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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- In this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce Taylor, an American Teacher and Model living in Seoul, South Korea. Listen as Taylor shares her experience living in Korea as a black woman and opens up about some of the struggles she faced and observations she's made since living there. Watch to hear her story.
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The Black Experience Japan I truly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your experience.
I beg you, pin my comment up... There's a lot of white supremacy in this comment section and they are preaching that Racism exists and *nobody (e.g. black people) should expect anything to change for their sake* they further go on to say *explore the world* to suggest ppl who are discriminated against, should *go somewhere else where their not hated on* ... FML.
@Norris Cool Hi Norris. I heard her say that one doesn't need to be validated by the Koreans and she even talked about loving yourself. It seems that she was only answering the interviewer's questions and sharing her experiences.
@@thequeenadamsshow276 all the white people literally got TRIGGERED. Yet they came here to watch a video about a Black girl's EXPERIENCE.
This is a cool video, very good information! But, it would be neat to see these kinds of videos with Japanese and Korean subtitles.
they want our rhythm but not our blues
Ash Ing Well said
Poetic comment
This should be top comment 👍
no body wants blackness lmao
@@dashinazarov exactly. everybody wants to be "black" , but nobody wants to be black
I APPRECIATE THE CAMERA MOVEMENT
Now we can actually see what the place is like.
Yeah, I liked too, but in the beginning it was a little discomfortable. After minutes I accustomed with the movement.
Bigtruckseriesreview Motorsports AkeriaRivers True
Exactly a lot of videos on youtube of people just walking around. I dont go for the carefully constructed videos. Lol. Want the real deal.
right it was mesmerizing
I really appreciate the roving interview. It's an excellent interview as usual from Ranzo.We got not only an interview but the moving, living breathing context of seeing Korea in motion
I applaud the cameraman for not crashing while filming haha
It’s a selfie stick
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@carlosmoreno986 the stick must be named that😂
Felt like I was watching a movie.Excellent!
@@whykatera81 Actually it's not😅
This woman is beautiful, intelligent, very progressive, open and inviting.
💯💯💯
Adventurer
Yet she willingly chooses to put herself in a society that is culturally taught to think of her as an INFERIOR. That's not intelligence
Her education, teaching skills, and knowledge would take her a LOOOOOOONNG way if she were teaching in Africa.
But y'all want to be accepted by whites and Asians 🤣
I’ve watched so many of these videos but this girl has been my favorite. Her level of confidence is infectious. She stands out and is not about blending in.
She's honestly the big sister I wish I had. I could use a role model like her.
Well, she wasn't gonna blend in no matter what... She's tall for starters lol
I agree.. I love her energy, her determination, and her unapologetic black girl magic.
@@kinaapplethorp2189 She's literally my sister XD Just felt like jumping in with that fact.
@@BigWillProductions1 oh wow that's so cool! You two must be pretty close. You're lucky to have such a kind and thoughtful sister! 😊😊
Kudos to this young lady. She is one of the few interviewees, thus far, who has not given a pass to Asians for their lack of respect towards black people's personal space. Thanks for your courage. Your inner light shines through. May God bless you. Stay out of the roads.
Natasel why?
@@iberaya01 Dont feed the trolls...ignore it.
She said they push their own ppl tho lol
She's one of the few interviewees that has been brain washed by western media and who chooses to see herself as a victim. Western (white) media are always trying to pit different groups against each other to try as take the heat off themselves as the true racists and all the wrongs they do to other groups. Asians don't need a "pass". Just like Black people don't need a "pass". You're going to preach to Asians about respecting others? LOL...Please. Personal space is looked at different in different cultures. Shaking hands or hugging people when greeting is considered "invasion of personal space" in Asia. Also, complaining about personal space is ridiculous in a mega city. She needs to go to New York city(which overall has a smaller population than Seoul and in a larger area than Seoul) and see how "polite" people are in New York city. She's from Nevada which has no truly large city so I can understand about the feeling of space. She's from a small small town.
@Natasel Womp womp womp. Shut up.
being black everywhere is hard...and i'm tried of having that stop me
Just be yourself if someone don't like u well it's there loss that they cannot see the personality and rather judge by looks...
Those people don't deserve your attention... ♡
Every country has biases..... every country. The only way to over come is to DESTROY
Michelle M Go to Japan bro they love us.However I will say be extra respectful if you ever go
^ I agree. I went to Japan and everyone was so respectful and minded their own business. I’m planning on going back once corona is calmed down and when I get a little older.
PERIODT
Please black folks...QUIT looking for validation from others! This sista is beautiful!
I've seen comments like this in just about every video on this channel but no one ever elaborates. Explain please?
I think you missed the point. She isn’t looking for validation she is stating a fact
Race didn’t exist until someone came up with the concept of slavery....
I hope she stayed in Africa for atleast a week
kittenhoodie this girl displays great qualities. Basically she is not hell bent on being liked. She doesn’t seek validation from others to feel whole and she doesn’t spend a lot of time complaining about representing her race. We don’t need to be liked. The stench of victimhood is really off putting
Shes is the first person I've seen to voice outloud something I keep saying! If you are a developed nation with working functioning internet, technology, smart phones, using ignorance as an excuse for racial bias and prejudice is really not acceptable! Also she has the same wish I have regarding a unified Africa. Aw shes awesome! If I ever do take that trip to S.Korea I'd love to meet her! ❤
I have a different point of view, on this. For sure they should try harder to educate people and teach more to eradicate racial bias & prejudices, but ignorance goes both ways. She said in this video that many Americans think that Korea is 'a' country, as opposed to North & South. That is such a basic knowledge that can also be gained through using internet or smart phones. So my point is, if someone doesn't know that, and it never occurred to them to use internet to find out, then, you can't expect others to know about you.
@@itseveryday8600 She said using ignorance as an excuse for racial bias and prejudice. Not knowing that North Korea and South Korea are separate countries is not racial bias or prejudice. Most people on earth probably don't have a great working knowledge of geography. But most people on earth naturally know that you should be kind and a decent human being. I tutored Korean students who didn't know that LA and New York were really far from where we were living in Miami. I didn't see that as ignorant.
@@itseveryday8600 I will highlight again that I spoke about *developed nations*. Period. I never gave a pass to any country in particular. To expand on my point however, I do also believe societal ignorance is sometimes taught in its own way. To use your reasoning, I believe its very intentional that many Americans speak of the giant continent of Africa like it's a country. That I believe is purposely put into our minds to further lesson the greatness, abilities and diversity of the people and the nations therein. However I was speaking less of geography and more about treatment of people. To cherry pick from black culture, then treat those same people poorly but use "ignorance" as an excuse is, for lack if a better word, BS. They somehow were able to get on the internet and learn about our music but cant learn about us or how to respect us???
The thing is people have fears and these most of these nations have frontier fears.They fear that we will do our worst to them as black people they are paranoid they live with the wrong ideas about us as people and they feed each other these lies...nobody wants to hear the truth because it's not what they expected.Unfortunately as a we people we must care for one another
To Taylor's point, it's an intentional ignorance. They have the information at their fingertips but it's not worth their time to research. They are comfortable not knowing and don't care to because media and distorted educational system will feed it to them.
It's a good thing that vloggers like this are sharing information with those willing to learn and trying to bridge the gap. I just came across a Korean guy who based in Korea who, in an effort to overcome his ignorance to the Muslim culture, decided to vlog on Muslims living in his country. He then started to visit countries with heavy Muslim populations.
I’m so thankful that I’m Black.✊🏾
Personally, I'm just cool with it. Not particularly thankful or anything. After all, it's not really an achievement; I mean, I did't DO anything to become black, except having black parents.
@@warpnin3 I see your mentality and I give it a nod but I LOVE being black, I am more than just cool with it because I admire what black people have done and how far we've come with the deck stacked against us. I love how we continue to defy white beauty standards and choose instead to embrace our melanin even though the world would have us be ashamed of it. I'm proud of our culture, every time we do something or create it the world imitates us. And that in turn makes me proud and grateful to be black and to share in this resilient and innovative culture.
@@Ellevart I feel the same, thankful to be chosen to be Black.
@@Ellevart This poor person is battling self hatred. Hatred is real. Because some don't get why they just don't like us. Not understanding that. These people and others are just jealous. The Bible says:"Jealousy is as cruel as the grave" Jealousy and racism is cruel.
Me too am very proud of being black - I know myself very well sometimes I feel am smarter than many many so called white - it all depends on how you work on yourself and enculture yourself
She would like to see a unified Africa, that's refreshing.
Bantuland is a big possibility. We can reconstruct the proto-bantu language, and we also have a simplified Bantu language called Swahili used in Kenya that is very easy for Bantus and non-Bantus to learn.
Would never happen.
Africa will unite I dont understand why people think it cannot happen
It is a sweet thought, just as a unified Europe, Middle East and Asia is. Not really realistic, since what people often mean is to unite by race. The color of the skin is not enough to unite a people. Africa has so many cultures, religions, histories and traditions. Hardly anyone is the same, and frankly, how harsh it might seem to say so (or write in this case) the thought that all black people, or all white people etc. are the same and should unite was born and will die with the Americans (especially those who are African, latin, and asian Americans). From what I can tell, no European, African or Asian would ever say lets unite our continent. That is to us inconceivable, we can cooperate but we stay individual since we are so different from our neighbours.
I mean, even here in Scandinavia we have tried to unite several times, but we have so different point of views. And we are like brothers, argues like one as well. I cannot imagine Uganda and Tanzania unite for example, not after the war between them in... 1975? 1976?1977? Later? Sorry, I'm not that good at history in Africa but I know that there was a war between them recently. Though, mostly what seems to ravage the African countries are Civil wars, and few seem to war with each other. Not to mention that there seem to be a lot of tension between different... Tribes? Can it be called ethnics groups?
For example, I remember talking to someone from South Africa who told me that there is a lot of conflict between Xhosa and Zulu because each believe themselves better than the other. Many of these conflicts has led to genocide, such in Rwanda between the Tutsi and the hutu. Then we have the killing of the Nilotic peoples by the Sudanese Arabs in the north. We have the genocide of the Acholi and Lango people in Uganda, which if I remember correctly went on to kill other groups, the Baganda among others. All these happen recently. Can you imagine uniting with the people who killed their families? What if we forced the jews during the holocaust to do the same. I think there is a reason why they wanted their own country. Maybe I'm just a cynical, but I think for know, uniting any continent is a far off dream at best.
@@josephmosetlwane4182 Maybe blocks inside Africa could be formed like Mercosul (some countries there tried that).
Africa is too diverse and too big for that. They lack of integration. Some countries trade easier with countries from other continents than bordering ones even!
European Union is closer to falling apart than reaching its full potential. That doesn't even involve all European countries. Africa would face more challenges to create something similar.
Why do all other nations admire black people but envy them at same time. Maybe it stems from fear but you can't deny their greatness.
@@twaynewade2544 were not really happy as you suggested that not it. We have our happy moments but overall the being black experience is a feeling of whether we go were not accepted or looked at as just ppl or human. We're looked at as whatever you think Black is. Generally speaking the result is some type of struggle being black. So we r used to feeling like everyday living is a Battle. We are kind of used to that oppressive fact. So we don't think of suicide usually. We just deal with it and kind of laugh it off or pretend were ok because hey. What else can you do but keep going.
@@twaynewade2544 I don’t think black people are happier lol black people die from hypertension a lot probably because of the hardships of being black and everything that’s going on with police brutality and ongoing racism, we are not happier
I don’t think they envy us, it’s just hate.
Excellent question.
@@zzzzf99309 tell that to the people who ran dark asf, wear braids, try to talk street, indulge in black culture, big lips big boobs big butts, etc.
It takes guts to live in another country, especially when there’s a language barrier. Amazing.
@banexzeeper
The foreigners in your country will never look the same, once you are able to grasp that concept!
O boy, image me in México without knowing to speak nor read in Spanish; no translator, no English speaking friends - except for the casual university language students!
Now, I speak Spanish sufficiently well.
I remembered that when I went to GA & FL I was taken aback to see so many Blacks folk again - from the Immigration, Custom Officiales; the hostesses on Delta GA to FL.
Wow black is beautiful!
Ian Casey you’re a champ
Ian Casey that’s great brother ✊🏾and what’s your advices/tips on folks who want to fluent speak a different language?
“You can’t have it both ways...you can’t be this amazing developing country and also claim ignorance to basic facts about Black people when you know a lot of facts about white people...it takes intentionality...but I’m not going to give you a pass when you pretend you don’t know what my culture is about and that you’re not consuming...”
Preach!!!!👏🏽👏🏽
Agreed. This was my sentiment after coming back from India. But then I realized that changing millions of people doesn't happen overnight. Their nation has to want to change.
What about people who are black and are grown up in Europe without black culture. I feel so excluded in this world.
@@manors1073 I'm so sorry for your experience, but I'd still encourage you to travel in and around Europe as there are many little enclaves of black culture within the diaspora in Europe - especially Britain. One thing I've found with us is that we can be a very embracing group of people to everyone, especially those who feel like an outcast, so don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and explore the world and black cultures (since it's a diaspora ☺️) around you. I'm rooting for you 😊. And you're already on your journey as you've taken the time to watch this video and allowed it to resonate with you. Wishing you an amazing adventure as you explore!
@@manors1073 Then just adopt into European culture since you were born there. There is no such thing as black culture as many of the deluded hive minds in this comment section want you to believe. If you wish to adopt into african cultures, feel free to travel into one of the 50+ different countries there.
Classy African Whatever the ignorance is real black American culture is exactly that cultural traditions that black Americans have created for themselves in America just like black African culture is culture that African people have created for themselves there. Both are under the black culture umbrella
Her personality just GLOWS.
“If I can change anything, I would change Africa.” That’s what I like to hear from my black fellows.
I agree with everything she said. I myself live in Korea for 3 years and half. I have been in Cheonan, Incheon, Busan and I currently Seoul. Korea is good but there are lots of things to improve or learn yet. I get mad when people just assume you’re poor or stronger just bcz you’re black... grrrrrrrrr
Even though they are resourceful they are rather ignorant. I hope people start reading up on African history. Saying black is the same as saying yellow. Define a person by their country not the colour of their skin. Especially with the black faces. I bet if people started painting their faces yellow and stretching their eyes they would be angry 2.
@@furyfuru I'm Asian and I think most are indifferent to those type of mockery ,
maybe some old generation people might get angry , or maybe Asian American might get angry ,
but I think context matter in this case.
this might sound unrelated , but it's just some example I can give
Many European cosplayer using tape to stretch their eyes to look more Asian when they're cosplaying as Chinese/Japanese character.
We also do the same we tanned our skin when cosplaying as Egyptian or Latino character and it's all fine , I've seen only outrages coming from those in US.
Don't worry about that. China has a vision for Africa. Lol
@@Robopitkokopeli beeing strong i thing it's true and it's shouldn't be an issue but being poor it's an ignorant.
@@smsm458 I totally agree with u but they call black women strong and not in that kind of positive way. They do it as a way to make them feel inferior compared to light skinned Americans/ whites/ light skinned Asians.
What I've learned is that many people simply love to be entertained by black people, but that's generally where the love ends, but black people often confuse this behavior with acceptance.
Many see black folks merely as a consumer product that they can enjoy briefly then put away when it's no longer useful as opposed to as a fellow human being that they can socialize with on a deeper level as an equal.
"Many see black folks merely as a consumer product..." Perhaps that's because for much of the last millennium they were exactly that, i.e., slavery. Then, of course, there was/is the global media campaign to market "Black" people as oddities, degenerates and entertainers (sports & music).
It also doesn't help that so many "Black" people eagerly to put themselves into those boxes under the guises of "gettin' money" or "gaining acceptance."
So at the end of the day instead of being treated as diverse peoples, i.e., a nonmonlith, "Black" people are treated as a fungible commodity and a meter stick against which to judge one's social status (globally).
Honestly, even the conversation here is a little off. What exactly is "black culture"? Who defines that and from where does it come? [Pax]
You’re right about people only seeing blacks as entertainers because even in the times of Jim Crow black entertainers were popular but they would still have to go through the back door of clubs and other places of entertainment.
Natasel That is not even close to being the same
@@elac1256 Stop acting like there isn't a difference. You know better! Don't play dumb. As much as I hate to admit this, there is a difference in White America and Black American culture. There just is. We ARE different, and both cultures are unique, but we were ALL made in God's image.
@@singheeta238 thats not what dude is saying
This girl is refreshing. Keep shining beautiful black girl!
I agree
She is God sent with a beautiful outlook on life experiences🌍🙏🏾Bless her soul🎤
teh new black Country is Korea all black People emigrate to korea
what about black boys? lets stop separating black by sex, we're one
Ebony I so agree with you. I watched it on tv and came to comment about her. She’s open and engaging. Seems like she’d be an easy friend.
Love her she's a naturally expressive and very eloquent. She will be an amazing actress/model you go gal ...
She is awesome. 🙌
As long as she's black within a culture that doesn't accept blacks... she's just wasting her youth chasing something that'll never happen there
"I didn't mean to deceive you... I AM A GOOD PERSON" 💀🤣
She was very refreshing compared to the other testimonies/interviews. Very relatable. The interview in motion was dope too
"You don't need to see other people as competition." Great advice!
Really...,is this even possible?
I compete against self + others.
I guess.
@@q.monette2643 rather than competing you should try bettering yourself and doing well for yourself, not to show off to others or competing for some sort of title or for the satisfaction that you bet someone else.
@@uchaagwu6259
True its Worth Trying and Attempting.
Its not always easy for all who has competitive with in ...part of their Soul ,Their Spirit, and Thats Y I Also Re-Focusd on Compete against myself...
Yet of Course There R Moments I Will Compete against some 1 else...Cause of Provoked...or moved to Anger/Enraged...
By Ugly Other persons attitudes or insults and Stereotypes-nonsenses.
@@q.monette2643 I totally understand you. There are times where I get annoyed because someone has done better than me, or shows off that they've done better, and it does make me feel bad, but I've started to accept the fact that we're not all the same. We have different levels of capability and have different ways of doing things. These days though, I tend to not focus on people with ugly personalities (i.e selfish people, ungrateful people) and surround myself with good people who can motivate me to do my best, and help me improve myself snd my lifestyle. I've been competing with others my whole life, but I've only just realised how sad that has made me, and right now I'm just trying to find happiness and be content with my life. I hope you are able to overcome this competitiveness with others, and just ignore the people that make you angry, they're not worth your time. Your time is precious, and you should not waste your energy on them ❤
Best advice: Don't let the fear of other people influence your decisions!
This. Hit. Home
right
I LOVE her. Talk about someone who needs their own channel. Thx for shining a light on her.
That was the REALEST Answer from a black person answering the question. She is super intelligent and cool. I want to be friends with her❤️❤️ I love this channel so much
I am an African American and I hv been living abroad for 10 years. It's very important that we travel and not allow the American media to dictate to the world who we are. Let's speak for ourselves.
Very true, America paint's us like the villain but they truly are the REAL VILLAINS.
Great response.
SIMPLY JUST RONNIE White are the villain
Preach!
@Charles brown I've been to Ghana and Egypt. I want to visit other countries there.
Interesting that 80% of black hair care products are owned by Korean companies.
dubeei4u they’re not our enemies 😂
dubeei4u well you can’t just label an entire race of ppl as enemies 🤷🏽♀️
nd hair stores too i live around 3 hair stores that are owned by koreans....
@@Mayflower-xo8ew yes you can when they're taking advantage of you.
Not only that but they've cornered the market such that they keep black entrepreneurs out.
I love how real she is. It's tough to find ppl abroad that will just be real about the way things are. I lived in Japan for 11 years and yes, it's rough. It's gotten better over time but its still rough. I even spent some time in Korea and its alot more harsh than Japan. It's great to see the pluses and minuses for black ppl being put out there. This is a channel I wish existed before I traveled over to Asia.
No offense but you look rough dude. Off course everything will be rough in Asia for you. You need to tighten up man. Clean up your look
My friend why do u say black people and Japan instead of black and yellow. Because your grouping a lot of nations together disregarding their culture and traditions making it look like all black are the same in terms of culture, tradition and etc, whilst Europeans and Asians are called by their countries name smh.
@@PermanentHigh out of pocket 🤣
@@opeafolabi 💀💀💀
@@PermanentHigh DAMNNNNNN bruh discriminating already
No offense to black Americans to go to Asian countries but the only place where I have seen blacks respected for their full humanity is in Africa, Not in Europe, Not in Asia etc etc, Don’t believe what the media tells you about Africa. Many of the fastest growing economies are in Africa and I’m Afraid that blacks in America are missing out on this golden opportunity
wooooo ! facts 2020 africans in america are being mistreated in our areas by koreans chinese japanese vietnese ... poor power controling people in america with the white man protection in our areas
I disagree. I went to Mexico as a Black woman and had zero issues! I actually forgot about my race other than the fact that of course it's my culture. Skin color was not an issue. The only thing I got asked occasionally was if I was from Panama or Brazil. It was incredibly refreshing. I loved it there!
the hard truth about global anti blackness is that it is global. including africa. i literally live in africa and the colorism and preferential treatment to lighter and brighter locals and white people is REAL
Actually Japanese are more welcoming to POC’s if not check the difference and you will see this
Asma Abib This part tho 💯. People fail to believe and realize that colorism and anti blackness exists everywhere. There is not one country nor continent that black people are free from prejudice, discrimination, colorism, racism, etc. not even the motherland
Looks like the guy who ghosted on her messed up. She's a keep. Beautiful personalities are so rare.
Don't think he messed up.
He did her a favour by not wasting her time.
If you aren't ready for something serious, better to end it at the beginning.
@@spa33meister amen
Ghosting foreigners in Korea is suuuuuuuch a common thing. It’s crazy
@@90sbaby1 I can appreciate your commitment to trolling. Solid 7.59/10 gimmick. Well done
@@90sbaby1 lol wut
this is girl is on point for being 26. she droppin all this wisdom. amazing. proud of her.
Noticed that too.
I lived in Daegu, South Korea for a month when I was a university student. I still remember how excited they were seeing a black person - too much unwarranted attention. I love how this brilliant sister handles life - she is destined for success.
Tonny Okello since she has been there so long, she could start a second business as a tour guide for African Americans wanting to experience South Korea, but the fear factor of not knowing what to expect prevents that exposure from happening.
The whole time I'm trying to figure out how the camera man maneuvers through that crowd while filming straight.
She is smart, well-spoken, and beautiful. Her personality is so beautiful!
Lethabo Maponyane what's an ugly personality it has always confused me
@h i hii hi. I'd disagree. There is no such thing as a beautiful personality and ugly personality. There are 6 personality traits. A person who is an introvert can be a rude person. The rudeness has nothing to do with their introversion. Attitude is a person's virtue displayed and makes people avoid that person. So a rude person and a bully can change those behaviors. I'd say that the girl has a great personality. Ugly and beautiful are used for observable characteristics of something(one).
@@Vitalrose you can't tell me to shut up. You're the type of person who will fight someone's opinion without proper arguments, and neither was I talking to you. If your fingers really itch that much there's a job for type writers as freelancers. Constructive arguments or just don't tag me again
We spoken🤔, she speaks English! The most bastardized language of all...
For real, her parent did a hell of a job. I am sure she came from a two parent home. As a young guy, I flew off a couple of women that would of been perfect for me, it's what young guys do, but it's NEVER personal, young guys rarely know what they want until they're about 28-29yo.
A doctorate in makeup artistry? Boy, you learn something new everyday
Nameless Century I said the same thing !!
Cosmetology isn't merely about make-overs and looking good. It has a scientific side, namely chemistry, which gets overlooked consistently. In addition, there is the side that is about Art and aesthetics. Check into it - it's very interesting.
@TrueValues77 😉😉😉
Right
She seems like such a nice, genuine person.
"Your welcome for your style, foods, and culture." Wow. Such a mindblowing video. We are so powerful as a race
Black culture has no influence on asian food. We have our own style and so do blacks.
@@lee-226 Yh, I thought the fried chicken thing was stupid
lee she was spot on with KPop though
@@81droid81 It's cause Korean soldiers were first introduced to the American way (deep frying with flour) of frying chicken by Black American troops during the Korean war, that's the connection
*I came for her beauty and the title but I stayed for what she had to say very intelligent lady*
Well, if you go to university that happens.
@@rebeccagutierrez1401 no, university does not equate to intelligence.
I would suspect that this lady's presence derives less from her university, and more from her openness, her outlook on life, and her upbringing.
@@rebeccagutierrez1401 She's been that way since birth. (Or at least since I was born) [We're siblings] XD
@@slee2695 She means the style of fried chicken popular in the states which was originally made by slaves in the south. They eat KFC and then make jokes about being Black while they eat it.
I agree completely with all the statements in the video and in the comments section. I can't speak for all Koreans, but as a Korean American, I would say Koreans (and even some Asian Americans) want to consume black culture without understanding the deep complex humanity of real people. I think they might categorize it as umbrella Western/foreign/American culture, without realizing they might replicate or emulate the dynamics inherent in America (and the world's) consumption of black culture and labor and the ensuing dehumanization of it. I love my country and have hope for greater understanding, but I also acknowledge that we have a lot of work to do! Hopefully, with more humility, open-mindedness, and a desire to accept our own mistakes, we grow to do more than appropriate! Thank you so much for the video and the insight!
Edit: Also oh my god those lying men need to rework their life! Ugh also thank you for your honesty in sharing your experience of Korea, especially the negative ones. Your perspective is so important!!!
Hyoonicorn This is such a beautiful comment! As a black female who has grown up around Asian Americans my whole life and is pursuing fluency in many of the regions languages this means a lot! Thank you so very much. :)
I think I know what your saying, I wanna say so much, its scary, it's even scarier to know somebody copying something that is wrong & putting our generation at risk again, especially venturing into other cultures.
I really appreciate this comment. It really is brushed over often that a lot of our history and culture is just picked apart. And much of it is very deep in origin.
Sometimes its hard to see because its very obvious that many of people especially of Asian lands feel strongly about their own culture but don't understand how hard black people in America had to work to recreate our own.
Africa is a large place with so many cultures/countries and we've been removed so far from it and as a whole lost a lot of our origins. Or many of us have a combination of origins. Much of our culture is built from what we have left and creating from loss and lack of throught time. Its a very sensative area.
It means a lot that you can see this happening and wish for more growth and understanding when it comes to this.
We don't mind the sharing of our culture but just like how we learn about other cultures we wish the same respect would come to us.
So thank you so much for this comment.
@@jaykayyay812 oh my gosh, thank YOU!
@@nmateen1248 Yes, I am often concerned about this as well!
I like how she’s so real and honest.
As someone who lived in Korea multiple times loves Korea and the people, I think this is one of the best interviews I've seen. While each person's experience is personal alot of the same things have been said throughout the years. I enjoyed this I enjoy watching genuine interviews and vlogs. I'm thankful for my times in Korea the relationships that I have with people from the country. For me it was my safe have and second home.
are u pretending to be black or pure black?..I'm concerned that white privilege plays a big role in Korea
You can tell she’s accurate about how Koreans stare at black people, you can see them in the background all giving her stares as they walk past. Much more so in Korea than in Japan.
Worse in Beijing especially the older people and suburban areas.
I'm sure the camera on her has a lot to do with it in this particular situation.
The thing that problem made them stare isn't necessarily her skin color (though i see your point) but perhaps the camera-walking
(Koreans don't think it's normal like that to film yourself on the street
Ps : i'm french and i never understood the thing with walking in the street and filming yourself XD )
It's the blk foreigner effect. When I went there I almost felt sorry for them because I would bust the corner at the subway station and shock the mess out of people- they dont expect to see you there.BUT,dont let that stop you if you want to visit. The whole experience is great.
The Japanese are taught to keep their thoughts, hands and eyes to themselves. It's culturalized and given a name called "honne and tatemae." Trust and believe they're saying something nasty you don't understand with a smile and a nod, or just plain ignoring you and wont ever talk to you. Koreans are known for being more willing to fight in Asia, the probability of people from every Asian group saying this to me in different conversations or me coming across these kinds of portrayals of them and their domestic abuse stats proves it. So they are more openly rude. And they call us aggressive. Gee whiz.
People have called me stuck up for saying “I’m not an encyclopedia just google it” I’m glad she touched on the smartphones.
So you know something yet refuse to tell them..m
Sarissa Vaughn she knows something that they can also look up themselves
Me too!
Ignorance is a choice. People are lazy to educate themselves and then use excuses.
AJ Nesby Can you hear my applause?
I lived in Korea for 4 years teaching English. I can tell you one thing, transitioning back into American Culture was one of the most difficult things I experienced when returning State-side. Reverse Culture Shock is a real thing.
What was the hardest part
I absolutely love this episode, she’s intelligent, witty, she keeps it real and genuine. She’s told a completely different narrative to other episodes I’ve watched and it’s nice to hear her views.
These ppl in the background are killing me 😂😂 love it!!
I know right! At first I thought it was a little distracting, but it's a great back drop given the topic, as you're seen actual, real-life reactions and expressions.
Hmm...being black in Korea sounds a lot like being black in America 🤔
Lol
sounds like being black all over the world except in some sub-saharian African countries...
No guns; so no black people killing each other at a thousand miles per second.
The entire word is gonna be racist, so that is just to be expected.
thagrandpubah are you saying that based on the El Paso shooting ? Or maybe I just can’t understand your poor writing skills ?
Exactly!!
This camera man is awesome! It was so interesting to listen and watch.
We as Africans/black people must stop letting these other people in to our rich, beautiful and ancient cultures. Let them think whatever they want to about our blackness- it’s not their business and it shouldn’t be.
I see no point moving from one racist nation to a other, my next move will be home to Africa. Africa is the future and I wanna participate in the development of the mother land.
“We have no friends” Dr. Henrik Clarke.
We only got each other and have to start act like it! Wake up Africans and let’s come together as one, together we can do wonderful things! ❤️🖤💚
Nice 👍 you have a friend in me - some dude from mexico
They are not trying to get into african culture. They love Black American culture. Let's be serious. No one want your culture.
That’s nice bro. You go do that have fun 👌
@@kimberlymarai3497 which black american culture are you talking about..pls tell me cos ignorant af
@Winnie Ninsiima right but AA have some cultures that differ from african cultures like rap etc
That's a problem with Asia and other countries in general to try to separate Black culture like Hip Hop and R&B from Black people. They would rather an Asian or White person be the face of it, because they think Black people don't fit as good as one of their own or White people. Alot if not most of them look at Hip Hop or R&B as the "cool" culture, so they feel the need to participate and modify it to make them feel more comfortable. That's why it's important to say "Black American Culture" instead of "American" culture and be cautious to accept non Black people in our culture due to possible culture vouching.
Yea, this is harsh but I really do hate Koreans and Asian people..I really can't not stand them. They're racism & colorism & worship of whiteness is baffling
Facts... All facts bruh!
Southeast asians are the most similar asians to us and identify with us the most from what I've seen even though many of them bleach their skin to look like the East asians(China,Korea and Japanese) or White people. Historically, the East Asians are the closest to White people taking from other countries and cultures for their own benefit and having superiority complexes. They're the elites of the Asians and respect power and money the most out of all Asians. Chinese is the worst when it comes to this.
Many Black People are the great pretenders they fake confidence .Build your own and solidify your own .many keep wandering and running like sheep to enter other people's paradise. Black People a wide door will never open with a welcoming banner. First thing black People must do learn their own history thoroughly, then go learn the history of the places you journey. Be wise as you proclaim yourself to be, don't setup yourself to be blatantly used and abuse.
Finally stop playing lip service to how you love" blackness" when many are not interested in strengthening the political social or economic collective core of black collective society.
YungHandz706 At least with white artists who do black music like Eminem, they will work with black artists and they will acknowledge, where it comes from. No matter what type of Asian , I never see this with Asian people. They are the most racist people I’ve ever met. This is why I find it offensive, when Asian artists do black music because they’re only doing it for money. While deep down hating black people.
Yes, this sister is true African blood and she really cares about the wellbeing of African people and culture which is awesomely appreciative. Love her!
For her to know that Africa is a continent with 54 countries and to have a desire to see her United, she wins my vote. She knows Africa is not a country and she knows what is going on. If any of my brothers still needed a wife, introduce her.
Actually loved her until she said she wants to “civilize” African countries? Whatever tf that means Africans are already “civilized” thank you! Colonizer’s spirit much!? 🤦🏾♀️
@@nailedbyleila2954 she said unite...at least I heard unite
mamaedina1 16:28
My bad. Just listened to it again, she said stabilize them, not civilize 😭😂!!! I feel dumb and she’s everything
I feel like I wanna hang out with this girl all the time
This young lady is so articulate and extremely intelligent 🤗 she is awesome 👏
She’s really strong inside. She encouraged me a lot through this video🙂 thanks
Great interview and the camera movement was perfect.
The young lady was an excellent interviewee.
True
Loved this interview so much, very inspiring and insightful young lady. Very well delivered.
Those streets are so clean, can't get over it.
Same
the excuse of not knowing is no excuse at all. Knowing how to treat someone is about as one of the most natural things you can do as being human. Treat others as you would want to be treated
Exactly!!!!!!!!
She articulated her thoughts and feelings very well. Great interview, I enjoyed it 👍🏽
This was an amazing video. I learned soo much, I’m definitely going to use the advice.
Great food for thought. She added so much to the conversation. It's refreshing to see a young woman so comfortable in her own skin.😄
the definition of deception is telling someone incorrect information. shes such a fun brilliant girl
Telling incorrect information on purpose 😂 I loved it
go look up what definition means first dummy. ~face plam~
Uhhh ok. I guess the saying that if you want to hide the truth from black people you put it in a book is not a form of deception. My bad, let's just change the meaning of words and the action that comes with it. Smh.
@@gannibalof21st as an Australian, I've NEVER heard of such a saying.....
@@John-gm8ty I don't blame you but that's a saying that majority of black people has heard it. It's even mentioned in some movies, but it is due to the data that in general Americans stopped reading after 25 years old and those that read the most are in the higher class of society, but when it comes to black people it goes back to slavery and colonialization. It is due to the law of illegality of educating the subject/ slaves that being caught reading or learning to read means death. I believe it goes to the blacks in Australia as well, but this was a global rule during colonialization.
Omg i was so touched when you said Uniting Africa
Much love from south africa 😍😍🇿🇦
Thandolwenkosi Madlala That’s what I’m saying. She speaks the truth!
The fact that she mentioned Africa as a continent & how many countries are in it is very refreshing because to Americans refering to it as if it's a country.
WRLD ...I don’t think you’re thinking, really! Just like the EU (European Union) there’s nothing wrong or strange about having a AU (African Union) where people travel freely and live in other countries, share a common currency...etc.
WRLD ...no one said anything about having one country. Are you really this obtuse? It’s about having a unified continent.
Me too
This is such an important video, thank you for sharing your perspective and confirming what I’ve heard from other black friends who’ve lived in Korea.
The camera person is just excellent. Ranzo were you behind the camera?
You burned a lot of calories during this interview 🏃🏾♂️
She needs to keep her model figure.
She sure did
That's what people do in every other country, except America!
Melanted people who live in Asian countries must be mighty strong-minded. I enjoy travel but only to certain places.
Which certain places?
Places where I won't have to try too hard to fit in!
Silent Night come on just name one place
Daquan, New Jersey USA, Barbados and Jamaica West Indies, London UK. There. That's four!
Seems like strong-mindedness applies anywhere because racism is global.
She would make a great guide for people transitioning, I love her spirit
I love this channel and I can't wait to experience more of it. I am subscribing!
Taylor is beautiful, super intelligent, and intuitive. Best interview thus far. She kept it the most real of all the past interviews that I have watched. I’m definitely gonna follow her instagram. Black girl magic is the best way to describe Taylor. I will keep her in my prayers as well because she’s brilliant and I would love for her to be able to find the best way to share her talents with the world. ❤️
Agreed. She's so much more honest about it how people are. I appreciate her brilliance and strength.
If you mean "most real" as in viewing the world as a victim( which I understand because of how white culture treats them) and being brain washed by western(white) media. Does she forget she's no longer in America? It's a completely different culture. White people have been trying to divide Asian and African American people to take the heat off of the way they have treated and still treat black people. Remember, Asians didn't enslave African Americans..white people did.
@@kcufuoy5062 but if she's feeling alienated in a way then it's probably valid. It is, HER experience. Not anyone else's.
kcuf uoy Asian people do a VERY good job of separating themselves from black people. It’s not white people doing it. Asians are THE most anti black group in the world.
So agree
OK....So this girl needs her own channel ASAP!!!🙌😎
Likeability ✔
Flare ✔
Presence & magnetism ✔
Articulate & Insightful ✔
Personality ✔
Beauty ✔
She is a beautiful being and was a treasure to watch. Wish she had her own channel. I would soak up every video of hers like a sponge.
Exactly...I feel the same way!!!!
kerry fournillier THANK
YOU I COULD NT FORMULATE SO WELL , I am
Impressed she is 26 and she already displays that kind of magnitude , as you describe her briefly !!! Is amazing !!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾 hope she will find a nice man who will lovefor herself since I feel she is very sensitive ( fragile ?) person too ... 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 superb interview her personality is fantastic !
Teaira Johnson like a sponge haha yes understand so you will soak all her energy then 😂😂😂
Yeah, she is made for this shit.
Great interview. Miss Rivers thankyou for ur optimistic perspective
ooh black in Korea.... I am white and even I was intimidated a little bit by the racism in Korea when I lived there. I cannot fathom living in Korea as black and going into the model industry with no Korean skills? she's BRAVE damn
FYI white people can’t experience racism
Thats true in the west but I would say in places where they’re a minority they can, but with white people it’s mostly positive racism. Like Korean guys wanting to sleep with a blonde girl with blue eyes like the ones they see in western porn. What I’ve been told and what I noticed is Korean men do and say things to foreign women that they wouldn’t to Korean women like groping or openly talking about sexual things and being disrespectful, they do this to all foreign women tho not just white girls but it’s still racism.
@@paulaandskz279 immm yes they can, whites aren’t the only people they can be racist.
@@keithkoganeislife3144 how can whites experience a social construct that they created for their own benefit?
@@paulaandskz279 because racism is simply hating someone for their skin colour and thinking you are superior to them. Racism is not a system but a system can be racist.
this young lady has a special aura. I find her interesting, she works the camera so well.
I absolutely love how self aware she is. Very inspiring and so refreshing ☺️
Yes! We need to work on accepting ourselves! Stop looking for validation from others.
Excellent interview. The walk and talk format is fantastic. It shows the vibrancy of cities/country. Do more of that.
Love this series. Very well done. A+ Thanks!
When you talked of uniting 54 African countries, I cried with tears of joy. Thank you.
Me too.😍
@P C That's why she said that because they need to unite.
Dumbest thing I've heard. You know you're not African or have every been to Africa if you think anyone will like that BS. Unify North America first before she tries to unify Africa
Fuck no my country is a multicultural African country and I can assure u that it's more of a problem than an advantage
Where is she from? She said, "she went to korea on holiday" and she also used the term University to describe college. Here in the U.S when dont say we went on holiday we say vacation.
Her side profile reminds me of Corinne Bailey Rae
Sonika put your records onn!!
@@yanopam1435 tell me your favorite song! You go ahead let your hair down 🎵
- does it feel good using the Internet to berate people while hiding behind your account ? It makes you feel empowered doesn’t it? Like you can say or do whatever you want? Be a nice person. The language used in your comment was unnecessary. Take your negativity negativity somewhere else, thank you for stopping by!!!
@@hepteropterix they are both beautiful and I wont let the trash you spew change that. Now I could go down to your level which is lower than dirt but I wont because I will always go high. Good bye!
She looks mixed with Asian
Informative, as always.
The concept of this channel is so dope! I ended up here because I am considering moving to Japan.
She has such an inviting energy, I didn’t get bored watching this at all and she made several good points
I was stationed in Korea for a year, and really enjoyed my time. Lucky to find really nice people, when i was there.
Loved watching this video 😍
Love all the advice she gives at the end. She's got a lot of wisdom at such a young age. I believe that comes from her experience of traveling around the world.
Black male here and I LOVE traveling. I've experienced racism and love so far but I don't mind.
A lot of it is projection and jealousy. Literaly every culture copies us because we're that cool. Even Kpop wouldn't be a thing if it wasn't for Black RnB and black gospel, literally.
Awesome video, cheers to your adventures in Korea!
The part she mentioned about white people being praised for mediocrity while being black will get you scolded for the smallest things is so accurate.
The problem is the "We" thing. I'm from a predominantly black country and there's no we.
It's like saying "We went to space" and an American would point out "We did it first" then an astronaut points out "You didn't do anything" then A veteran astronaut points out that the astronaut is int raining and hasn't been to space yet.
There's a basic bias in us which is our brain trying to do it's job. Being "evolved" is being cognizant of that and ignoring arbitrary attributes like race, sex, etc, no matter how badly your brain loves classification.
@@preddyshite6342 Do Black people in Countries other than America consider themselves as Black? I was under the impression it was only in reference to African-Americans and if you were from Ethiopia for example you would refer to yourself as Ethiopian and not Black?
@@TheIsPurple I think people of African descent who grew up or have lived in diverse communities or areas where they might be separated from White or whatever predominant group/have visibly different living experiences consider themselves Black - i.e. in London, Cartagena, etc. I know Haitian and Nigerian Americans who did not include themselves in the "we" category of being Black until they moved to the South or experienced life more outside their respective communities- just some observations I've gathered through conversation and my travels
@@TheIsPurple Yeah, I can't imagine someone in/from Africa saying "I'm black", they'd always say, "I'm African." So, this weird "Black Culture" thing they speak of, just sounds weird -- I've even heard 'black' Americans being annoyed with the whole notion, like how other 'black' Americans assume things about them or expect them to know certain 'black' culture stuff when in reality they're like, "Um, I don't know what you're talking about, and no, I don't have any funky handshake, and no I'm not a good dancer, and no I'm not into hip-hop..." etc. Seems to me that a lot of people are so isolated in the USA and assume that their experience is the experience of everyone else who looks like them, like how could the 'black' experience in NY city be anywhere near the same as the 'black' experience in Montana -- it's really weird to me.
I hate when people of another culture don’t know what they’re talking about when it comes to black people’s culture, it’s like they chatter about you right in front of you without asking the person or the talked about race even having the nerve to call you or your race weird because of their ignorance or lack of understanding.
This is what we have always known I’m happy she is not lying like the rest of course they love our culture the world is like that without us they wouldn’t know the blueprint to greatness and yes we black people are great amazing excellent etc get use to us becoming greater. Awesome interview Queen and King the way you shot it I love it please do more interviews like this oh I forgot to say she is gorgeous she will find someone amazing
P C P C white people stole music land lives artifacts art gold minerals spices cultures people etc are you kidding me with how stupid you are. Asian culture that came from Africa let’s see martial arts mathematics calligraphy war tactics that dowry that’s widely used in Asia also came from black people im not going to go one like I said look this up yourself I’m not your teacher you don’t know what I have read or learned you. Laughing when you are the one who is the idiot but hey you’re a little slow so it’s ok and me being American oh you poor thing you if only you knew when you develop more you will get to where I’m at have a nice day I don’t like talking to things I’m not learning anything from this conversation stay mad and uneducated 😘
Awesome interview!!!!!
Great interview! Thanks
This young lady was a pleasure to watch and listen to. Very charismatic, truthful, and genuine. I hope she starts a youtube page because I would subscribe. Thanks again for this awesome interview of her personal experience in South Korea.
This is the first youtube video that I actually love. The cameraman/interviewer did a perfect work and the beautiful girl is amazing. Very eloquent when speaking, took command of the camera, very informative- precise and to the point, just all round perfect. I need more youtube videos from her!
I also love her bravery she is her own unique self, & i. Eould love to be in her footsteps, but im just scare, i never been anywhere, i have a large family, over 100, but i do not deal with them, there is alot of jealousy, & i dont have time for the sarcasm, i like to meet people who is genuine caring considered, kind sweet, i do not like selfish people, who take take take all the time, & never give back, Gid bless you Goddess, keep doing you, & take just 1 day at a time!
shes a pleasure to watch. very intelligent, articulate and confident. |the Gracefulness in expressing her displeasure at somethings was outstanding.
great potential she has
23:22💗🙏 Thank you for sharing your experience! I really enjoyed the whole video!
Great Interview!!!!
She's mad gorgeous
I wouldn't give a crap if they thought I was attractive. She's the prettiest thing walking the Koren streets!
wuvlee facts!!
that is facts, she so sexy
She is stunning! My gosh.
@@bamakidd4954 lol bruh chill
Guys it's actually a fact there culture is basically incest ...I don't know if you guys are familiar with the Hebrew israelit bible...but there his given father had sex with his daughter 😂 it's actually true
Once again, excellent video!
This right here....this is it chief. Love the camera work, it feels personal and like we're following her on a normal day. Keep up the great work!
This woman is a so beautiful inside and out. Seriously. And her comment about uniting Africa was powerful, as a black american i know EXACTLY what she is saying.
Why you don't back to arfica then?
Luka Radovic
So so so very I.G.N.O.R.A.N.T.!!!!!
Luka Radovic can you not spell do to your ignorance
@@lukaradovic4245 the ignorance smh, you can't even spell
@@lukaradovic4245 ew
This interview was so interesting and Taylor is so funny, intelligent and well spoken.
To hear her thoughts, experience or dreams was truly a bless 😊
And made me think about my own.
I will definitely check her Instagram from the description out 😊
Thank you for this video.
Beautiful and eloquent! Loved this interview.