initiated along with the help of the US government the establishment of Liberia, but again, not really what I’m talking about. I’m talking about the people these enslaved African were actually torn from, their families, their tribes, their villages in Africa. And yes, as I stated we are talking better now.
Gillywag one more thing. What records are you referring to of Africans who tried to sell other Africans and what time frame was that? I’d like to read more about that and the circumstances. It’s unlikely that it was during the time of the slave trade. Probably after it was deemed illegal but was still occurring secretly....if so, I’m aware of that.
It kills me when Africans and African Americans go back and fourth. Where you were born doesn’t matter no white supremacists. We all black so why aren’t we just fighting for the same cause? I was born in west Africa and came here when I was 10. I will always consider myself African but I am a black woman FIRST! I will not tolerate anyone disrespecting black people in general whether they African or African American. The separation is idiotic to me. Because we are all in the same boat, we’ve all been through very similar shit. Idk why it’s such a problem. We are all BOMB AF
Technically not all of us are African :/ We just black cause our backgrounds were lost after slavery . But Yeah, guess we are the same lol
All black people come from Africa, what is the other option?
Exactly. I love and help black people everywhere. White supremacy doesn't care who copies whoever's music.
Hunnty its easy to find out i did ancestry DNA and it told me it helped me feel closer to my real roots
- ххSυnnιJayхх- oh sweetie where do you think white people got AFRICAN CAPTIVES from? They ALL came from Africa. We all have African descent. Most of us also have European roots but come on...
I am a black South African woman living in South Africa and I've shed a few tears in the last couple of weeks because of what happened to George, i think it is a reminder of what black people go through all over the world, i am African living in Africa and i can tell you its not easy for us here as well, we go through a lot as a race and we are constantly reminded of that and it's painful, i stand with all my Black American brothers and sisters and i want you to know that i feel your pain and also that i am so proud of you for taking a stand and i am extremely proud of the #blacklivesmatter movement, and Black lives do matter, every where. Sending love and light during this time and healing is coming, for all of us ❤️
I'm also a black SA'n woman. I'm proud of AA for standing up for themselves. SA is still has racism even with a black government, myself included have experienced racism. #blacklivesmatter everywhere in the world
As a black American I absolutely HATE what you are going through and have endured at the hands of foreigners in your own land. I find it absolutely popestrous that they have erected a culture of white supremacy in a land that they are guest in. I always wondered why other African nations haven't come down there and driven them back to some European country or another.
@@theblackgods4699 lol okay
I would have been touched by this message if it come from an African from another country not South Africa.South africans are xenophobic and mean.They see the Coloniser as their God
That's exactly why we continue to struggling as black people.
The slaves weren't complacent per se ..alot were killed for uprisings. They were mentally defeated, terrorized and brainwashed. I used to wonder the same thing ..But they just couldn't " run for home" like so many that are abducted and exploited. A lot did run for freedom as well..I agree with you. respect too all that endured. I am in awe of their resilience.
Correction -- enslaved people weren't complacent *period*. They survived the impossible sis.💙
Enslaved people had no choice;! If they tried to revolt, they were killed.
Exactly because we were not the majority in the country. They had control so it was hard for us to revolt. Even though many of us still did! God bless our ancestors.🙏🏽
Yes!!! And WE had no weapons like their’s to fight physically. Even though WE as a younger generation of our descendants don't get lynch. There's many new forms of modern day lynching. WE are going to make sure this stops for us and the generations to come. Keep learning about our history guys because WE are still affected by years of it. 💕🙌🏿
And their very bodies gave them away. This should not be "we" conversation if you are unaware of the history. It comes off as a bit too flippant and feels a bit disrespectful of the loss if lives that have occurred.
@@cheriparisedwards3468 exactly
We were colonised and even if you were the majority, you were killed if you tried to revolt which is why through all our striving to be free we only achieved it starting from the 60s, South Africa was 1994! Guys we are the same we have to focus. We CANNOT be divided. Division has been the number 1 tactic, stronger than weapons. And we still doi it with country of origin, tribalism, colorism. We CANNOT play this game. We HAVE TO step of the ride and say, NO... we are one, not divided.
This video is so needed!!! I feel like Africans and African Americans struggle to see eye to eye but we all gotta remember we are all God’s creation. 💕 love you chizi
The notion that slaves had any other option other than to be slaves or death is wild to me. Slavery lasted as long as it did because folks were just trying to survive.
There are studies on healthcare in the U.S. that show Africans do not have the same risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc as African American PRIOR to coming to America. Within 10 years of living in America their potential risk becomes identical to that of African Americans, mostly b/c they are treated with the same bias by the healthcare system, and ushered into same poor social determinants of health by society. From the outside looking in we are no different. The systematic oppression of black people isn't concerned with country of origin. We should encourage each other to come together
That is for any ethnicity that comes to America. America is the only country they sells dessert all day and calls it food. Hamburgers hot dogs, fast sandwiches/subs. Bread is a processed carbohydrate and it is the culprit. News flash poor whites, have exactly the same diseases. The news only points out the black people. Doctors 🙄celebrities and anyone in the public eye repeats that narrative and leaves out the whites. Black people by virtue of being black ARE NOT more susceptible to disease, it is the fake gmo foods we eat on a daily basis. Salt is not the culprit sugar is. Everything we eat contains hidden sugars especially if it’s packaged when you purchase it . Please stop sharing their propaganda and learn about how the standard American diet is what leads to disease.
@@umayaswellcallmejesus1489
Actually there is a genetic variation that makes the black race more susceptible to high blood pressure.
Jasmine Akinwunmi hi, I realize there are genetic components to disease as a whole by way of mutation, however the rarity in which it occurs cannot be blanketed upon all black people. It is that belief that keeps us sick, we believe oh well I’m going to get XYZ because big momma had it and we keep eating the cheap foods, we give the excuse “it cost too much to eat healthy “, when in fact if you eliminate processed foods your grocery bill it goes way down and your health dramatically improves with exercise of course. My whole point was we have to stop repeating the sound bites and educate ourselves. They deliberately make us look like all the bad stuff in the world happens to just us.
@@umayaswellcallmejesus1489 agreed
@@Jas-se1hwI have never heard or see that where I am from. Please do you really think they made a real scientific study on us. Look at Black people outside the US we don't have the same health issue of blood pressure, diabetes etc...and not because different genetic mutation. The problem in the US is the food and the lifestyle.
I think it’s important to note that enslaved people weren’t complacent in their oppression. There were numerous slave revolts, along with slaves that escaped and started maroon communities. It’s worth reading up on, very empowering knowing the consistent resistance and not just resilience of enslaved people. Love your videos though and appreciate you speaking out!
They didn't even teach slavery in schools in Africa until recently... imagine that... so that's all she knows🙄
They didn't even teach slavery in school in Africa until recently... imagine that... so that's what she knows🙄
Oh absolutely, we would not be free right now if not for slaves revolting. I definitely didn’t mean for it to sound like I was saying our ancestors were complacent! I was trying to correlate how seeing oppression everywhere can cause you to lose hope and not fight back, just like how present day many of us have normalized micro aggressions and just deal with it. Yet, we still found and continue to find strength to fight back. I hope that clarifies that!
I think the reason a lot of people think this is because white people push the rhetoric that there was more blacks than whites during slavery, hence painting the picture that we were lazy and complacent during slavery. When I point out to people that there was only a small percentage of blacks in comparison to whites, they get in their feelings (white people). Even to this day white people in the UK think that there are more blacks than whites in the USA. Not truly understanding that we are the minority of the minorities.
@@ChiziDuru I think we know what you were trying to say because you don't come off as the type of person to put people down or minimize their experiences. However, when you ask questions like, "Why did slavery last so long? Maybe they were complacent due to oppression?" it takes away from the constant and consistent struggle for freedom that occurred during that time. And is still occurring. It sounds like what Kanye said about slavery being a choice. As for today, I think we put up with micro aggressions because we've learned to choose our battles, and we've learned other ways to fight. However, as we've seen, we still know how to show our anger when something like these recent killings occur. I'm quite proud of my heritage as a descendant of slavery. My family had endured much and achieved much in circumstances that would've crushed others. That strength and wisdom is in me and in all black people. I just wish we didn't fall into the trap of making things a competition among black Americans, Caribbeans, and Africans.
love that these conversations are being had.
Unfortunatly these conversations have been going on for a while...what people actually have to do is listen and act on it! Right now if possible!!
The African vs African American thing is sooo crazy to me 🤦🏾♀️
Its really disturbing.
When did it start? Cuz I recently started hearing about it
Prexikin It’s always been a thing from Africans making comments about African Americans having no “culture” to AA teasing Africans for their accent or calling them African booty scratcher. There’s always been small instances it’s just more apparent now.
@@susan-ku5py yeah like did y'all see AA mocking poverty and colonization in Africa and Africans mocking AA getting killed by police on Twitter. It was really wild...
NOO!!!! Where is this I need links
African Americans need more respect put on our names & those of our enslaved ancestors, period! Everything that America has achieved is due to their resiliency, wit, and labor.
As a Black American, I’m frustrated to be asked why slavery lasted so long. We have to remember that enslaved Africans were physically and mentally dominated by White people. We are only 12% of the US population now so we did not outnumber Caucasians at any point in time. As the descendant of Africans brought to America, there is NO WAY POSSIBLE that the majority of Blacks left America since being brought here beginning in 1619. Africans may have been the majority on slave ships however when we landed, we were outnumbered. There were many enslaved people that fought our captors or “owners” and either escaped to the north or died/were killed while seeking freedom. Survival has always been the name of the game in America. The system has always been designed for us to struggle at minimum and in most instances, fail. Black Americans & Black Caribbean people in particular (as we were affected by the slave trade) are survivors! We as a Black community including Africans that came to the USA by choice are ALL viewed in the same way by the majority of non-Black Americans (including non-Black people of color honestly). When our community unites we will be unstoppable and White people recognize this fact & this is why they work to divide us. We have to do better caring for each other! United we stand & divided we will fall!
I saw a doc about an African Prince who was sold. There some politics in the back ground. He tried to tell people, but no one cared. He was bought by a immigrant who only had enough money for 2-3 slaves, but had dreams. He moved them west. The Prince actually ran away once, but realized that he wasn't in Africa. He didn't know where to really go. USA is a large county and he didn't know where to go. So he went back. Over time, the farm grew into an estate. The owner let him manage thing. The prince could speak multiple languages, etc. But in the end, he was a slave now. He is older. He is allowed to sell goods and keep the money. He married and had children. l believe that the son of the owner gave him his freedom. Long story short, I forgot how he was discovered. But the president or governor thought he was Morrocan. He was invited to travel and give talks etc to raise money. And he was supported in going back home. He tried to raise the money to free his wife and children but the owner needed them and didn't release them. He moved back and remarried, etc. He died in Africa and his decendents in African and his decendents in America met up and did the documentary.
It frustrates me as well.
I’m sick of explaining anything to these clowns. Not interested in sharing space with them. They play dumb.
These broads is ignorant and get on the worlds nerves
@@lanialee7666 these clowns?
All I know is that our ancestors didn't want to be slaved in other continent. I'm Brazilian, black people here always fighted against racism. We need to be more aware, educate who needs to be educate about our history.
And I recently learned that Brazil actually had the most Africans from the slave trade... it was very surprising to me
My mom is straight Nigerian, born and raised over there. I am fully aware from her side of the family the views Africans have towards African-Americans. My mom doesn't feel the same way, so it ends up in a lot of arguments. I just feel hurt bc they talk so horribly about us and I'm like, "you guys do realize I'm African-American??" Basically insulting me to my face.
It's such a horrible separation.
If your mom is directly from Nigeria how can you be African American? Is your dad an African American? The term African American refers to an African who’s linage can be traced back to the Antebellum south. A first generation African raised in an African household is not an African American.
@@tecumseh4095 I see the confusion. My dad was born here. He is Native American (I’m registered) and African American (blood from slaves too). My mom came to America at 16 and met my dad later. Her side of the family was able to come to America with my mom and dad’s help.
@@ceej2475 So you're basically African/Native-american/African-American.
@@raphrobe-9896 yup 👍🏾 that’s the mixture for me.
As an African I know of some Nigerians looking down on other African people as not having culture. Just because its not your culture doesn't mean they don't have culture.
You’re exactly right about the separation with black Africans in black Americans now I am a black American I am married to a Nigerian, the blacker you are the more discrimination,Notice Nigerians Africans get more discrimination all the way around even from their own black American counterparts which is sad we have to stop and think and black people we just got ito all stick together.
“People must be aware of their problems in a realistic way. They must be able to analyse their problems and to work out common solutions. In other words a community is easily divided when their perception of the same thing is different”- Steve Bantu Biko
All of this has definitely taken a toll on my spirit and my energy. We can't turn back we've made too much of an impact on the world.
Agreed!
My mother is Liberian and my father is black. From how I was raised I’ve always identified with being Liberian more than anything. I felt like it was clearly apparent that I was black lol however my mother’s stories of prejudice from black people was so confusing to me. She was an African booty scratcher even though she looked exactly like them but had an accent. It was just so crazy to me. I definitely feel like it’s a conversation that needs to be had. And honestly it’s the media misrepresenting Africa to people from the jump that created the division and I think also the fact that most black people just don’t know where they came from. So there’s less likely to be an emotional investment to really try to learn about the real African experience. I was blessed that I had that knowledge and I had a perspective on Africa built straight from my families photos and stories. And even though I’ve never been back home, it’s always been that for me...home. On another note thats why I love Black Panther so much because it really reinvigorated black people to see Africa how I’ve always seen it, as a beautiful continent full of people that look like me with amazing cultures thriving and flourishing ❤️❤️❤️
I am confused, you mentioned your mom's nationality and your dads race, is your mom white?
African Booty scratcher is a colorist term. It's a white supremacist term; but the vast majority of people who have been called that term in America are dark skinned Black Americans. If you would take the time to talk with people about their experiences you'd know this. I don't know a single dark skinned Black American who hasn't been called that. It's still wrong; it's still rooted in white supremacy. It's a term that is almost exclusively used by children to denigrate dark skinned Black American children.
@@frankytalks7941Her mother is a black women from liberia based on her comment she looked exactly like them but had an accent meaning her father is black american.
@@NelliLowe ohh thanks for that❤️
Ty I was a fair skinned child and Black American but still called a African Booty scratcher. It was just the go to clap at anybody no matter skin tone or origin. I still wonder where it came from originally. Most kids using it never met a African 1980s
I was called a "foreign black" recently. I currently live in England, and I'm an Irish Nigerian. Europe alone is racist enough but there is something about how British people try to mellow their words and intentions that really just makes me sick. Sometimes I feel as if it's hard to talk about topics like these as some people don't see me as one of them - from saying I'm African, that I live abroad and that I'm too young (16). I follow news around the world out of interest and habit, and I really do care about my brothers and sisters. I understand that the way we are brought up differs, but there are also the similarities to look at too. But at the end of the day, I am a black person, a black woman who has to struggle with society mishaps too and no one can argue that I'm not. There's no doubt that this won't be in the history books. Even if we don't want revenge, I personally want equality, equity then justice. Many countries are built on systematic racism and it's obvious that England is one of them. I'm proud to be black and I'd gladly fight anyone who degrades me because of it too.
yes girl preach because black people not from america we do get treated differnt and told we dont understand as if they are us white people dont care we all get treated the same
I am a black Brit. I am shocked about what was said to you. There is generally a lot of microaggressions towards black people in the UK . Can I ask which part of England you live in ?
I agree, I’ve always stated the UK is indifferent about race.
From it’s historical writings, to its slave statues just “hanging around”.
As an immigrant I tried to assimilate, like most young kids do, but all it did was confuse me.
You really realise the hate as you grow older. I’m judged before I even open my mouth, and when I do open my mouth, it becomes even more problematic. “Ooh you speak well” etc
If you’ve lived in the UK, you know what I am talking about.
Tell me the country doesn’t remind you that you don’t belong here everyday.
I feel like it’s so untalked about and quiet here (in the UK) that a lot of people won’t even realise it’s happening if they have not lived through those experiences. We don’t get taught about the UK’s imperialism, when we have a Black History Month in school it’s always about the Civil Rights Movement in America (they never mention Malcolm X though), but people get so offended if current day racism is brought up in the UK
You’re a breath of fresh air ❤️ love this wig and your natural hair. Love your pride and your content!!!
Thank you for being here for us Black women ❤️ Appreciate you!
AFRICANs vs AFRICAN Americans? It doesn’t even make sense to me!
right !!!! people love doing this and its annoying !!!!!!!! why do you have to put the same people against each other ? I hate this narrative
no, it makes SO MUCH sense. As an African IN America, most of the ridicule about my culture and accent came from African-Americans. So I do not see us as the same. Plus we have so many differences in lifestyle and history, so lumping anyone “black” into one group is ignorant and it takes away from everyone’s culture and practices. I understand it for the blm movement but in a day to day life, I would disagree.
Caitlin Johnson this saddens me. It’s human nature to differentiate yourself from someone when you don’t share the same culture, language, etc. However, our history shows that black Americans, Caribbeans, and Africans wouldn’t even be a thing if not for slavery. We’re ALL related just look at our cultures/languages they’re all so similar! Because it stems from the same root. Black Americans and Caribbeans were displaced and had no way to get back to their true roots so they created their own. We have to unlearn so many things and accept one another. Yes, we may speak different languages, practice different cultures, but we have the same blood.
Makes no sense at all.
Right?! It makes absolutely no sense and I’m tired of the dumb argumenta
Exactly, “you don’t have to process emotions on social media, make sure to do your part and circulate information”
I felt that ‘Cos for the first few days of last week, I was just angry and sad.
Love this... We're all Black in America! I'm bout to get me a wig! I'm proud of you sis! Keep it up! 👏🏾🖤✊🏾
I'm an African immigrant in America but it took me a while to come to terms with the whole situation and let me tell y'all...it requires a lot...A LOT of empathy on the side of African immigrants!!
I've had AAs tell me as a black woman and immigrant to go back to Africa, and it took me a minute to understand that it was coming from a place of pain and anger. In the past, I'd already have a condescending attitude before I even interacted with any "Akata". Some of y'all who know what I'm saying know! Some African immigrants really come at AAs like they're better than them and it's not right because at the end of the day, we're all black!
African immigrants have the benefit of having a community, a culture to refer to, a safe space being our home of African ancestry. AAs are stuck with their history of slavery; the impact slavery had on AAs is so deep-rooted because it's hard for them to separate their history from it. Everytime they draw their lineage, it'll go back to some slave and then a dead end. It sucks! I know where I'm from all the way to the village and I have something to be proud of that's mine! My culture - I can curse out anyone in Igbo or whatever, I can choose to wear my native attire or whatever. I can be proudly Nigerian, but AAs can be proudly what? Slave descendants?
Imagine growing up your entire life from childhood dealing with racism; that's what's a lot of African Americans have had to deal with and that sort of thing will mess you up. Most African American kids are way jaded before they're even teenagers. I never had to deal with racism as a child, and I only experienced racism when I moved here, but I was mature and grown, and it still shocked me. Imagine then that you're an AA and you hear all the stuff African immigrants keep saying about you; the people who look just like you will support a white man's view of you than choosing to learn your history and story to understand your bitterness and pain!
This is why a lot of Africans who migrate here at a very young age or are born here from immigrant parents usually end up with an identity crisis. At home, their parents tell them they're Africans, but outside in the community, they're treated just like AAs. That will mess anyone up.
I encourage African and black immigrants to read up on AA history to understand why they need your support, and your empathy! Why you need to actively participate in being inclusive and making them feel welcome and like they could be a part of your culture and heritage.
Let's us grow together and with that, grow the black community!!
Peace and love y'all! ❤️🙏🏽
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I think Africans are very generous with their empathy but AA are not doing their part to merge us into this oneness they we desire. No research into African countries, no open mindedness into the culture. This bridge that wants to be built is just on Africans. Slavery affected all Africans and we are all living in it's results. It looks different in different countries. But are AA also giving the same empathy?
@Simi Pam Dachomo there are videos all over RUclips of AAs taking ancestry tests, visiting Africa en masse, and there has been a Back to Africa movement for years and ages now. I am going to assume you're speaking from a place of ignorance because if you did even the slightest research, you'd notice that AAs are actually making an effort! Africans immigrants are the ones who gatekeep our cultures against AAs, even to the extent of having names for them for further segregation. I hate to burst your bubble, but as an African immigrant, I can tell you that a lot of African communities I'm involved with are heavily prejudiced towards AA - this is what I know.
The bridge is not only on Africans and I never said that, just said that the bulk of the responsibility is on us Africans. How are they supposed to support the building a bridge if we don't even make ourselves approachable?
We are the ones in America, so we should be the ones getting educated on AAs history, and if they ever come to Africa, we'd expect the same of them.
Yes! My sentiments exactly. Being African American it is sometimes hard to have these kind of conversations with others groups within the African diaspora. But I definitely think it takes conversations and learning.
@Ada A Thank you so much for being an African and keeping it real! I've noticed when we do have the AAvsA "convo", nobody wants to go in depth only surface level bull shit and cover it up with "We all Black". Nobody wants to touch on how "continental Africans" have a superior complex(not just the elders) against Black America. It's the same shit the afro- latinx/Caribbean/islanders/west indians do. Hell...they even clique up & tag team on us. It really urks my ever lasting nerves! It's not just a white vs Black problem... its an ethnic problem too. Just because we're "Black" does not mean we get a pass and ignore the antiblackness within ALL(and I do mean all) nations,races, and ethnicities!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, so much for that Ada!
Yea. This conversation is needed. I had a friend in elementary school who was African and her mom HATED us. Like she treated us like we were dirt. She looked at us as if we were beneath her and tainted. wouldn't even let us step on her porch. I was so confused as a 7 year old black girl from Detroit, Mi who had seen the discrimination against us and I was trying to figure out why we were treated that way because I thought that because we were all black we would have so much in common in our struggle for equality. But apparently not. Her daughters were amazing though and I wish I could remember their names. in middle school, I had an African friend who told me that she hated African Americans because they used to bully her when she moved here at 8 years old. I wish black people were just more loving towards one another. That's how they keep breaking us... because of the politics.
Girl we are here for all of this period 😍😍❤️
What confuses me is where do Africans think that African American came from? I am a African American woman not black American woman. We am not a color living in America our ancestors are from Africa. So for OUR OWN PEOPLE to try and disown us really makes me upset. Because I would love to know my actual history of my people but due to slavery I will never get that chance. So to my people who want to keep dividing us just stop because we already have enough stacked up against us.
There are literally Black Americans that refuse to be called African American now. I think that is driven by trying to establish and celebrate a culture that is separate from Africa (like people from the Caribbean). And I get that. Black America has a distinct, beautiful culture that should be recognized as similar but independent and vital. I say this to say that there is a lot of back and forth and there is no clear, unified message happening right.
@@theblackgods4699 Wow... This is why the continent is like that. You seem to be arrogant and entitled as well. I am not an African American or a Black American so you can't try that on me.
@@theblackgods4699 calm down Karen
@@fizzychizzy I don’t identify as a African American because I’m not. I know African Americans who were born in Africa and live in America now and gained citizenship. They are the real African Americans because that’s where they are from. I’m simply black not African. I don’t think it’s wrong to say that. It’s not division because we are all black. The biggest difference aside from features sometimes is culture. We have a different culture and Many Black Americans have no clue about African or African American culture whatsoever. I can’t tell you one African word because I’m not African I’m just black. You can’t force someone to identity as something they don’t believe they are.😂
@@thejazzylife1180 EXACTLY. I never meant it as an insult. There is not a clear distinction of what they would like to be called. Some people have stated they prefer to be called Black American because, culturally, they are different than the African tribes still on the continent. It is best to just ask a person what they would like to be called and leave it at that.
I live in London and had a dinner party on Saturday ( I know Corona party). I was the only back person from the Caribbean, my friends were Nigerian and Ghaniain. They could not understand the marching and black people saying they are oppressed. I could not get them to understand slavery and how it is the direct cause of inequalities. The African experience is very different to the descendant of slaves experience. I feel they will never understand our struggles. But I have hope they will one day.
I think they do, because you as me, we never was actual slaves right ? But regardless of were I come from geographically, if I apply to a job, if I am confronted to racists, they will call us both the N word etc, they all do the black-slave association. Those people you are talking about, they are lacking education yes on the subject, maybe they were spoiled or in denial - but know that all black/African people destiny is intertwined. Quicker we understand that the better it will be for our community I think 🤷🏾♀️
@Wilmina Robinson I would just like to point out that ALL black people experience racism, whether African or African American. Saying that Africans do not experience racism is a misconception. Many of us do understand the struggles that African Americans go through, but it is important to understand that our struggles are different. But nonetheless, we should all support one another because at the end of the day, we are all black.
@@LemonGreenism I understand what you are saying. But you would be surprised how aggressively Black people out of Africa come at me sometimes. With questions like (why do Caribbean people say they are black Caribbean? Black Caribbeans are not really African so why do they call themselves African, or why do Caribbean people say the UK is built on slavery when it's white people's country). Just lots of silly things. I am a doctor and they will say where are you from, I say Jamaica and they would say. Really!!! Acting suprised. I would ask why and the overall response is people from the Caribbean are so lazy, I have never seen a doctor from Jamaica 🤷🏿🤦🏿♀️. They leave my office not truly believing I am Jamaican.
But in the UK Africans were protesting too and understand the oppression and inequality that takes place. Were your Africans friends born and raised in the UK or did they recently move to the UK?
@Kam the ignorance is on both sides. Im Nigerian living in Canada and I've had many Jamaicans make very anti-African comments to me. They would constantly mock and make derogotarry comments towards Africans. I work in Finance so they're shocked when they learn not every African is poor and lazy.
I love it that you honored your thoughts and feelings. People respond differently to same issues. I appreciate that, and influencers should respect each other, and their feelings
Everything you're talking about in this video is so relatable to me right now (especially not wanting to post thoughts/feelings on social media while processing what is happening.) Also, love to hear about other women with science degrees!!
Thank you I really was waiting for you to post a video so I could ask the question because I see the African vs African American racism argument I am from the Caribbean but I seen the insults throw in a group I frequent . I keep asking myself why ? Doesn't matter where we're from if we're black we're one so I understand it . Side note hair on fleek love it.
😂😂 Leave it up to Chizi Duru to make you laugh at a time like this. Thanks Sis, definitely needed the laugh. Where is your sweater from?
I’m Ghanaian.
A black American said to me “I don’t regard anything a third worlder says to me. Worry about your corrupt leaders and disease stricken continent”
A white person in the same conversation “I’d love to come to Ghana some day. I’ve heard it’s beautiful there...”
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The current state of the world has left me exhausted and quite frankly, I am tired of fighting. It has become increasingly difficult to celebrate any achievements during this time but I am proud to say that I am a black girl that graduated as the valedictorian of my school this year and it was such a monumental moment for my family and I. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to deliver my speech how I imagined and had to do so virtually. I posted the video of my speech on my page and I would love if you all could take a listen 💓
I agreed with you! I was actually just talking to my aunt about the same thing this morning. Congratulations!!! I'm very proud of you!! keep up the great work!! XOXOXOXO
@@lynnfaraj9051 It's a shared feeling among the women in my family as well! Thank-you so much for your support, it means the world to me
Proud of you
Heyyyyyy I love you. And I’m so glad you are using your platform to talk about these things because they matter.
Girl it's a protective style. No need to feel guilty or weird 😁
Thank you for bringing this positivity and using your platform to educate people❤️
I love how your African accent comes out out of nowhere♥️
Nigerian accent! Kenyan speaking English have an accent different to Nigerian as a Jamaican has compared to some one from Trinidad and Tobago!
Hey Chizi, I love your energy and that laugh when we know you're feeling yourself. 😁😁 Thank you for talking about racism and the inner Black division. African, American, Caribbean we have all been affected, directly or indirectly by systemic or overt racism. What we are seeing is traumatic for many of us. It's the world we live in, our day to day. Thank you for sharing. Long time (quiet) fan of your channel. Love and light!
The wig looks gorgeous on you Chizi😍😍 don't feel guilty for trying out something new. Sending love to all the black queens here 💗
This is what my husband told me about the African vs the African American issue: A lot of Africans teach their children to look down on African Americans. They feel superior because they can trace their lineage. They think we chose this life. They think we are stupid. They say we dont have drive. Like there wasn't a system in place to keep us down. Being down for so long has caused a type of trauma that has expanded over generations. Alot of us has broken the cycle while some can't see beyond the poverty.
Ignorance is on both sides. You can't claim every African or even most feel this way because its just not true. Many Africans come here and are looked down on by African Americans. We're viewed as poor, uneducated and ugly by Black Americans, so Im not sure why you choose to leave out half of the story lol
On the topic of complacency, it's two parts: yes people get used to it, but also the people who act out get demonized, punished, killed, etc. From the many slave rebellions that were squashed, people who had their children taken, to now people who have been recording these murders, protesting on the ground, and being threatened for it. Ideas that seem so normal now were once radical, a few years abolition (of prisons, police, etc.) seemed wild to so many people and now Minneapolis is seriously considering it! Edited to add: My family immigrated from Cameroon (I was born there) so I totally get where you’re coming from!
They didn't even teach slavery in schools until recently in Africa... imagine that... so that's what she knows
Jasmine Akinwunmi - not sure what Part of Africa you’re referring to because all those countries aren’t the same but also, I wasn’t critiquing Chizi, just adding.
Loved your comments and thoughts, there is no right or wrong way to give them. The only points that is necessary is honesty and integrity. Also love the new look.
I love this look and your skin looks beautiful. Thank you for speaking up and I will be doing my part to bring people together❤
Chizi I don’t know if you did this on purpose but the bright green shirt and your colourful bonnet really boosted my mood, just seeing the pop of colours and how clear the video is😍😍😍. Now let me finish the video
Wasn’t on purpose lol but I’m happy it boosted your mood!
You are looking beautiful and the hair is popping💖🌿💕🌻🌻🌿🌺🌺
Like seriously the way we Blacks are treated in the State because of our skin colour is ridiculous😪 even here in Germany like we are tired this nonsense have to stop.
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Reading the comments right now and some people got this whole thing twisted. As long as you're black, you're African. And once we get this there will be unity amongst us.
Can I just start by saying this wiggggg!!!! You look so good😍
Ehh I feel like we aren't the same we have our own culture as Black Americans as y'all Africans do what just need to stope judging each other and keep it pushing.
You look African
@@ms3173 How so?
God Bless you for opening this dialogue...I enjoyed reading the replies as much as I enjoyed watching the video!
I definitely came to this video defensive. I thought "here another African who hates Black Americans". But that wasn't the case at all as you started to talk about the separation tears just started to flow. I stopped identifying as African American and just Black American because of how Africans (more specifically West Africans) view us.
I am so sorry you had a negative experience with west Africans. We’re all unlearning so much and although I cannot guarantee acceptance by all Africans, please know there are so many of us that want to bridge the gap and are actively doing so. Sending my love ❤️
@@ChiziDuru yes it's ignorance on both part. I remember back in the day when the american kids would tease the African kids or any kid that's dark skin (assuming that they were African). We really all we got. And I want us all to know that. We're stronger together than we are apart.
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
@@nelliebean84 it takes all of us coming together, I am South African and there are issues of xenephobia in my country and further division of tribalism, colorism, religion in the whole African continent, we as black people have a lot to work on.
@@frankytalks7941 yes we all do. But I can say o have never had issues with SA. I love y'all I love all of us. We need to get together NOW.
Funny for u to assume......
Please bring us with you on your academic journey 💕
I agree that we are all black in America and should all work together, but it is well documented that’s foreign blacks get treated differently compared to African Americans in society. We are seen as “better” 🙄... we can not act like our experiences are completely the same. I think African Americans see a division because foreign blacks have refused to acknowledge our little bit a privilege, which we do have. Not a lot lol ,but it’s there. Until we can do that then nothing will get better. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
I don't really think we have any privilege.If in terms of knowing wher we come from and lack of everyday racism in our home country I guess.
But in Nigeria for example the colonialism, ethnicism.You get discriminated for being a certain tribe within your country. And obviously sexism is in full force because many African cultures are misogynistic.So it's not like it's been a walk in the park either.Im always shocked when African Americans dont like us because they think we are advantaged. But do they realise that there's a reason we moved away from home.You don't see many people moving back to Africa.
We have to work a lot harder in our own countries with systematic corruption.And to get to America takes years of sweat honestly.Plus hiding our accent to be understood.I always feel inferior in America tbh
Jessica Ike this is exactly what I’m talking about. People get defensive when stating facts. I’m not saying that foreign blacks are intentionally creating privilege ,but it does exists. All you have to do it acknowledge it and work to erase it. It is proven that black people with foreign names are chosen for jobs over black people with typically “African American” names. We are seen as harder workers, more compliant blah blah blah. It’s not right and we need stop making excuses. That’s the same thing that whites people do when you call them out. No one is blaming anyone, but nothing can be done if people don’t even acknowledge what is going on. Read Malcolm Gladwell, he’s a descendant of Jamaicans and he explains it very well. Us foreign blacks ( Africans and Caribbean’s) need to stop denying the truth that is right in front of us. It is not fair to the AA community who have done so much to allow us to even be in this country.
Oh WOW! Thank you Ashley. You are a blessing! I've also learned a little about a movement back in slavery times, 'Marcus Garvey' and how that harmed many Africans when African Americans were sponsored with the 'Back to Africa' movement. Colonization has hurt so many of us. Today too, many of us are so happy about America, but I feel that we still have a long ways to go.
I am African, I have a French and Congolese citizenship and I agree that we are treated better (not great just better) in the US as Black Africans. I studied and worked in the US. And as soon as white people or others realized I was not AA they acted differently as soon as they realized I was speaking other languages, had a high university degree in finance, lived in other countries, travel the world on a regular basis, saw so much more than them, know where I am from, have a clear knowledge on the African continent... All of the sudden they acted differently. It's a combination of all of that which make them act differently too ( if I were an african housekeeper I am sure they would not make any difference) as you don't fit their regular black tiny box they have in their mind. As they can't insult you the same way only because our story is different (not better) and they don't know anything about it. Because they can't make stereotypes about Africa in front of us as they know I have a clear knowledge of the continent and has already been there and can clap back at them in a second. We are unknown to them, I had my French accent, my congolese/french fashion, cooking, music so it's more difficult to insult us because they would not know where to start. Some even talked to me about black american people in such a derogative way expecting me to agree. My answer was always.... Hello!!!! I am BLACK TOO. There is no difference if you insult them you insult me too, bye!. But guess what AA are treated better by white europeans and others all other Europe. So there is no point to do this AA vs Black Africans as in the end everybody hate us. You were enslaved we were and still are in a sense colonized. And don't believe the pretty story white people say about colonization. It killed our economies, cultures, believes, millions of black bodies and minds. Read about colonization from African historians. Black people need to see the world more to realize that these conversations are just a waste of time and distract us from a higher purpose as in the end everybody hate us just because we are black point blank period.
@Ashley Your comment makes it sound like black Africans are preferred over Black Americans which sounds like a complete joke. Africans are just tolerated more because we're foreigners and they're not used to us. Go to Europe, Middle East or Asia and see if you'll be given "privellege" for being a black African 😂. My nationality is Canadian but when my dad lived in the US in the 70s he was told to get to the back of the bus like the rest of the blacks. The only 'privillege' he had was others using him to study when he was in college. And they were all shocked and highly skeptical that an African could be smart 🙄
I thought you were going to have a deep conversation about the Black Africans vs Black African Americans. I’ve been waiting for so long for an in-depth conversation. I guess at some point a panel consisting of adults (the grown grown folks) from both sides to air their differences is needed; an honest truthful not trying to put up a facade type of discussion. An Oprah style convo type thing you know
I wanna have this discussion so badly. Excuse my bad English but let me try to explain myself. I truly think "african"- Americans feel the need to call them self that because of the country they where born in, because of the systematic racism in your country. American are programmed to keep them selfs ununited(if that is even a word). I say this because don't feel like brown, because I don't like to use the word black when talking about someone's complexion, born in other countries feel the need to differentiate them self like that. I'll use my family as a first example. My nationality is Dutch, my ethnicity is dutch-suriname and my race is brown(I'll explain later why i call people brown). My mother's nationality is Suriname, ethnicity is surinam and her race is brown. She doesn't and neither do I deny slavery or the fact that our anchesters are from Africa but we are proud to carry our nationality. And because of our history dont really even know which part to claim. We are aware that a lot in our ethnicity is influenced by former slaves from a country in africa and that is what we celebrate in our food music etc.
Ok take a poc in America, how is see it. nationality American, ethnicity is where their parents where born, race brown. Even if you're a poc with anchestors from Africa you can't claim a whole content, you are a American who's life is influenced with america and different African cultures. Unless you parents are truly from (insert name in africa).
For this reason I understand that Africans from Africa can't relate to poc Americans. Because someone from Senegal will not claim the culture from someone from Somali and that's that Americans are trying to do by calling yourselves African American you are denying the individual cultures that the content Africa has.
I'm must emphasise this is my opinion I'm nog hating on anything and maybe I sound ignorant but that's why I want to start the discussion.
Oh and black is not a colour just as white is not a colour. Brown is a colour that has yellow, red and blue in it. When I look at brown people that is what is see. The yellow in the light brown, the red in medium brown and the blue in the dark brown, all shades of brown.
You need to go to grapevine tv for that on RUclips they have these conversations all the time.
queen7123 I couldn’t type it fast enough! Yes! Grapevine TV is definitely on that conversation
Don’t feel weird! It looks great! You can do WHATEVER you want to your hair 🤩
For a lot of Black Americans the use of "we" by other Black ethnic groups in America seems to come with a lot of caveats. It's seems that it's "we" when Black American activism and culture promises to benefit the masses; It's "we" when oppression effects "me"; but it's back to "them" every other time. It's essentially the same way almost all Black people in America people feel about our collective relationship with non Black people of color in America; if that make sense. Your culture is not Black American's but Black American culture is yours. I'd really like for more Black people in America who are not Black American; but were born or primarily raised in the US to talk about their cultural "chimerism"?!?; especially people who grew up in areas that didn't have a lot other people from their ethnic group ex Ghanaian in Fayetteville NC. We really don't hear enough of that prospective; I know for many people the we/them line when it comes to cultural identity isn't so clear.
You stated (our ancestors fought). When did your Nigerian ancestors fight for the right to vote in America. The American descendants of slavery fought. Don’t mislead the audience. Nigerians in America fled their fight and took shelter behind ADOS after we fought.
She said we as in black people's ancestors, it's not that serious. And the end of the day, without those ancestors, no matter whether ur a descendant of the enslaved or a first generation african in America, SEGREGATION!
@@runsprints4life767 It's not that serious to you. More than likely, you are not ADOS. I assume you're an anchor baby because an american descendant of slavery would have never said, " it's not that serious"
Your kinda right tho, and I say this as an African/West Indian
calm down bro
I agree
Shoutout to 406K subscribers! Your channel is truly blossoming and flourishing!
Scared to cut the lace, next few clips cuts a whole chunk of hair without blinking. 🤣 Love ya girl! Thank you for using your platform to speak on these issues, enjoyed the video.
"I feel trauma & heaviness." Yesss, Chizi. When will it end!? 😩
I still haven't watch the video because I know its gonna mess up my energy. I have anxieties so videos like those mess me really up. But I'm glad you're speaking about it and why people choose not to really talk about it cuz were angry and it's not always wise to say things out of anger
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This may be off topic but... CHIZI where do you get your bonnets!? I want. I need. I greatly desire! Please drop a link!
I just love and appreciate the uplifting spirit and authenticity you bring in ALL of your videos!
I definitely feel you on that! Being African kids in a American and b omg here since we can remember we see things a lot definitely then our parents. And it’s hard to keep you way of think over what your parents say
This is random but chizi looks so much like Chioma with this straight hair,
Notification gangggg finally I love you chiziii😍😍❤️❤️!!
“So what happens with this part”😂😂I love you chizi 😂😂
As a Caribbean person, my family lived in East Africa for about 2 years because my mom is a diplomat. None of the African people at her work treated her as African. They treated my family as foreigners (which we were). I don't see why we keep trying to equate Black Americans/Afro-Latinos to Africans because we've had different experiences for the last 4-500 years. You would never say a Russian is the same thing as a White American just because they both have white skin, they have very little in common except that they both have European ancestors. While I appreciate the diversity in African culture, living there made me realize that we are very different and shouldn't try to force ourselves on other people's culture and heritage. Caribbean/Latino/American Black culture and history is distinct and should be celebrated as such.
Chizi, love this conversation ✊🏽🖤 Thankyou for sharing your views and feelings 💓Imma need you to do One ting, and one ting only.... CHANGE YOUR FIRE ALARM BATTERY!!🥴 Please sis! It drives me nuts....thankyou 😘
Thank you for this! I was in the same place of being too angry to be a part of the conversation. I knew I needed to deal with my anger before I could engage in the conversation at large. I knew that my knee-jerk emotional response wasn’t gonna work for me or my community. I needed a MINUTE. Lol
Both Africans and Black Americans view each through a white lens.
Perfect wording
I am truly baffled that it could be a valid question for diasporan to ask why slavery lasted so long especially while putting the burden on the enslaved to have somehow escaped the oppression, it ignores and belittles the fact that slavery was maintained by severe and intense brutality and violence which was not policed by a few people but rather a huge
part of the white population (the majority) who were empowered to stop and question any black person they came across with impunity - residuals of this empowered questioning of blacj people by some white people still happens today when they think they should not be in a particular place. As much as it might not be the reason the question was raised ,it does have some elements of victim shaming in it, like asking a person who was raped more than once maybe within their family why they stayed, like it was their fault for what they endured when they more than likely were so traumatized and did the best they knew to survive. Sadly people have more of an aversion to reading these days and equally unfortunately history is not being passed down within black families knowing that the mainstream education does not bother with it. Africans, African Americans and Afro-Carribbeans have endured so much for centuries and none of them have stayed in oppression without resistance and fought violently to be where they are today. The only capital capitalism was built on and is sutained by even today is the blood and sweat of Africans Americans,Afro-Carribbeans,Africans and Africa's resources. When you understand this, the groups will have no place to hold grudges between each other because the only person who benefits from that is the white supremacist oppressor rather than any of the oppressed. Lets be clear, people fought violently against slavery and decolonization is always a violent phenomenon.The oppressors cannot sustain either system without overt or covert violence and so people tend to be free of them through violence too.
OMG, I was saying this to myself when I looked down and saw your post. HAH Karen been around for 400 year fors
LuV everything about this!! The look,the conversation, the intelligence, the views. All of it💯🖤👑
I find it interesting to hear you say "we." I have yet to hear any native Africans say anything about slavery, the recent killings, racism etc.
Maybe because Africans have diverse opinions like everyone else 😒
@@co7513 what diverse opinions could exist about racism 🙄
@@sea-of-skies_ Not every African thinks the same. We cant all have the same opinion and knowledge about an issue. Its as foolish as saying all North Americans hate Africans. You hate when people sterotype your people with nasty sterotypes, yet you freely do the same to a continent of a billion people who have different cultures, religions, political ideaologies, histories etc...🙄
Its not our job🤡
WE STAYED CUZ WE HAD NO PLACE TO GO!
Love ur reaction to the wig . 😂.
Same same
Yes Girl this content is needed. I also appreciate your approach and candor. Because I connected with the needing time to process and no wrong way to process
Hair looks so cute! You have the same problem i have, our edges are very forward. I watched a video were the girl said install the wig behind the edges and then blend the hair in. It worked for me
Love the colors Chizi! Wig is laiddddttttt! Love the content and creating this safe space to have discussions about our reality.
Look at what happened to Boetham John, he was not a black Americans, just black but hopefully things are finally going to change.
Exactly! Everyone does process trauma differently.
I enjoy all your videos from makeup to hair, the vlogs and even the site down chats. Love you❤
You’re just so pretty.
And thank you for giving your opinion on everything! Especially about the African vs AA topic. 🖤
Love the topic.... Let's get into it...
✌🏽and 🖤
I feel like its been YEARS since I've seen you in a straight wig... I'm loving it and that green color puts it all together😍😍😍😍
Literally been years lol
Loving this look on you! It turned out great! Now sis, can you hit us with the makeup look for this video?! PLEASE! Lol
Sis you look bomb 😭😍 i have been here from the beginning and to think it's only now that you have this typa wig just shows your versatility ❤️ you look 😍😍😍😍
Came here after your newest upload
I love all the information I’m absorbing from you tysm for creating such calming content 🙏🏻💕
Love your normal bush but girl this look 👀 you look beautiful. Everyone needs a change especially now with Corona and BLM. It’s a different Chizi. About the murder I think it was different this time because people were not busy with their normal day to day lives. They were on a pause with pent up aggression so they had time to make a stand. The violence happened because people do what they see. Violence is often met with violence. I’m not saying it is right it’s just a fact. Love u girl.❤️
You are too funny! I enjoyed this video and thank you for bringing your light heartedness and just bringing your kind self to share with us. God bless you!
The wig is awesome......love it. Proudly black ✊✊
Thank you for this video. I completely agree and African vs. African American should not be a thing anymore.
Thanks for speaking your mind, the black community need it!
Come thru with the slayyyyyyy sis!
I am a proud African living in America .African Americans can be difficult to comprehend so i stay away from these kind of conversation
Why are you in this country?
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@@intelligencehaswon5714 its not ur country
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I was born in and raised in the United States and my family has been here for centuries. Therefore, it's my country, i.e., my country of origin. I notice Black foreigners are always telling Black Americans that the United States is not our country but never tell other races that.
@@intelligencehaswon5714 i tell the whites too bcoz yall tendto be the loudest,
That wig is everything!! It looks great on you.
Thanks Chizi! You were the first 4c Queen that I found on RUclips 💕💕💕