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8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:21am On Jul 02, 2014
Germany
When traveling to Germany it is important
to know that the country’s constitution
prohibits racial discrimination in general,
but there is basically no case law that
specifically deals with it, according to
Hendrik Cremer, who has worked with the
German Institute for Human Rights since
2007. “Those who want to take action
against racist remarks are only able to refer
to Section 130 of the Penal Code, which
refers to sedition.” The legal hurdles,
therefore, are high.
However, racial insults may not be what
Black travelers (Africans, Americans,
Caribbean people, etc.) visiting Germany
should be most concerned with. Former
government spokesman Uwe-Karsten Heye
said in a 2006 radio interview that dark-
skinned visitors to Germany should consider
avoiding the eastern part of the country
where racism runs high.
“There are small and medium-sized towns
in Brandenburg, as well as elsewhere,
which I would advise a visitor of another
skin color to avoid going to,” said Heye.
They “might not make it out alive” if they
dared set foot in certain towns, he warned.
Africans and other dark-skinned people in
Berlin, Wisner and other cities know
certain areas in the eastern part of Berlin,
such as Marzahn and Hellersdorf, are “no-
go” areas where they are certain to be
attacked or killed. It is also reported that
German police routinely ignore these racist
attacks and Germans, in general, are in
denial about the depth of racism in their
society.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:21am On Jul 02, 2014
Russia
Black visitors will also have to be extra
careful when they venture outside of
Moscow into the rest of Russia. In a chilling
warning, the Russia expert of New Republic,
Julie Ioffe, said, “There’s quite a bit of
violence against people considered to be
Black” in Russia, raising new fears about
the safety of Olympic athletes, visitors and
media attending the 2014 Winter Olympics
in Sochi. Ioffe warned that nowhere in
Russia is safe for a person of color to visit,
outside of Moscow’s city center.
During an “Ask Me Anything” discussion on
the social media site Reddit, Ioffe was asked
by a Black college student whether it is safe
for an African-American to study in Russia.
Here’s her answer:
“Hmmmm, that’s a tough one. I think that,
for the most part, you’d be okay — if you
consider people glaring at you and cracking
racist jokes okay. (Russians are, er, not the
most tolerant bunch.) There’s quite a bit of
violence against people considered to be
black, which includes, in the Russian mind,
people from Central Asia and the Caucasus.
My advice is go, but stick to the city center
and try to go to a bigger city like Moscow.
(St. Pete is crawling with skinheads.) Be
extra, extra careful and make sure the
American Embassy knows you’re there.
They have a special unit to deal with
threats to American citizens, so you should
report anything that happens immediately.”
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:22am On Jul 02, 2014
Greece
Human rights groups report that the
number of racially motivated attacks have
increased in Greece, as did the severity of
the violence involved. Kostis Papaioannou,
head of the National Commission for
Human Rights, says the 2012 figures “shows
some very interesting and very worrying
tendencies regarding racist violence in
Greece. We have both an increase in the
numbers of attacks but also – which is
really worrying too – we have an escalation
of the tension of this violence.” The
incidents have spiraled as Greece’s economy
has worsened over the past few years.
The vast majority of attacks occurred in
Athens, mainly in inner-city neighborhoods.
Immigrants are often set upon by groups of
men wielding metal bars, chains, brass
knuckles, broken bottles, knives and wooden
clubs. The victims suffer from broken bones,
damage to sight and hearing and extensive
bruising, reports the Racist Violence
Recording Network, composed of 30 aid and
human rights groups.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Greece has
warned Americans traveling to Greece to be
wary of “a rise in unprovoked harassment
and violent attacks against persons who,
because of their complexion, are perceived
as foreign migrants.”
“U.S. citizens most at risk are those of
African, Asian, Hispanic or Middle Eastern
descent in Athens and other major cities,”
cautions the embassy in a statement first
posted on its website last November.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:23am On Jul 02, 2014
Spain
Spain has a long-standing reputation for
virulent racism, and many tourists of
African descent complain of their poor
reception by Spanish citizens. The nation
was singled out by United Nations Special
Rapporteur on racism, Mutuma Ruteere,
who called on Spanish leaders to take
greater steps toward eliminating racist and
discriminatory practices against Africans
and other immigrants in the country.
After the unjustified arrest of two African-
American government employees in
Barcelona in 2009, the U.S. State
Department issued a warning that “racist
prejudices” could lead to the arrest of
African-Americans who visit Spain. The
notice was removed two days before first
lady Michele Obama visited the country, but
many Black tourists say they experience
racism during visits to Spain.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:24am On Jul 02, 2014
Italy
The world is not yet colorblind, and Italy is
no exception. Anyone not noticeably of
European descent will likely be looked
down upon by Italians. Oftentimes a darker-
skinned tourist will only have to deal with
imposing stares, however; some Black
women report a rather high incidence of
gawking that leads to inquiries for
prostitution.
While physical violence is not commonly
practiced against Black tourists in Italy,
biased ill-treatment of Black visitors can
run rampant. A dark-skinned traveler may
be questioned longer at border crossings and
on trains, and his baggage may be rifled
through by officials more often than those
of white travelers. Sometimes hotels may
tell Black tourists they are full for the
night, and then give a room to the next
white person who walks through the door.
A Black traveler may also be a more
frequent victim of ripoffs and scams, as is
true for all foreigners.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:24am On Jul 02, 2014
Thailand
Many people of color who have lived in
Thailand can attest to the problematic
racial attitudes commonplace in the
country. Thais have an aversion to dark
skin in general, and are prejudiced against
people of African descent or anyone who
has a darker skin tone, even among
themselves. Black people frequently face
discrimination in the workplace and are
targeted for scrutiny from police. According
to some travelers, it is legal there to
discriminate on the basis of skin color or
ethnicity.
In 2010, while visiting Thailand for a series
of music performances, Ribkat, a well-
known member of the multi-platinum
selling group Fort Minor, and Mike Shinoda
from Linkin Park were notified by a hotel
manager that they did not allow Blacks or
Indians at their hotel. Ribkat and Shinoda,
who are both African-Americans, were told
they should respect the racist policy and
leave. The white band members were told
they could stay. The policy to exclude
Blacks and other foreigners can also be seen
implemented by some local businesses.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:25am On Jul 02, 2014
China
A person of African descent traveling to
China should not be surprised if they are
repeatedly stared at or even swarmed by
crowds of curious Chinese who will treat
them as a spectacle by taking pictures,
touching their hair, rubbing their skin, and
asking questions that reflect their ignorance
and lack of interaction with Black people.
Racism against Blacks may be the strongest
form of prejudice in China. Chinese racism
is linked to ignorance, class divisions,
ethnocentrism and colorism that exists
within Chinese society. Many people in
China look down upon other Chinese of
darker skin, and believe the whiter skin has
more beauty.
In China, Black people are viewed through
stereotypes, and most Chinese assume
Blacks are poor, uneducated, violent, play
basketball, are barbaric and wild, and even
eat each other. The most common Chinese
slur used against Black people means “black
ghost.”
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:26am On Jul 02, 2014
South Korea
Racist mockery of Black people is very
common in the public sphere in South
Korea. When a Black person turns on the
television in Korea, they can expect to
experience Koreans using blackface and
other stereotypical depictions to mock
African people, the Diaspora, and Black
culture in general.
Tourists can also anticipate being mistreated
because of skin color or ethnicity.
Foreigners say although many Koreans are
polite and respectful, it’s not unusual to
experience an angry, public xenophobic
outburst from some of Korea’s citizens and
taxi drivers, who they say overlook them in
favor of picking up Koreans. A number of
visitors have also reported locals shifting
uneasily away from them on public
transportation.
Some Koreans and visitors explain the
racism against Black people as stemming
from a fear of the unknown, since the
country has historically been one of the
most ethnically homogeneous nations in the
world. Some Koreans will go their entire
lives and never see a Black person. Others
say Koreans, over time, have adopted
whites’ attitudes towards Blacks.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by shikshark: 8:33am On Jul 02, 2014
anyone can do without them ........cos they suc.k

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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Nobody: 8:39am On Jul 02, 2014
I wonder why we celebrate and worship these people when they visit Nigeria.

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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by pimplucious: 8:47am On Jul 02, 2014
This article did not include UK where u get a high degree of "institutional racism."

Note, institutional racism is defined as the collective failure of an organization to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their skin color, ethnic origin etc and this is very common but subtle in public institutes in UK

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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by heir01(m): 9:39am On Jul 02, 2014
pimp_lucious :
This article did not include UK where u get a high degree of "institutional racism."

Note, institutional racism is defined as the collective failure of an organization to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their skin color, ethnic origin etc and this is very common but subtle in public institutes in UK
you just expressed my thought there

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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by GreyBlood: 11:57am On Jul 02, 2014
9) Nigeria
In this country, blacks are treated like slaves and animals by fellow blacks while the whites are demigods with special status and honoured and respected in every sphere even in the airport. The whites live in the poshest estates, studded with strict securitymen and are never found in the dilapidated environments where blacks dwell.

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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by optimusprime2(m): 7:52am On Jul 08, 2014
of course Ukraine....
but on second note, I dont really think China should be on your list, matter of fact I think thats supposed to be either Ukraine or the UK's spot.
What goes on in China is basically lack of exposure, most of them have never seen black people up close, I remember when I first had contact with some Asian people myself, I was equally fascinated, and I thought all of them knew Kung-fu and Shaolin martial arts so I started asking them questions that should have been thrown to Jackie Chan, assuming they were all Kung-fu masters, and as you can imagine it was funny... lol.
Same thing, the average China man knows only few Blacks; Kobe Byrant, 50 Cent, Usain Bolt, "Lihanna", and probably Jay Z, so if you went to China and recieved odd stares, they are probably trying to place you up with one of the blacks they know, and the place up results could be either; good, bad or ugly... would you blame them?
True they lay much emphasis on very fair skinned women as they feel it portrays beauty, but like I said it boils down to their enlightenment but they are far from racist... they are just not that enlightened or exposed, dont forget there's that annoying language barrier too.
lest I forget, Chinese women love black guys alooooooooot!

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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by ibe003(m): 11:10am On Jul 24, 2014
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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by optimusprime2(m): 6:31am On Aug 04, 2014
GreyBlood: 9) Nigeria
In this country, blacks are treated like slaves and animals by fellow blacks while the whites are demigods with special status and honoured and respected in every sphere even in the airport. The whites live in the poshest estates, studded with strict securitymen and are never found in the dilapidated environments where blacks dwell.
either you were being funny, or you dont know whats racism...
Nigeria is just a country that utilizes the "Oga'mi" factor alot, so of course what dyu expect??
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Sunglow: 9:29pm On Aug 08, 2014
Thanks for the info.Which country will be best to travel to with my kids?All these European countries and racism issues don't want that for my kids.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by optimusprime2(m): 12:28am On Aug 09, 2014
Sunglow: Thanks for the info.Which country will be best to travel to with my kids?All these European countries and racism issues don't want that for my kids.
On a very serious note, you want a country completely devoid of racism... try Liberia...
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Sunglow: 8:33pm On Aug 09, 2014
optimusprime2:
On a very serious note, you want a country completely devoid of racism... try Liberia...
Not funny @all angry angry.What I actually did mean to say is a country were racism is not the order of the day.Thot about Germany,but with the info the Op just gave.... lipsrsealed embarassed lipsrsealed
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by optimusprime2(m): 11:36pm On Aug 09, 2014
Sunglow: Not funny @all angry angry.What I actually did mean to say is a country were racism is not the order of the day.Thot about Germany,but with the info the Op just gave.... lipsrsealed embarassed lipsrsealed
Sarcasm intended, what I tried to say is there is almost no country in the world you dont find a type of racial discrimination...
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by KillerBeauty(f): 3:34pm On Aug 11, 2014
If they like let there be racism in all european and asian countries. Nigerians will still risk their lives to travel and hustle in those countries.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Sunglow: 11:45pm On Aug 21, 2014
optimusprime2:
Sarcasm intended, what I tried to say is there is almost no country in the world you dont find a type of racial discrimination...
What Sarcasm??Na wa for some people sha!
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Adesam09(m): 12:49am On Aug 22, 2014
These white folks sha
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by Adesam09(m): 12:54am On Aug 22, 2014
Sunglow: Thanks for the info.Which country will be best to travel to with my kids?All these European countries and racism issues don't want that for my kids.
Iraq or Liberia
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by wildikeman(m): 7:20pm On Oct 13, 2014
As long as there are whites or fair skinned people there's bound to be Racism and in Nigeria we experience Tribalism and equivalent of Racism.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by bumitek02(m): 9:28am On Oct 14, 2014
GreyBlood:
9) Nigeria
In this country, blacks are treated like slaves and animals by fellow blacks while the whites are demigods with special status and honoured and respected in every sphere even in the airport. The whites live in the poshest estates, studded with strict securitymen and are never found in the dilapidated environments where blacks dwell.
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Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by bebe2(f): 7:20pm On Oct 14, 2014
Germany. Hmmm
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by bebe2(f): 7:25pm On Oct 14, 2014
pimplucious:
This article did not include UK where u get a high degree of "institutional racism."

Note, institutional racism is defined as the collective failure of an organization to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their skin color, ethnic origin etc and this is very common but subtle in public institutes in UK

I think dats more in the police and judicial system.

But these countries listed probably have street level racism and institutional racism.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by bebe2(f): 7:28pm On Oct 14, 2014
optimusprime2:
of course Ukraine....
but on second note, I dont really think China should be on your list, matter of fact I think thats supposed to be either Ukraine or the UK's spot.
What goes on in China is basically lack of exposure, most of them have never seen black people up close, I remember when I first had contact with some Asian people myself, I was equally fascinated, and I thought all of them knew Kung-fu and Shaolin martial arts so I started asking them questions that should have been thrown to Jackie Chan, assuming they were all Kung-fu masters, and as you can imagine it was funny... lol.
Same thing, the average China man knows only few Blacks; Kobe Byrant, 50 Cent, Usain Bolt, "Lihanna", and probably Jay Z, so if you went to China and recieved odd stares, they are probably trying to place you up with one of the blacks they know, and the place up results could be either; good, bad or ugly... would you blame them?
True they lay much emphasis on very fair skinned women as they feel it portrays beauty, but like I said it boils down to their enlightenment but they are far from racist... they are just not that enlightened or exposed, dont forget there's that annoying language barrier too.
lest I forget, Chinese women love black guys alooooooooot!

I beg leave uk out if it.

If u think u racially abused check ur sef.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by pimplucious: 8:04pm On Oct 14, 2014
bebe2:


I think dats more in the police and judicial system.

But these countries listed probably have street level racism and institutional racism.

Not just in the police and judical system it's everywhere its so subtle it can go unnoticed... Street level racism, though uncommon but its there u don't wanna experience it trust me.
Re: 8 Worst Country For A Black To Travel by bebe2(f): 8:13pm On Oct 14, 2014
pimplucious:


Not just in the police and judical system it's everywhere its so subtle it can go unnoticed... Street level racism, though uncommon but its there u don't wanna experience it trust me.


am sure there is,

but nothing enuf to sweat over.

there are incidents were i think someone has been rude or nasty to me.

but i have never felt its becos of my color.

problem is, if a white driver shouts at black driver at an intersection the black
person quickly interpretes it as a racist attack.

i have been called cunt, cow etc but my white frds are called the same wen thy have squabble wit pple
especially younger men

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