Black In Spain | Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2016
- I'm talking about being Black again- SHOCKER! Some say Spain is racist. I say... well you've got to watch to find out! I was in Spain for over a year. Being Black abroad can be stressful, worrisome and overwhelming at times. sigh
Are you moving to Spain? Have you lived in Spain? Leave a comment below with your take on it!
Are you moving to Spain? Have you lived in Spain? Leave a comment below with your take on it!
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I'm black and I heard the same thing about Spain. I'm so glad I didn't listen. I LOVE SPAIN. I've been three times and I've felt more comfortable there than at home in the states.
I lived in Spain (Rota) for 3years due to the military, and I NEVER experienced racism. If I could've stayed in Spain forever, I would do it in a heartbeat. I love Spain.
outside America people think more in terms of ethnicity as opposed to race
Morena means brunette in Spanish, Negra means black, pure and simple.
Iam Black lived in Spain for 15 years married to Spanish girl. never seen Race but kindness.
“Morenaza” is actually an appraisal
Baltasar is the most loved wise king. He is depicted as humorous and is loved by all. The kids dont make a distiction.
My family is black from Zimbabwe but they live in Spain? No racism we have experienced... They speak fluent English Spanish and Italian
I lived in Europe and in Iceland and loved life there! I didn't sit there waiting or expecting racism. I've heard stories, took it with a grain of salt and continued on with life. I didn't have any negative experiences and it is not to say that their isn't any it's just a lot of ignorance, exposure to American racism and foolishness. In Iceland I was automatically talked to in Icelandic and people staring. I'm in a country where it's an island of Scandinavians. But I was treated like family by the people I befriended (I had places to crash at and other mothers lol). Ignorance and fear is what lies beneath racism.
Spain being a Catholic country has never had that feeling of being the "chosen one" like Jews and protestants do. I think that fact together with the racial mixture that exists in this amazing country (moorish, jewish, european, native american, african...) make it very hard to convince some "whites" that they are superior like you can see in protestant and racially uniform countries.
I experienced like ZERO racism in Spain. They were actually warm welcoming and curious about me. Asking me about where I’m from, am I American, telling me I’m beautiful. ^_^
As far as racism against Black people, the U.S along with Brazil and The Dominican Republic are probably the worst.
I've been living in Spain for a month and before I came I saw so many videos about the racism here. I have experienced none of it fortunately. So many people said it would be racist but it actually wasn't. I hadn't even been called Morena. In Barcelona I had a convo about the racism in America and how police brutality was never new in the US. I guess I lived with a good host family. I just heard someone say el negro. That's all.
We spanish are quite racist between ourselves, dont worry
I'm currently staying in the south of Spain in Cordoba at the moment for my year abroad. I'd been to Spain a couple times before, I've never experienced racism and still haven't so far whilst i've been here, everyones extremely polite. I do get stared at quite a bit though but i don't think it's in a bad way, however my little cousin did move to Spain when he was quite young, he lives near barcelona and he's experienced quite a bit of racism in school, so i think it depends on where you go to in Spain.
This is my first time seeing one of your videos. I was really impressed with the way you explained everything. I am in complete agreement with you. I have been thinking about going to Spain for a little while and this video was really insightful.
I'm an American of Puerto Rican and Cuban/Canary Island background, I was in Southern Spain in the 1980's while in the US Navy. I had no issues. People were cool. No problems. I'm have very Latin features and my Spanish has a pronounced Cuban accent. And when I spoke with Spaniards and they inquired about me I'd chat and tell them my background. They were cool with it. Now, was it because it was a different time, 1980's, that I was a US serviceman or my heritage. I believe people got along better, in general in the 1980's, we have US military bases in Spain and the US had very good relations with Spain, I had money in my pocket, and also the situation of Puerto Rico/Cuban regarding them being the last Spanish Colonies (Provincias Ultramar)has a different effect on the Spanish. Remember they were taken in a WAR. Many Spanish still feel the sting of losing their empire. Also, I know Black/Mulato Cubans who LOVE Spain. I haven't been to Spain or Europe in quite a few years. I would say this is a product of economics. The pie has gotten smaller.Espero q Espan~a pueda recuperar su economia. Viva Espan~a
Some people in Spain say "moreno" or "de color" because they think saying that someone is "negro" is racist, which is actually not. But all these words can be derogative depending on the way someone says it.
Hi Tee! I'm happy to hear that your experience here in Andalucía was good. As you say, probably we're more open minded and more friendly that the rest of the country. The southern, the better ;)
I love love LOVE this video! And I also love when you said that we have to "check our racial baggage at the door." I've heard similar stories of how racist they are in Spain and Italy (my dream spot), and I think this has actually kept me from making any further plans to go. Thank you for being open minded and not letting what others have told you run your entire experience with the people there. You're AWESOME for sharing this video and I really appreciate it! <3