African Americans need to know about how much we endure throughout the world and support black culture when they travel. This should be a destination for Africans the world over, come and spend some money here, as well as, other Columbian cities that have large black populations.
Yes open a few businesses and create a trade between Choco and NYC LA Chicago ATL. Consume our own products and form Choco towns in every US city. The Chinese did it why not us!
@@JohnMcCullough97From an IT perspective a datacenter (DR site) and low cost development staff. Business analysts in Harlem/Chicago/Philly/Watts and the coders in choco. For non IT textile companies in choco and retail stores in above cities. You don’t even need storefront just use the food truck model. Get the few black owned banks involved for the capital in both countries
@@Scattaman-Priest I’m an IT guy so I like the tech stuff. We would have to train to develop programmers. What could we manufacture in Chico and sell to the world?
I am Colombian and although I am not Black, I love the diversity of my country, and regardless of our tone/color of our skin as long as you are born in Colombia you are my brother and/or sister. Therefore, the Black people are my siblings too. :) In a nutshell, I love all of my people (all the good beautiful and kind hearted Colombians).
THANK YOU. Finally, Americans are realizing that there are blacks in Colombia. I am a Black Dominican American. But I have known for years, about the blacks in Colombia. The provide so much richness and variety to Colombians its incredible. Their life is very similar to the Dominican Republic. I love that Black Colombians are proud of their blackness. Big up to Black Colombians! In Dom. Rep. moto-taxis are called moto-concho.
Thanks for sharing with you being Dominican and proud to say Black Dominican gives us hope. White missionaries really got in our heads all over the world, sending the message that the closer to white, the better you are. Unfortunately, we can't just be American, Colombian, Dominican, or Brazilian we're defined as Black. In some places, it's like the "Black" marks as less than, but I'm starting to see the pride. People are obviously always going to see the darker skin, but we've gotta make it a positive thing. Love your truth and evergy
I'm glad you as a Dominican embrace your African ancestry. We all know that isn't so common. However, all African descended people in the Americas have gone through this attack on negritud. I just love when we all can connect and have conversations sharing experiences. Mama Africa smiles when her children in the diaspora come together
As a senior Jamaican living in the US, I am beyond excited and happy to learn about the history and the existence of these awesome human beings in that part of the world.. What a wonderful surprise this has been.. One Love to you Ace, great job!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
@nigelmcgiver2275 not everybody knows there's black cultures in Colombia that have there own city. This story isn't told mainstream. That's why he's surprised.. why are you curious by that?
but you as west hey bro i am so happy about that i am black from honduras thre is black hispanic or black latino in the USAmany black people they say we are not black cause our first language is espanol
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
I suppose you must have by now a list of all black cities of Colombia. In case you don't I'll make a list for you: 1. Quibdó 2. Buenaventura 3. Tumaco 4. Santander de Quilichao 5. Puerto Tejada
Thank you Ace for continuously teaching the world about the global diversity of the Afro diaspora. My BFF is from Colombia. She is a Beautiful Boldly Black Woman. People in California are still shocked when she speaks Spanish! The ignorance is real.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Thanks Ace for bringing the spotlight on Black people all over Latin America and Mexico; which due to bigotry and color prejudice has been hidden for centuries!
When you’re watching this video, it doesn’t even seem like you’re in Columbia. It’s like you are in a different part of the world. I love how they have their own structure to their culture and society there. The people are so open. I love how they have the children involved early in the culture so that they will never forget. You always find good food. It was great seeing Tay there. 🌎👣🙏
Me too. Amazes how much strength our ancestors has given us. Our spirit, our need for community, acceptance and love. But, they're lost in the US constantly apologizing to others for embracing roots, to make them feel comfortable. Not me, I've ALWAYS knew who I was and where we came from, I ALWAYS embraced our ancestors and will NEVER turn up my nose to what they went through for us be here. YOU SHOULD HAVE MILLIONS OF SUBS!!! SERIOUSLY! Great job Ace! Say hello to little J-Lo. Gorgeous
Dr. Nicolás León,(1859-1929) Historia General de Mexico,1919. "The almost extinction of the original negroes during the time of the Spanish conquest and the memories of them in the most ancient traditions induce us to believe that the negroes were the first inhabitants of Mexico." Founder of Museum of Michoaćan in Mexico.
As a Colombian American I find it hard to believe that so many foreigners don't know about the Afro Colombian population and it's rich cultural contributions to the country's identity. Even though I'm not black, I've always admired what my black Colombian brothers have been able to do there in spite of so much adversity. Their social contributions and influencial importance in how they have been able mold Colombia's cultural DNA can not go unsaid. I've often noticed that when we (Colombians) meet other Colombians outside of the country, say the USA for example, we just see another Colombian. Rarely does race come to mind. But in the USA race seems to be the 1st thing people notice when encountering strangers. Don't get me wrong, there is racism in Colombia. Although not to the same degree as you may find in the USA. More than anything else, Colombia suffers from socio economic prejudice. Which is in my opinion just as bad. A poor person is heavily discriminated there. This part of Colombian society saddens and frustrates me to no end. It's the main cause of so much conflict and misery there. Thank you Ace for shedding light unto the plight of what many people go through there on an everyday basis. Much love hermano ❤
Smh….im going to cartegena in a month and i never knew about afro columbians. I feel so ignorant after watching this. When i see and hear columbian i think about everyone but black ppl. This is sad on my part. Smh
This video was so powerful thank you Ace for bring light to something that was kept in the dark keep showing how beautiful black people truly are 💯💪🏾🙏🏾🇭🇹
I am so proud of my people in Choco! They are rich in culture and community, and they have a lot to teach and share. Thank you Brother Ace! This video was such an inspiration!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
When I went to Medellin I was so happy when I saw Black people. I literally ran over to say hello, but couldn't say anything else. It's my goal to speak Spanish so that I can communicate with my people in Spanish speaking countries.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Choco's people may live in an improvished area of Columbia yet they are cultrually RICH the art work within that beautiful church tells the truth of their ancestors ❤ may god bless these beautiful people!❤
You did it again, King...got me tearing up seeing how proud and cultured our people are in places where it's not known or expected. All I can say is...one day. Ace Live...my new Spanish teacher.
@@krazyjnva2up2down55if that’s all you think us scattered Africans in the diaspora are is skin color and hair texture then I suggest you actually learn about us and how we ended up in so many different countries here in the western hemisphere.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the beautiful Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are beautiful Colombians, NOT BLACK!!!
It was absolutely beautiful. The sense of style and pride resonated from all the people's faces, especially the chilren, which was the most important. They are the future.
Ace, I love your commentary on religion. I am Dr. Douglas Thomas. Author of the classic text, African Traditional Religion in the Modern World. You are correct when insinuating that those of us who are of African descent, lost something essential, when forced to abandon our religious tradition. Again, thanks so much for sharing this very important information.
@@terijohnson3925 Great! Please read a free excerpt online of my books, African Traditional Religion in the Modern World. And check out my new book titled, Martin L King Jr On Politicians and Oligarchs. If religion is your thing, I discuss all the major Black religion's, from Vodun, to Santeria, All the major west African religions, and of course, the religion of kemet/Egypt which is the mother of Black religion. The King book is the greatest text ever written on his political philosophy. Please read an excerpt online
I’m curious to know what you think of many black people reclaiming our heritage of being the true Israelites. The Bible has definitely been tainted w/ but our Elohim left enough for us to grab the truth.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Man this is beautiful they don't have much but they enjoy themselves , thats what's missing here in the states ,we got so caught up in colonial ways of greed , it has just corrupted everyone & everyplace , it's very humbling , not to stressful in Colombia I gotta go there might even find a woman who ain't always concerned $$$
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the beautiful Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are beautiful Colombians, NOT BLACK!!!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Thank you so much Ace! I've been to Colombia several times (Bogotá and smaller cities outside). I didn’t see many people that looked like me and when I did, we were so genuinely pleased to see each other, we greeted each other like old friends! I always queried, "Ok, so where are the people that look like me here?" My eyes have been opened and some questions answered by your channel! 👏🏾
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Just subscribed my friend and I’ve just discovered you two days ago. I’m going through this cancer journey and you help me wanna live. It’s inspiring, and makes me miss being social. I’m to sick to barley even work anymore, but you have for sure helped me keep fighting and pursuing to be the best me I can be. Much blessings and look forward to your life and health journey. 🙏🏿🧡🙏🏿🧡
Its crazy im looking at all the foods im cape Verdean 🇨🇻 and we eat similar foods i guess all of these foods most come from Africa mixed with Spanish and Portuguese culture
Yo Ace, my wife is from Quibdo! If you get time go to the Nature Park in Tutunendo. It's like 20 minutes away, there's a small fee to get in but worth the trip. Be careful though, seems like evertime I visit Choco I always see a snake in the rural areas!
I am enjoying getting back to your usual blog with searching for fellow Afro-Caribbeans in the Americas....we all need to appreciate each other and learn from each other.
hey man thanks for taking the time to show me your awesome City for anybody reading this and would like to contact my Tour guy his information is in the video description above
Wow. In my opinion, this is your best video yet! Your skills have grown exponentially! The music, the animations, language translations!! Excellent work Ace!!!
@@ACEDTVL THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Did a tour with Black Choco Tours last year to visit a cultural celebration, San Pacho Fiesta!! It was amazing, next year September you guys have to visit!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the beautiful Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are beautiful Colombians, NOT BLACK!!!
Thank you for showing me my country through the distance. I left Colombia when I was a teenager. I live in the U.S., I am glad you are showing the world the beautiful people of Colombia in all its beautiful colors, literally. 😍💝🇨🇴♥️
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
I love when you do videos of the Africans in Latin America it shows how much little we in the Caribbean know of our brothers and sisters right next door
Thank you Ace for showing another beautiful part of my country Colombia. I am Colombian American and majority of my family is from Barranquilla 🎉. Colombia has a lot of diversity of which you haven’t even reached yet and that’s what makes it unique, interesting and beautiful. You never imagine what else you find out about Colombia 🇨🇴
Wow...the pride those Colombians have of being Black is absolutely mind-blowing. Even the tiffany glass in the church had Black depictictions. I am beyond words...and had no Idea Columbia had a city with such a large Black population...😮
I absolutely loved this video! You’re production gets better and better ❤ I am soo happy to see the chocolate skin around the world & they embrace it beautifully !! My heart is full 💓
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Thank you so much for shining the light on Quibdo, Choco! I have visited there before and I was so impressed with the students that were very astute and very conscious politically. The people are proud and beautiful. At the time I was there there was a big struggle against the multinational corporations taking their land along the rivers and the pacific coast for the resources. Colombia is rich with culture and history.
Seeing the girl marching in a band was great for me to see, because thats what we do In New Orleans too for Mardi Gras. Im talking about everything is almost the same as when the school march through the city for Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
You did it again bro! You once more outdid yourself! Watching the hour presentation brought cold seed on my skin and even some tears of joy to my eyes. It is so beautiful to see our people living in harmony with one another in Colombia!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
THANK YOU ACE!!❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁 I LOVE HOW YOU TRAVEL AND SHOW OUR PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT PLACES GOD BLESS YOU AND CONTINUED SAFE TRAVELS 🙏🏽 I'VE BEEN LEARNING ALOT🔥🔥🔥😊👏🏽😁
ACE - IMO, this is one of your most important and informative videos posted. To see women empowered in a chocolate city such as this one was very refreshing. RESPCT BROTHA! btw - I'm glad you treated your compadres to a meal after you crushed the sampler......LMAOOOOOO
Hello Ace you did it again and I was so happy to watch your video. Being from the French/Dutch Caribbean, it was not news to me but great to see all my Brothers and Sisters in Columbia. My church has a pastor coming from Bluefield Nicaragua and when I saw that video of yours I was like, only God will do that. lol. I have a project for you if you feel to venture on the other part of the globe. We have Black Japanese and Black Russian but don't call me to do the translation. I was raised in France and Switzerland. Yes I do speak the voltaire and swiss german not like before. Swiss German is a dialect so no google translation exist for it. Ace you are the BEST you brought tears in my eyes, Bro you need to stop.. LOL...
Being Panamanian y puerto rican, a lot of people don’t realize that yes that are darker more on the west african side BUT they are still mixed people. I’m living proof of that.
Love these freaking documentaries Ace. I know teachers be using these in their world history classes. Love the intro as always, so much go into it and the quality is top notch. Thank you brotha. Thank you for letting us know that out brothers and sisters are everywhere. P.s. I was wondering what was taking soo long on a video haha, but now I know. Shoudl've known it was gonna be something good.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!! This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!! Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!! Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!! Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Also another reason why there are so many black people there is because the Atrato River was one of the original sites for a canal. So blacks were brought there in 1820s to dig the canal Caribbean-Atlantic to Pacific, but during the digging they discover precious gems. The canal was stopped and mining took its place.
The so-called black people were always in North America, South America and the Caribbean .They were there long before the conquistadors invaded their land , they weren't brought there to build a canal they were already there.
Boricua Hispanic Indian n black Iam. We latinos are mix n that why I love the way we are we era the sample, puerto rico cuba santo domingo n Colombia n other places are people look black but some people don't look black but they era black by DNA like me the doctor tell me n my grandma mother was black n other India both of my grandma was dark , my grandma from my father was light skin looks like India so . My mother check her DNA n only 25 porciento Spain, that crazy but we speak Spanish but not 100 percent, the other porcentaje is black n India Portuguese . We get well along with other people. I hope you keeping make more videos n you know some latino have black DNA to. By making video you getting smart n knowing the people around the world. God bless you. From Rochester NY. Dios te bendiga. Dios siga bendiciendo a este muchacho que va y estudia las culturas de otro país y es que los latino somo una mezcla de cultura como yo tengo las tres 25 porciento de España y el resto es indio y África .
Thank you for sharing. You have allowed me to see places I never felt I would see or desired to see but now I desire to see these places first hand. Thank you again Brother
Great video. I can’t wait to visit one day. As for some of these comments mentioning (Black) Americans not knowing about Black Colombians, the face of Latino communities is white/mixed race, not Black. And historically, Black people in these countries have been pushed into separate areas away from mainstream culture. While we must educate ourselves, from a commercialized and media standpoint, this is why some people were not aware.
Cool video! I do wish their healthcare system improves there, that place is literally sitting on goldmines! The people are golden too 🤩😎 Observation leaves me to assume that women make up a large portion of their town’s population. 🤗😉😁 and it seems so peaceful there too! I loved how he named the other melanin- enriched towns nearby. Our ppl have always been fashion forward! I loved the artful catwalk presentations and the parade of young girls empowering the streets!! Food looked yummy! That hearty laugh Ace gave had me tickled too, he really didn’t know! 😅
It is far from peaceful my sister. Black and Indigenous people are routinely forced from their lands by guerillas and narcos. There is a lot of violence and the black people of Cali, Buenaventura, Choco etc will tell you. The biggest port in Colombia is in Buenaventura and from there a lot of drugs are export through the Pacific to land in the US, Europe etc. Black people are used as labor along the distribution chain but benefit nothing. As you can see from the housing ,it is pretty clear the central government in Bogota cares not a whole lot about the conditions of black and indigenous folks. Their Vice President is now a black woman and hopefully more resouces get allocated to the poor people and there is also a good portion on non black or non indigenous people who struggle in Colombia. The income inequality is terrible.
I ❤ this video Ace Beautiful people , food, and culture. I really appreciate traveling along with you. The parades remind me of the Mardi Gras we have in New Orleans always a great celebration 🎉🎉🎉🎉 A positive video for all to see! VIVA! ❤❤❤
I know the attorney. He is a great guy. His name is Eddie. If you travel to Colombia look for him. They are us. We are them... These are our brothers and sisters. So proud of him. He is reaching out to black america.
Ace you have unlocked so much history for me in my time of watching your channel. Thank you! May God continue to give you the strength to continue this beautiful talent you have!
African Americans need to know about how much we endure throughout the world and support black culture when they travel. This should be a destination for Africans the world over, come and spend some money here, as well as, other Columbian cities that have large black populations.
Most of the the diaspora went to Brazil.
@@richradtylr4just outta curiosity, are the numbers really large? I wonder what other Latinx countries the diaspora went to in large numbers
More than came to America by a lot.@@bluelotushistory
Move to Africa
also Columbia's Vice President is a woman of African Descent Francia Marquez
We should goto Choco and dump a bunch of money in the area. I'm rooting for everybody black.
No lo tires, es mas facil darselo ir a las zonas mas pobres y darselo a la gente que realmente lo necesita. Saludos desde Colombia,Quibdó-Chocó❤❤❤
Yes open a few businesses and create a trade between Choco and NYC LA Chicago ATL. Consume our own products and form Choco towns in every US city. The Chinese did it why not us!
@@Scattaman-Priest Exactly. Do you ideas for what businesses would work?
@@JohnMcCullough97From an IT perspective a datacenter (DR site) and low cost development staff. Business analysts in Harlem/Chicago/Philly/Watts and the coders in choco. For non IT textile companies in choco and retail stores in above cities. You don’t even need storefront just use the food truck model. Get the few black owned banks involved for the capital in both countries
@@Scattaman-Priest I’m an IT guy so I like the tech stuff. We would have to train to develop programmers.
What could we manufacture in Chico and sell to the world?
I am Colombian and although I am not Black, I love the diversity of my country, and regardless of our tone/color of our skin as long as you are born in Colombia you are my brother and/or sister. Therefore, the Black people are my siblings too. :) In a nutshell, I love all of my people (all the good beautiful and kind hearted Colombians).
You are black you think you are Caucasian? You are not white cut it out you just have a lighter shade of skin
We don’t believe you 👎🏽
Until they marry into a Blanquita or move into the neighborhood or get a higher paying job over white!!
I love you Brother. Té amo mi hermano. 🇭🇹
then how come their has been little to no representation of Black faces in Colombia and black pilots in Latin American Airlines based out of Colombia?
THANK YOU. Finally, Americans are realizing that there are blacks in Colombia. I am a Black Dominican American. But I have known for years, about the blacks in Colombia. The provide so much richness and variety to Colombians its incredible. Their life is very similar to the Dominican Republic. I love that Black Colombians are proud of their blackness. Big up to Black Colombians! In Dom. Rep. moto-taxis are called moto-concho.
Blacc Americans always knew... In our circles we have no Fly zones and "are they racist there" ..... Lol. We don't go where we aren't welcome.....
Thanks for sharing with you being Dominican and proud to say Black Dominican gives us hope. White missionaries really got in our heads all over the world, sending the message that the closer to white, the better you are.
Unfortunately, we can't just be American, Colombian, Dominican, or Brazilian we're defined as Black.
In some places, it's like the "Black" marks as less than, but I'm starting to see the pride. People are obviously always going to see the darker skin, but we've gotta make it a positive thing.
Love your truth and evergy
There are Black people all over South America!
I'm glad you as a Dominican embrace your African ancestry. We all know that isn't so common. However, all African descended people in the Americas have gone through this attack on negritud. I just love when we all can connect and have conversations sharing experiences. Mama Africa smiles when her children in the diaspora come together
@@kamargee9680 they normally would say I'm not black I'm Dominican
As a senior Jamaican living in the US, I am beyond excited and happy to learn about the history and the existence of these awesome human beings in that part of the world.. What a wonderful surprise this has been.. One Love to you Ace, great job!
Ever hear of Veracruz, Mexico?
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
@nigelmcgiver2275 not everybody knows there's black cultures in Colombia that have there own city. This story isn't told mainstream. That's why he's surprised.. why are you curious by that?
but you as west hey bro i am so happy about that i am black from honduras thre is black hispanic or black latino in the USAmany black people they say we are not black cause our first language is espanol
You are doing an amazing work brother. All the blacks around the world appreciate your hard work.
Thanks for watching is there something that you would like me to film?
@@ACEDTVL las fiestas de San Pacho en Quibdó.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
I suppose you must have by now a list of all black cities of Colombia. In case you don't I'll make a list for you:
1. Quibdó
2. Buenaventura
3. Tumaco
4. Santander de Quilichao
5. Puerto Tejada
0:51 Choco is missing from the lust
Palenque
quidbo is the capital of choco@@danielwallerjr6857
Cali
@@hph8340 Cali and Cartagena have large afro populations but we are talking about large towns with over 90% blacks.
Thank you Ace for continuously teaching the world about the global diversity of the Afro diaspora. My BFF is from Colombia. She is a Beautiful Boldly Black Woman. People in California are still shocked when she speaks Spanish! The ignorance is real.
Why wouldnt they be? 😂 Why do people think the west coast is supoosed to be like NYC.
The ignorance is truly real.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
@@timasuna1756 EXACTLY, this guys cultural ignorance is unreal.... people just talk to make noise
Thanks Ace for bringing the spotlight on Black people all over Latin America and Mexico; which due to bigotry and color prejudice has been hidden for centuries!
It's just a bit too many in the Americas.
Ah and where are you from?
@@angelgregio
@@minxkitty From U.S.
@@angelgregio an American?? Eww
@@Heywhatsupman20 I know I know. Americans have a bad reputation.
When you’re watching this video, it doesn’t even seem like you’re in Columbia. It’s like you are in a different part of the world. I love how they have their own structure to their culture and society there. The people are so open. I love how they have the children involved early in the culture so that they will never forget. You always find good food. It was great seeing Tay there. 🌎👣🙏
that is because they are not in Columbia, they are in Colombia.
Colombia is a country with a lot of countries inside.
not really.. Same story in all the Western world countries pretty much @@SahrScorp
Me too. Amazes how much strength our ancestors has given us. Our spirit, our need for community, acceptance and love. But, they're lost in the US constantly apologizing to others for embracing roots, to make them feel comfortable. Not me, I've ALWAYS knew who I was and where we came from, I ALWAYS embraced our ancestors and will NEVER turn up my nose to what they went through for us be here.
YOU SHOULD HAVE MILLIONS OF SUBS!!! SERIOUSLY!
Great job Ace! Say hello to little J-Lo. Gorgeous
@@OsiRixxx thanks it was a typo
Dr. Nicolás León,(1859-1929) Historia General de Mexico,1919. "The almost extinction of the original negroes during the time of the Spanish conquest and the memories of them in the most ancient traditions induce us to believe that the negroes were the first inhabitants of Mexico." Founder of Museum of Michoaćan in Mexico.
Brought tears to my eyes Ace. Love my global African family!
As a Colombian American I find it hard to believe that so many foreigners don't know about the Afro Colombian population and it's rich cultural contributions to the country's identity.
Even though I'm not black, I've always admired what my black Colombian brothers have been able to do there in spite of so much adversity. Their social contributions and influencial importance in how they have been able mold Colombia's cultural DNA can not go unsaid.
I've often noticed that when we (Colombians) meet other Colombians outside of the country, say the USA for example, we just see another Colombian. Rarely does race come to mind.
But in the USA race seems to be the 1st thing people notice when encountering strangers.
Don't get me wrong, there is racism in Colombia. Although not to the same degree as you may find in the USA.
More than anything else, Colombia suffers from socio economic prejudice. Which is in my opinion just as bad. A poor person is heavily discriminated there. This part of Colombian society saddens and frustrates me to no end. It's the main cause of so much conflict and misery there.
Thank you Ace for shedding light unto the plight of what many people go through there on an everyday basis. Much love hermano ❤
We focus too much on football and basketball and 9-5'n over here 😏
I loved everything about this comment
Nice to see God Bless you all🙏
because they think Latin America is like mexico lol.
Smh….im going to cartegena in a month and i never knew about afro columbians. I feel so ignorant after watching this. When i see and hear columbian i think about everyone but black ppl. This is sad on my part. Smh
This video was so powerful thank you Ace for bring light to something that was kept in the dark keep showing how beautiful black people truly are 💯💪🏾🙏🏾🇭🇹
Brotha keep doing Gods work exposing the world to Afro cultures all over. You opened my eyes
Wait? There’s black people outside of Africa? WoW
Same bro
@@Utubedeletescomments 😂😂 Thats why its important to travel !
If you've ever lived on the East Coast, you already know Latinos come in all colors. C'mon son
on gawd world wide
I am so proud of my people in Choco! They are rich in culture and community, and they have a lot to teach and share. Thank you Brother Ace! This video was such an inspiration!
The marching band ...was very moving ...love the cooperative spirit of the women.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Wow, the market reminds me of central Accra in Ghana. We are all the same everywhere, Africans and Africans in the Diaspora.
BS! We are not Africans! You are! But we are not! We are indigenous to the Americas! We have nothing in common with Africans besides our skin color.
When I went to Medellin I was so happy when I saw Black people. I literally ran over to say hello, but couldn't say anything else. It's my goal to speak Spanish so that I can communicate with my people in Spanish speaking countries.
Then get started learning. You Tube is full of free courses for beginners.
I recommend "Spanish with Paul."
@R1M1rm1 I'm also trying to learn Spanish and go to Medellin. Would you be down to connect and learn Spanish together?
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Bro it is not like in America 😂 también in latam we don’t give a f about color 😂 don’t bring your racism’s over here 😂
@@Sj24171 Yes y'all do. Stop telling lies.
Choco's people may live in an improvished area of Columbia yet they are cultrually RICH the art work within that beautiful church tells the truth of their ancestors ❤ may god bless these beautiful people!❤
You did it again, King...got me tearing up seeing how proud and cultured our people are in places where it's not known or expected.
All I can say is...one day.
Ace Live...my new Spanish teacher.
@@krazyjnva2up2down55if that’s all you think us scattered Africans in the diaspora are is skin color and hair texture then I suggest you actually learn about us and how we ended up in so many different countries here in the western hemisphere.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the beautiful Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are beautiful Colombians, NOT BLACK!!!
The fashion show was incredible. Beautifully crafted costumes worn by beautiful people. I'm sharing this.
It was absolutely beautiful. The sense of style and pride resonated from all the people's faces, especially the chilren, which was the most important. They are the future.
Ace, I love your commentary on religion. I am Dr. Douglas Thomas. Author of the classic text, African Traditional Religion in the Modern World. You are correct when insinuating that those of us who are of African descent, lost something essential, when forced to abandon our religious tradition. Again, thanks so much for sharing this very important information.
Absolutely I want to know more. It’s a beautiful thing
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@@terijohnson3925 Great! Please read a free excerpt online of my books, African Traditional Religion in the Modern World. And check out my new book titled, Martin L King Jr On Politicians and Oligarchs. If religion is your thing, I discuss all the major Black religion's, from Vodun, to Santeria, All the major west African religions, and of course, the religion of kemet/Egypt which is the mother of Black religion. The King book is the greatest text ever written on his political philosophy. Please read an excerpt online
I’m curious to know what you think of many black people reclaiming our heritage of being the true Israelites.
The Bible has definitely been tainted w/ but our Elohim left enough for us to grab the truth.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
This tour is deep. Loved the paintings reflecting the African-Columbian history..
African-Colombian (not Columbian, people tend to mispell the name of the country.)
I like how Eddy said “We kept here working surviving doing what we do.” He was like you know how we do it as black folks universally.
on gawd
One of the best videos yet! I love being apart of the African community we everywhere!
Man this is beautiful they don't have much but they enjoy themselves , thats what's missing here in the states ,we got so caught up in colonial ways of greed , it has just corrupted everyone & everyplace , it's very humbling , not to stressful in Colombia I gotta go there might even find a woman who ain't always concerned $$$
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the beautiful Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are beautiful Colombians, NOT BLACK!!!
I am so happy that you have showcased these wonderful people. I love my people
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
The kids are beautiful, and it shows the uniguness and creativity of black people. This wonderful, and I will be there for the next one.
You caught my Niece marching in the beginning!
Thank you so much Ace!
I've been to Colombia several times (Bogotá and smaller cities outside). I didn’t see many people that looked like me and when I did, we were so genuinely pleased to see each other, we greeted each other like old friends!
I always queried, "Ok, so where are the people that look like me here?"
My eyes have been opened and some questions answered by your channel! 👏🏾
My mom grew up there, she said they were racist to her her entire life until she left and even when she went back it never felt the same for her
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
The tour Guide’s Hair is life.. 😅 I wish my hair looks like that.
Why are the the other guys not lol
There they go
Beautiful video, beautiful place beautiful people ,thank you for sharing🫂🌹
Just subscribed my friend and I’ve just discovered you two days ago. I’m going through this cancer journey and you help me wanna live. It’s inspiring, and makes me miss being social. I’m to sick to barley even work anymore, but you have for sure helped me keep fighting and pursuing to be the best me I can be. Much blessings and look forward to your life and health journey. 🙏🏿🧡🙏🏿🧡
Good luck to you, STAY STRONG AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Its crazy im looking at all the foods im cape Verdean 🇨🇻 and we eat similar foods i guess all of these foods most come from Africa mixed with Spanish and Portuguese culture
Yo Ace, my wife is from Quibdo! If you get time go to the Nature Park in Tutunendo. It's like 20 minutes away, there's a small fee to get in but worth the trip. Be careful though, seems like evertime I visit Choco I always see a snake in the rural areas!
My gf is Quibdoseña too! The river at Tutunendo is a great way to relax
We need more black education videos like this.
I am enjoying getting back to your usual blog with searching for fellow Afro-Caribbeans in the Americas....we all need to appreciate each other and learn from each other.
Hey Ace, thanks for letting me show you around!
hey man thanks for taking the time to show me your awesome City for anybody reading this and would like to contact my Tour guy his information is in the video description above
they seem like such beautiful people inside and out i love my people globally
I am originally from Africa and watching this is like watching zanzibar
It's cool how on a random day the black people of Quibdo, Choco are showing so much love to the children.
Wow. In my opinion, this is your best video yet! Your skills have grown exponentially! The music, the animations, language translations!! Excellent work Ace!!!
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THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
I'll be traveling there soon.
Just beautiful!
Did a tour with Black Choco Tours last year to visit a cultural celebration, San Pacho Fiesta!! It was amazing, next year September you guys have to visit!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the beautiful Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are beautiful Colombians, NOT BLACK!!!
Do you have a link for the your?
Brother, you continue to grow and educate us all to the options we have in this world. Thank you for opening our eyes!
Thank you for showing me my country through the distance. I left Colombia when I was a teenager. I live in the U.S., I am glad you are showing the world the beautiful people of Colombia in all its beautiful colors, literally. 😍💝🇨🇴♥️
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
You should check out Yolombó Antioquia Colombia… where the vice president of Colombia (Francia Marquez) grew up.
Is Nice to see that the african diaspora keep the their believe. The ancestors never sleep.
I love when you do videos of the Africans in Latin America it shows how much little we in the Caribbean know of our brothers and sisters right next door
Thank you Ace for showing another beautiful part of my country Colombia. I am Colombian American and majority of my family is from Barranquilla 🎉. Colombia has a lot of diversity of which you haven’t even reached yet and that’s what makes it unique, interesting and beautiful. You never imagine what else you find out about Colombia 🇨🇴
I’m from Chocó and am so glad to having you in our land. Thanks Ace for sharing the other Colombia…
I was in Istmina, Choco, Colombia 🇨🇴 2 weeks ago the kanaval festival ..beautiful and kindness … food lot of rice plantains yuca and meat
I would love to go to this city.
Wow...the pride those Colombians have of being Black is absolutely mind-blowing. Even the tiffany glass in the church had Black depictictions.
I am beyond words...and had no Idea Columbia had a city with such a large Black population...😮
Who are *Columbians* ?
Theres also other cities that have predominantly black populations, Cartagena, Buenaventura, Cali, San andres.
Should they be proud to be purple?
@@Utubedeletescomments But you were proud when you ate my BBC!
Are they black or does that include zambo and mulatto because somem of them looked to be zambo or mulatto@@RickRoss3251
I absolutely loved this video! You’re production gets better and better ❤ I am soo happy to see the chocolate skin around the world & they embrace it beautifully !! My heart is full 💓
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
Give thanks for this useful information-never knew that such a vibrant thriving black community existed in that country.
Go ahead Bruh. Commenting before I even watch. Because I know that it's a hit.
Pure vibrations another blessed video. Respect all time.
love this history lesson and thank you for bridging this to us in the US
What a blessing to be able to travel like you do. Enjoy your life. ❤
Thank you Ace,This was Beautiful to watch… very Dope. Peace Much Respect.
Thank you so much for shining the light on Quibdo, Choco! I have visited there before and I was so impressed with the students that were very astute and very conscious politically. The people are proud and beautiful. At the time I was there there was a big struggle against the multinational corporations taking their land along the rivers and the pacific coast for the resources. Colombia is rich with culture and history.
Seeing the girl marching in a band was great for me to see, because thats what we do In New Orleans too for Mardi Gras. Im talking about everything is almost the same as when the school march through the city for Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Ace, this video is informative and tastefully executed. I’m proud of you and your work. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Salute to brotha Ace on these Afrocolombian video, travels...Salute to my brothas and sistas in Colombia ✊🏾✊🏾 history is important...now , Unite!
You did it again bro! You once more outdid yourself! Watching the hour presentation brought cold seed on my skin and even some tears of joy to my eyes. It is so beautiful to see our people living in harmony with one another in Colombia!
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
My Colombian Brothers &Sisters God Willing Someday I Come And Visit You
ACE this is the number one video of black latino culture. I would like you visit our Afro Latino brothers in Guinea Ecuatorial, in West Africa.
Afro Colombian culture ** there is no other place in latin america that embraces black pride then Colombia.
@@RickRoss3251 Cuba embrace more than Colombia En Cuba se rinde culto religioso a deidades africanas como el Dios Yemaya, Babalu Aye,
THANK YOU ACE!!❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😁 I LOVE HOW YOU TRAVEL AND SHOW OUR PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT PLACES GOD BLESS YOU AND CONTINUED SAFE TRAVELS 🙏🏽 I'VE BEEN LEARNING ALOT🔥🔥🔥😊👏🏽😁
ACE - IMO, this is one of your most important and informative videos posted. To see women empowered in a chocolate city such as this one was very refreshing. RESPCT BROTHA! btw - I'm glad you treated your compadres to a meal after you crushed the sampler......LMAOOOOOO
This video was awesome. It was very refreshing to see a lot of rich black culture in Colombia. Thank you, Ace.
Quindo is very interesting thanks for sharing
The spelling it's: "Quibdó".
Hello Ace you did it again and I was so happy to watch your video. Being from the French/Dutch Caribbean, it was not news to me but great to see all my Brothers and Sisters in Columbia. My church has a pastor coming from Bluefield Nicaragua and when I saw that video of yours I was like, only God will do that. lol. I have a project for you if you feel to venture on the other part of the globe. We have Black Japanese and Black Russian but don't call me to do the translation. I was raised in France and Switzerland. Yes I do speak the voltaire and swiss german not like before. Swiss German is a dialect so no google translation exist for it. Ace you are the BEST you brought tears in my eyes, Bro you need to stop.. LOL...
Beautiful, nice to see that great changes are happenings around the world,... Congratulations...Greetings from Mauritius Island.......Afrika Unit
Being Panamanian y puerto rican, a lot of people don’t realize that yes that are darker more on the west african side BUT they are still mixed people. I’m living proof of that.
Bro i will love to live here its so amazing 😢as a black American brother ppl are so different and welcoming
He is a great travel guide
They are beautiful....Period❤ The fashion show was absolutely fabulous
Love these freaking documentaries Ace. I know teachers be using these in their world history classes. Love the intro as always, so much go into it and the quality is top notch. Thank you brotha. Thank you for letting us know that out brothers and sisters are everywhere.
P.s. I was wondering what was taking soo long on a video haha, but now I know. Shoudl've known it was gonna be something good.
THEY ARE NOT BLACK!!!
This is anti-Black American, xenophobic and racist!!
Black is the Ethnic identity of BLACK 🇺🇸 ONLY!!!
Race black does not exist, it is fictional!!!
Those people are Colombian, NOT BLACK!!!
I like that you put your heart & soul into your love of travel and the history of original people.
Ace does it again...Thank you for all you do.
Salute from Texas 🙏🏽
Also another reason why there are so many black people there is because the Atrato River was one of the original sites for a canal. So blacks were brought there in 1820s to dig the canal Caribbean-Atlantic to Pacific, but during the digging they discover precious gems. The canal was stopped and mining took its place.
The so-called black people were always in North America, South America and the Caribbean .They were there long before the conquistadors invaded their land , they weren't brought there to build a canal they were already there.
Boricua Hispanic Indian n black Iam. We latinos are mix n that why I love the way we are we era the sample, puerto rico cuba santo domingo n Colombia n other places are people look black but some people don't look black but they era black by DNA like me the doctor tell me n my grandma mother was black n other India both of my grandma was dark , my grandma from my father was light skin looks like India so . My mother check her DNA n only 25 porciento Spain, that crazy but we speak Spanish but not 100 percent, the other porcentaje is black n India Portuguese . We get well along with other people. I hope you keeping make more videos n you know some latino have black DNA to. By making video you getting smart n knowing the people around the world. God bless you. From Rochester NY. Dios te bendiga. Dios siga bendiciendo a este muchacho que va y estudia las culturas de otro país y es que los latino somo una mezcla de cultura como yo tengo las tres 25 porciento de España y el resto es indio y África .
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Beautiful people, beautiful culture. Definitely adding Choco to my list for 2024. "That Ain't Water" best line of the video 🤣🤣🤣
Choco is very close to Panama
Will be nice to see all the spirituality of our brothers and sisters from the other side of the see. Specialy their dieties
John Mitchell ----with a taste of Ace making the peolple happy and glad to see us and we return the faver, they have their problems also.
BEAUTIFUL coverage of the absolute BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! Mi Familiá!
Thank you for sharing. You have allowed me to see places I never felt I would see or desired to see but now I desire to see these places first hand. Thank you again Brother
Great video. I can’t wait to visit one day. As for some of these comments mentioning (Black) Americans not knowing about Black Colombians, the face of Latino communities is white/mixed race, not Black. And historically, Black people in these countries have been pushed into separate areas away from mainstream culture. While we must educate ourselves, from a commercialized and media standpoint, this is why some people were not aware.
beautiful country and people.
Excellent video ACE💯🌠👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Cool video! I do wish their healthcare system improves there, that place is literally sitting on goldmines! The people are golden too 🤩😎 Observation leaves me to assume that women make up a large portion of their town’s population. 🤗😉😁 and it seems so peaceful there too! I loved how he named the other melanin- enriched towns nearby. Our ppl have always been fashion forward! I loved the artful catwalk presentations and the parade of young girls empowering the streets!! Food looked yummy! That hearty laugh Ace gave had me tickled too, he really didn’t know! 😅
It is far from peaceful my sister. Black and Indigenous people are routinely forced from their lands by guerillas and narcos. There is a lot of violence and the black people of Cali, Buenaventura, Choco etc will tell you. The biggest port in Colombia is in Buenaventura and from there a lot of drugs are export through the Pacific to land in the US, Europe etc. Black people are used as labor along the distribution chain but benefit nothing. As you can see from the housing ,it is pretty clear the central government in Bogota cares not a whole lot about the conditions of black and indigenous folks. Their Vice President is now a black woman and hopefully more resouces get allocated to the poor people and there is also a good portion on non black or non indigenous people who struggle in Colombia. The income inequality is terrible.
I love this video. Viva El Choco💖😎
Thank you for capturing the sense of pride in the people throughout Quibdo Choco. Well done, sir. We all have so much to offer.
I ❤ this video Ace Beautiful people , food, and culture. I really appreciate traveling along with you. The parades remind me of the Mardi Gras we have in New Orleans always a great celebration 🎉🎉🎉🎉 A positive video for all to see! VIVA! ❤❤❤
The food looks amazing
I know the attorney. He is a great guy. His name is Eddie. If you travel to Colombia look for him. They are us. We are them... These are our brothers and sisters. So proud of him. He is reaching out to black america.
Ace you have unlocked so much history for me in my time of watching your channel. Thank you! May God continue to give you the strength to continue this beautiful talent you have!
Great content Ace one love black peoples one love Africa
Man Ace is this epic content I've always been intrigued by Quibdo and its Afro history love this👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿