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Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by IjeBos(m): 4:38pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
I'm in the US, based in the Northeast. It's here. My friends with black boys have to have the conversation with their sons about how to interact with police. It's sad to have to discuss. And also to remind them that though they may live in the same neighborhoods and go the same schools as some of their friends, at times they may not be seen or treated the same. My niece was telling me the other day, that she's not pretty and her hair's not pretty. She's 9. Was confused and then she explained that a white girl in her school told her that her skin was dark and hair wasn't soft.. blah blah blah. Adults can manage, understanding that we need to manage, but if you live in areas that are not predominately black, children can bear the brunt. 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by spellingcheck(m): 4:38pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
I stay in Canada for almost 15 years and haven't experience any form of racism. There is only one simple reason. 1) i don't go to places that does not concern me. 2) i only go to places with black people 3) i do not go to any event that is non black unless it is sponsored by the government. because funds are tax payer money which i am part of. 4) 99.999% of my friends are blacks and Africans 5) private events is a no no no no no. overall i stick to my community only. Hi Guys please help a brother and subscribe to my youtube channel. This video below tells about racism in Japan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAbe1X9H3-8 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by nairalanda1(m): 4:38pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Greenwood18: No, this thread is to prepare your mind for any potential hardship as one japa. Back in the 1970's, a relative of mine had opportunity to study abroad for postgrad degree. He had a choice between two countries. He asked for advice, was told to go to one country, as it was not as racist as the other country. He did, and no regrets on his part. No one was discouraging him or anything. Just simple advice on any hazards. Today, racisim has diminsed drastically in both countries, so if my relation was a young man making the same choice now, he would find it difficult to make it..lol. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Muyiii(m): 4:40pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Truth be told I haven’t directly had an encounter, however I do experience subtle discrimination often. For instance, at work I’ve often heard people say “you don’t act like a Nigerian” or “are you sure you’re Nigerian”? Apparently there is a certain way Nigerians act that I’m not accustomed to. Another form of subtle racism I encounter often (thanks to the drug peddlers, Scam con artist) is the issue of trust. I’ve been denied lucrative job opportunities because of my nationality. I however, made a good breakthrough when I became a citizen. My advice to all is, please be a good ambassador of Nigeria where ever you are. Our image in badly tainted overseas. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by yewit37486: 4:40pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Gerrard59: Now imagine if that woman had turned out to be your interviewer 😂 |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by nairalanda1(m): 4:41pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
sylve11: No, it is to prepare you for the things you might face, so that you can be careful. Racisim HAS diminished, but it is still there. It pays to go in prepared. I know one older Nigerian who when he was going abroad in the 1980's...was warned about racisim in full, was told to stay safe, and was given safety tips. No one discouraged anyone...just basically be careful. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by kokorokoman: 4:41pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Gerrard59:of everybody I have interacted with around the world, I noticed Japanese are the kindest people I have interacted with. *at least 3 in 20 Japanese I have met pays a certain percentage of their salary to UNICEF for homeless and hungry kids around the world and majorly Africa, at least 6 of every Japanese I knew pays a certain percentage of their salary to one charity or the other. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Gerrard59(m): 4:41pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
grandstar: I understand the hoodie aspect, but I was not wearing one, nor do I have one. Most Japanese young men don't wear it either. I am yet to see anyone wearing a hoodie. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by GUNITGuy: 4:42pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
ednut1:Thank you don't mind them theyve and attempt to discourage people from Leaving Nigeria...It's obvious Nigeria might become empty of young talents in the next 10yrs .... There's a massive exodus going on am more are to come ...The nations youth would be scattered abroad in search of Greener pastures..... No discriminate as long as you are Honest and good in what you are doing |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by TheCongo2: 4:42pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
CaptainFM1: My point exactly. I have realized that many African have no notion of subtle racism. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by uvie66: 4:42pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
XtraFortunes:i concur, the other days a job advert on Anambra state wad restricted only to indigenes of the state. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by motymop: 4:42pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
nairalanda1: racism hasn't diminish, there are just laws that prevent people from doing it openly 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 4:43pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
sonnie10:😂🤣🤣🤣 Best Comment Of The Day |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by nairalanda1(m): 4:43pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
TheCongo2: True that, though to be honest, racism HAS diminished in many parts of the world...BUT IT IS still there. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by yewit37486: 4:44pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
TheCongo2: Some of those saying they've never experienced it after staying for years are either totally oblivious or just not self aware. 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by yewit37486: 4:45pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
nairalanda1: On what basis do you feel it has diminished? I think in some countries, it's just more subtle now. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by nairalanda1(m): 4:45pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
motymop: Yeah and there were laws in the past too. Just that people did not follow them at all back then But compared to times past, racisim has dimished. At least as a black person in say the UK, you won't get denied accomodation by a landlord so long as you got the cash to pay. 3 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by DNAconverter: 4:45pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Two weeks in Canada, I have not experienced anything but love, openess and willingness to help. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Nobody: 4:45pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Over a decade here. No racism personally directed at me as I dey respect myself Jejelly. My daughter complained of racism in her school when she was in Junior high by one or two of her teachers after the fact. At any time I feel uncomfortable abroad, I go return to my father's land. I will not take shit ins the name of traveling and living abroad. 2 Likes |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by planetx: 4:46pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
NaijaNaWaa:I was passing through Frankfurt Airport in Germany and we took the bus from the gate to the plane on the tarmac, the only people nobody sat next to is me and another African guy, they all preferred to stand. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Gerrard59(m): 4:47pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Elvis2kay: Do you mean the Japanese? I respect them. I really do. They, especially the men, have been able to build a functioning society for themselves based on their cultural characteristics and norms. I applaud their tenacity, rule-based system and how the society functions. The women, especially young women, are facially beautiful. They lack the chubby features as observed in black women as a result of genetics, but from seeing them, you go know say suffer no dey disturb their skin. Why should it when they don't inhale generator fumes, enter poto-poto, sweat 24/7 and be exposed to constant noise The society runs optimally, and we, as black Africans, have much to learn from them. I tell them this every time I am asked why Japan? But yeah, I admire what they have done for themselves. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by segunoluomoofte(m): 4:47pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
15 years in America never experienced racism lived in 4 states already oyinbo people Dey look eyes |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by nairalanda1(m): 4:47pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
yewit37486: A simple example...in the UK, a group called the National Action which hates immigrants has been unable to hold marches openly because the government no let them 50 years ago, in the same UK, groups like the National Front, which were anti-immigrant.(and from which National Action is descended from)...could march and say what they wanted to say, and no one would do nothing. There is room for improvement though. I didn't say it is uhuru yet. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by sylve11: 4:47pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
nairalanda1: Rightly said, anyway. Thanks. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by planetx: 4:48pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
sonnie10:Stiff upper lip, common with the British. It means nothing and it's very superficial. More like a cultural thing not that they like you. |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by SeriouslySense(m): 4:49pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
As long as you have invested for yourself be it in sufficiency or at the village, then its better to have that option to return gracefully Skyview01: |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 4:49pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
ffo:They don't have tolerance for crime Meanwhile Nigerians both the leaders and the led just dey romance every kind of illegality known to man. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Airlord2030: 4:49pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
when tribalists complain of racism 3 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by SeriouslySense(m): 4:50pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
Airlord2030: 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Nobody: 4:51pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
SeriouslySense: I honestly envy people who live in the village and if I have to return, I will go the the village. I wan drink fresh palm wine, better koko, and rocky akara for breakfast and hear cock crow in the morning. In the next two or three years, I want to be shuttling. Six months in Naija and six months abroad. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerians Abroad. Share Your Experience With Racism And Discrimination by Billygee2u: 4:51pm On Sep 21, 2023 |
CandidAdmin:I have long stopped commenting on Nairaland because of miscreants and bigots that full Nairaland . Before you remove the dust in someone's eyes, first remove the log of wood in your own eyes . Before, talking about racism and discrimination in abroad, first deal with the tribalism, ethnic bigotory and discrimination in Nigeria. 6 Likes |
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