AMERICANS IN LONDON Q&A Pt. 2 | "What's the most annoying question people ask you?"

[@renee176]

Love that you told people that African-Americans / Black Americans have culture! For some reason people assume that we don't have culture in America. We have set trends that the whole world has Incorporated into their own culture and lifes. Not to say that our culture is the only culture that has given to the world (it is not, multitudes have), I'm just saying that ours has also added greatly to World dynamic! I see that our clothing, physical styling, food, music (and all other types of entertainment) and our phraseology have been Incorporated by others into their lifestyles. The things we believe in and how we are raised as a people is different, because of the struggles we have gone and are still going through. As we live in the states and how we have to maneuver through life has also added to our cultural makeup. Sad to say, but some people think that what they see on reality shows, and on TV in general, is how black people are. Needless to say in all cultures there are always a minority of people that may fall into those negative stereotypes, but the majority do not...and that includes African Americans as well. It amazes me how people will see one black person doing something negative and that unfairly carries through onto every other person of color. We do have a rich history and culture and way of doing things that even with all the adversity we face, we still stay Proud! Great job,I Love the discussion, you should make it into a question and answer series! I do apologize for my comment being so long!

[@PaigeMariah]

All of this was so well said! Thanks so much for watching and for the suggestion! 😊😊

[@renee176]

@Zedic Black You are so right! We have discovered, figured out, created or made a multitude of inventions, processes and theories that have made and or bettered peoples lives (here in the states and around the world). Whether they be in the fields of technology, communication, science, medicine, Etc. Breakthroughs that we, as a people, tend to get very little credit for... if at all any. But I think that's also the beauty in the culture, that we do not let that stop us from continuing to move forward. We will still make strides in achieving goals and heights that people say we can't achieve! Never count us out! Please forgive me for being so wordy... LOL! Blessings to you.

[@renee176]

@@PaigeMariah Awww, Thank You, you are too kind! I have had the opportunity to live abroad for a number of years, and I enjoyed my experience in England immensely. I've gone through the same culture shocks that you and your friends have stated. I feel, as Americans, we don't take the opportunity as a whole to travel to other countries when able. In doing so, we may start that dialogue with other people who may have a grown up differently from us. Due to cost or situation we, as African Americans, don't travel enough. Not within our own country, needless to say outside of it. To leave one's home base to travel abroad has really given me a wider scope of thought. I'm sure once you return back to the States, if that is your intent, you too would be able to share your daily life experiences and help others on their Journey. I gained such enrichment through my experiences, and the Love of a country that treated me well. Though no one country is perfect, I really enjoyed my time spent in England...as I hope you and your friends will also! I look forward to watching your commentary and content, You're doing a great job! Sorry about the length of my reply. It is a rarity when I can talk about my experiences abroad. Blessings of protection, health, wealth, peace and happiness!

[@thefowlyetti2]

@@renee176 What inventions are you referring to? just interested

[@renee176]

Hello, inventions such as the door camera monitor system for home security, the 3-light traffic signal, gas mask, caller id and caller waiting systems, refrigerated trucks, automatic elevator doors, toys like the Super Soaker water gun and the list goes on. If you would like to see a more extensive list of inventions please Google "Black Inventions". Unfortunately these accomplishments don't get listed in our history books as they should only a few seem to ever get the opportunity to seep through. Take care!

[@terrinyc29]

I love this..so right about Black Americans being JUST American. We have made something out of nothing. We have an amazing culture that has intertwined into the American fabric that many get confused by... Most of the mainstream American culture comes from us and with hip hop and music our culture has spread over the World.

[@tiffanyi5645]

I'm SO happy that you guys are discussing the uniqueness of being Black in America ... it's interesting how we differ from the Black experience in London for example where many don't have that history of their ancestors being enslaved and having their histories/cultures/languages taken away from them. Many Black people in London have a parent or grandparent who knows exactly where they're from and what their language/names are. But at the same time they too share our experience of systematic oppression which is one of the links that bind the Black diaspora worldwide. We also share the experience of how despite that systematic oppression (maybe even in spite of it) our influence shapes the cultural scene around us; we are the wave!

[@RM-kl4cq]

West Indians have a similar history of enslavement which is why they speak English. Africans in London migrated more recently.

[@GeneralCDOT]

@rxp56 While I'm sure you're comment was well-intentioned maybe think about why you never have to consider or think about being white, whilst black people are constantly reminded that they are black

[@theduke6174]

I'm jealous of American seafood, I tend to watch a lot of Instagramers that post themselves eating crabs and lobsters the size of a baby.

[@victorhenlon]

I'm British and the first thing me and my wife do when we visit the US is go get some Chicken with Rice and beans from Popeyes. Can't get enough of Popeyes! Can't beat the Rice and beans!

[@MissMeMe343]

Lol

[@PaigeMariah]

hahaha

[@tiffanyi5645]

Make sure you try that same dish at a real mom and pop soul food shop ...it'll change yo life! lol

[@victorhenlon]

@@tiffanyi5645 Is that a chain restaurant? Where can I find one. We normally stay with family in Middletown NY or Queens.

[@tiffanyi5645]

@@victorhenlon Popeyes is a fast food chain restaurant...what I meant by a "mom and pop shop" is that you should go to a privately owned restaurant instead of a fast food joint like popeyes. And since you usually stay right here in one of the 5 boroughs good old NYC, USA, you'll find plenty real soul food places. Look for places in Queens on YELP.com :)

[@KandiQTC]

Honestly, loved these two videos! Not only did you all answer some amazing questions that I found personally helpful (since I'm going to be applying to study a masters in London, and I'm an America), but also to you helped me learn and culturally understand how if I am studying with Black American colleagues/students how their transition and experience going abroad to the UK/London will be potentially problematic and different than my own. Really, everything about these videos was awesome. Thank you!

[@PaigeMariah]

wow, I’m so happy that you enjoyed these videos and could take something from them! thank you so much for watching 😊

[@jerryoshea3116]

Just to give somewhat of a different perspective. What we have here is just another example of typical premature statements and judgments on a Country that they obviously know very little about(and i get the impression they're hardly eager to improve upon what they do know!) So maybe they're a little disappointed with their experiences so far and have also found that the Black American&Black Caribbean or African experiences are way more dissimilar than they expected or antisipated? You could easily find the same kind of Videos being made by "Brits" travelling or studying in the U.S.. And the common denominator is not having the ability to adapt and "go with the flow"&be willing to except the differences &embrace them(and try to understand them)as opposed to seeing it as some kind of affront to one's very own existence&;peace of mind! As i see it,u really have to be living and working(living a quote, unquote "Normal life")in a country for at least 4 or 5 yrs,to give urself a chance of understanding ur surroundings and neighbours and it's other inhabitants.. So if ur looking for info or intend on doing some research,u might consider scopng out another source!(And incase ur curious I have lived&worked in both countrys)

[@PaigeMariah]

@@jerryoshea3116 did you even watch the video? I am in NO WAY disappointed in my experience here. It's a different experience but none of us ever stated that it was a negative one. This is our experience as American students here in London...since most students will only be here for the amount of time we are, it doesn't make sense for them to look for advice from someone who has spent 4-5 years living and working here lol...that's not what this video is about. Which brings me back to the idea that you didn't take the time to watch or understand it. So, please do not come on my channel telling people to look for other sources when they are STUDENTS, looking for a STUDENT perspective..which is exactly what we're giving. Thanks!

[@jerryoshea3116]

@@PaigeMariah Ur absolutely corrrct(i watched about 15 mins)&..Then the tone of the Vid seem to be taking a familar path..As i said u see the same type of Vids being made by Brits(or foreigners)about the U.S. .And once again,i dont get that?Ur point about being there for studing, procludes u,(or at least restricts u somewhat)from a genuine experience seems to a pretty poor excuse..Now i dont know how many countrys you have been to,but if u really have a desire to learn&experience a country,u need to remove urself from ur typical comfort zone.and try&meet some locals beyond the "Hallow Halls"of Academia. Just like tourists who visit Mexico or the Caribbean and only stay in a"All in inclusive"Hotel facility"like "Sandals"in Jamaica (which i can see the benefit of&appreciate)but it would hardly put them in a position to give a thorough,insightful review/opinion of the country.. Now let me ask you a(Q)Would u have visited London if it wasn't for ur studying&have u, or do u intend to visit the rest/some of Europe?

[@PaigeMariah]

@@jerryoshea3116 this will be my last response to you because your assumptions have been made solely off of one video when I have countless videos on my channel documenting my experiences abroad. once again, this was not a thorough REVIEW of a country lol, we are speaking for less than 15 minutes on OUR PERSONAL experiences here thus far. & to answer your question, I have visited 22 countries and am no where close to being in a bubble. have a good day Jerry!

[@jasonnerves833]

Gotta remember uk people are 1st 2nd generation English coz are parents came directly from the Caribbean or African so we question people alot so where u from to understand their background

[@PaigeMariah]

yeah, it can just be frustrating sometimes because we just don’t have the answers.

[@Ms_Love]

Also, Black American descendants of slavery have been in the U.S. for many generations so there is even more distance between us and our ancestral roots then someone who is 1st or 2nd generation

[@scdgjilh]

Paige Mariah I can understand how insensitive it can sound but most don’t mean any harm

[@icilmaa]

I got the same question as a visitor to the States. Some Americans weren't even aware that black people have settled in England and that they are not the only ones whose ancestors were enslaved.

[@icilmaa]

To be honest I think with Caribbean in particular because my family are Caribbean the question of where are you or your parents from is sometimes because of snobbery. We have been taught that people from certain Islands may have a lower status or are not as worthy as other Islanders even though we're the same people.

[@yudahel8521]

“I realize that my roots are in America” Girl say that again for the people in the back, it’s like africans and other races of black people think we should feel ashamed of being American or something, noooo, we’ve never been ashamed and never will be. We love being Black Americans we descend from great people. Our ancestors are literally warriors. It takes being around other races of black people to really understand we really are not the same. I even correct people when they call us African Americans, I let them know that we’re Black Americans and there’s nothing African about us, never have been, never will be. No disrespect towards africans but we are not the same

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

Hmmmm 🤔 so you don't have a phenotype that is descended from your African ancestors? Weren't your ancestors African? Don't know how you reach the conclusion that nothing about you is African...

[@jasonnerves833]

Soul food is very close to Caribbean food.. Just got to a local jamaican takeaway... And in the UK music is based of our original origins.. A lot of Caribbeans was brought over in the 50/60/70s and alot of Africans came over 80/90.. Raves and club nights are depending on the music u like to listen to.

[@newbeginnings2010]

Yep, not gonna lie it does bother me when people say there is a lack of seasoning in London - only because as Black Londoners born and raised we frequent plenty of Caribbean and African joints dotted around the city that serve well seasoned food (shout out to the Arab and Turkish joints too lol). I would also add to stay away from Caribbean restaurant chains like Turtle bay and go to local takeaways in "ends" - that's where the real "home cooked" food is.

[@kidcreole9421]

@@newbeginnings2010, ditto that about Turtle Bay. Food awful, I told them I can get better down the road at the Caribbean club for better quality better portion sizes and half the price they were charging me.

[@juatinatemple1903]

Soul food is very different

[@kimwright6377]

As a black person in America I get annoyed when people from London don’t understand that we aren’t connected to Trump.Hes the American President for sure.Someone from London will say something insulting about Trump to me to get at me.Im laughing because I agree with every negative thing they can say about him.lol Most blacks in America have no love for Trump.

[@scdgjilh]

Kim Wright we get asked about the Queen all the time it’s exactly the same thing, we don’t know her 🤣🤣

[@kimwright6377]

S D I understand.Lol But,I don’t know why anyone would think you guys “know”the Queen.We don’t know our Presidents.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

@@scdgjilh My buddy Marcus used to say "Aw, yeah, she's the captain of our darts team down the pub." It's mind-boggling and hilarious how many people fell for it.

[@scdgjilh]

Hahahahaha that’s actually hilarious🤣

[@gabriellebennett4677]

The "where are you from" question happened to me a lot when I was studying abroad in Greece. That along with their complete denial of having racism were things that really bothered me about living abroad there.

[@slimbabyriderims]

I love Paige. I am kinda like the opposite of her. I am a Brit who moved to the States nearly 15 years ago. I have considered doing a video on the differences myself.

[@PaigeMariah]

Hey! You totally should 😊

[@SpecialKally]

Please do

[@MsDimps24]

Do it!

[@soni1661]

Do it. I'm a Brit and moved to NY a year and a half ago. I would really appreciate a video about your experience.

[@slimbabyriderims]

Soni1 I will do one but you must promise to do one too

[@k-way232]

especially go Nottinghill Carnival if want to understand black British culture, BIGGEST STREET PART IN EUROPE, Its celebration of immigrants that came from west indies during Windrush after WW2 as the were colonies and asked to help rebuild Britain most were redlined due to racism and were forced to settle in poorer areas in west London, furthermore Britain kept all its slaves in carribean so there is big Afro-Caribbean culture in Britain and it is celebrated at Nottinghill carnival most reggae artist such as Bob Marley have lived in London. The carnival also celebrates African culture as there are a lot of Nigerians, Ghanaians, Eritreans, Ethiopians, Somali, Sudanese, Moroccans, Algerians, Senegalese and Ivory cost and more in London especially Nigerian in fact most black people are of JAMAICAN OR NIGERIAN DESCENT IN ENGLAND

[@leyshaj.3077]

Is there a way you can possibly coordinate an American meet up in London? That would be so lit! I’ve been in the UK for about a year and it would be niceeee to meet other Black Americans.

[@iloveblue76]

Leysha J. You should send her a message on Instagram! 💕

[@SLee-mg3vn]

Briona was so open and engaged like she wanted to actually be there. Luv it.

[@PaigeMariah]

she's amazing!

[@BriAri13]

Aww thanks! I had so much fun!!

[@harlemworld2083]

Seasonings??? Really??? Where are you guys living?? Used to be you had to go to black areas of London to get real seasoning, now that's not the case.

[@kayfay2535]

Harlem World i think they’re used to the fake seasoning mixes they have in the us.

[@jagemini89]

Righttt! I don’t know where they live or they shopping lol

[@urbanchica]

Yh cos I was seriously dissapointed with the food in New York but the Jamaican restaurant was lit. K hear if you want real soul food you need to go to the south/new Orleans

[@originalrbp2869]

The asian community was the first to start really bringing in seasoning such as turmeric, paprika, saffron, etc. Theres no shortage of seasoning and slices in London lol

[@jlily8909]

Brit living in the US here, it's funny because all the things you guys miss about living in the states are all basically the same things I miss about the UK, personal preference I know. However, the one thing I will say about music in the states, IT'S SO SEGREGATED! Between what white people listen to and people of colour, it's crazy. Also, I think ya'll are going to the wrong clubs, as someone who's clubbed in London, NYC (lived there for 5 years) plus all over the UK, the clubs are just better there in the UK. Anyway, love listening to you guys, I love to hear your perspective, you are all so flipping' FABULOUS! I'm just giving you my perspective as someone who's traveled all over the US, lived in NYC, St Louis, and now Minneapolis. Sorry, had to get that off my chest. I feel you on buying US food in the UK, I have the opposite problem over here, buying UK food in the US. Plus, if you want really good seafood, you'd probably have to go down to the coast where it's fresh and you can enjoy in a lovely pub by the sea, try visiting Cornwall, Devon or Dorset, lots of lovely towns. Remember, London isn't Britain, just like NYC or LA isn't typical America.

[@MehluliMoyo477]

I enjoy Paige’s videos, they’re really informative & entertaining, Her content is great and she’s a great person Really good video

[@PaigeMariah]

😊😊😊

[@drogomuircastle7175]

The only place I have found that serves decent seafood in London is at the Billingsgate cafe at Billingsgate Fish market, but it serves the market traders rather than the public and so is open from about 2:00am and then shuts about 8:00am and you might have to wait for somewhere to sit down. It is actually worth getting up for and serves wonderful stuff...

[@bababoozonkie5431]

Really enjoyed this video. So interesting to hear different peoples viewpoints about living in London. London will leave its mark on all of you, part of the rich tapestry of life.

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much for watching!!

[@MsDimps24]

That question is asked of black people in Britain, I get it all the time, I become petty AF if the question had no relevance with what we were talking about previously ( if it comes up organically I’m fine) if I say Manchester they whisper ‘No I mean originally’ Which obviously is a dumb AF question to ask an African American, should just answer ‘I dunno where did your ancestors steal mine from? ‘( like I said I’m Petty Betty).

[@k-way232]

You guys sound like you stay in central London no one lives there other than tourist and rich if wanna go to lit events with black people gotta go proper east, west, south or north London go places like Shoreditch or go black areas like Tottenham, Enfield, Croydon, Ladbrookgrove hackney, Harlesden or Brixton(although thats gentrified now)

[@arochester5310]

You can get seasoning and closest thing to soul food are the authentic west indian restaurant/take away outlet. You can mainly find these places in urban areas such as peckham, brixton, lewisham. Im from south london not too sure where you would go other side of the river besides dalston or tottenham. Anything afro/Caribbean i.e. hair and skin products, hairdressers, all the seasonings you need, even the kind of meat you might like in soul food, such as mutton or oxtail. Hope this helps 👍🏽

[@Amanda_78]

Super interesting to hear your experience in London ! As a Londoner, I am glad that for the most part it is positive 😊 also.. all that beautiful melanin !✊🏾

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you soo much Amanda!!

[@scdgjilh]

Such a smart video, would love to see more sit down videos with your friends ☺️

[@PaigeMariah]

so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@SoFrolushes]

Caribbean Brits don't know their African ancestry either. Black Brits two major groups are Caribbeans and Africans. Only the Africans know their true roots. Black Brits get asked that question too. It can be annoying indeed.

[@PaigeMariah]

ohh wow, I'm sure!!

[@newbeginnings2010]

Yes, as Black Brits of Caribbean descent, we share the same history as African Americans in that we are descendent of enslaved Africans. We were forcibly taken to the Caribbean where we developed our own culture (food, music, language etc) to what it is today, just like Black people in the US. Also to add, Black Britishness is fairly "new" in comparison to African American culture which has been around for generations. As a community in the UK, we've only really been here in numbers since the 50's/60's which is why our "Black Culture" is very much tied to our parents/grandparents homelands (Caribbean or African).

[@user-ls1do9ld2r]

NewBeginnings True. I’m 2nd generation Jamaican, and it’s always annoyed me that I could only trace my family back about 130 years on my father’s side. Just an example of how slavery impacts us up to the present day.

[@tpj376]

Baltimore represent 🙌🏽🙌🏽 (forgot to post on part one) 🤣🤪

[@BriAri13]

Ayeeee

[@Adwoa_100]

I went there few months ago your people are scary

[@malikismail9725]

Loved Part 2 and the responses of your guests especially the sister from Detroit who appeared as a complete realist and the rest were more optimistic - all perspectives were enlightening 👍🏾

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks so much for watching!

[@malikismail9725]

Paige Mariah My pleasure 👍🏾 Great dialogues

[@juliankaye8143]

The “where is your family from” happens here too. Unfortunately.

[@gsotoaz]

I like all your videos! I'm moving to London in a few months from California and I just want to say THANK YOU for your channel!

[@ewilliams8099]

Congrats y’all for following yo’ dreams! It’s gon be ok. Keep being your authentic selves.

[@cgipson100]

Thanks Paige, this was another excellent exchange of ideas and sharing of information.... :)

[@PaigeMariah]

thanks for watching Chris!

[@semowt]

To all the random people reading this comment, I hope you achieve all your biggest dreams in life !💖 My biggest dream is to become a great KZbinr ;) 🌹

[@adamjames6421]

I hope your dreams come true too.

[@topbizniz]

For the girl on the right I would recommend a trip to Billingsate fish market. Basically all our fish lands there first then gets distributed around the country. Not sure it will compare to American seafood but it will be the freshest you can get in London.

[@theduke6174]

I love the London Rain, it's soothing ....LOL

[@gavinflorence9416]

Oh wow I’m loving this!

[@PaigeMariah]

Thank you!!

[@SaHayes-it2uw]

Such a great discussion. I had the same experience in the 90s in London during my study abroad year. It was the first time as a black American that I really understood my Americanness.

[@PaigeMariah]

Love this! Thank you for watching 😊

[@OreliaLatrice]

When I went to England, I was always asked about Michael Jackson & Michael Jordan. 😂

[@isaidwhatisaid76]

🤣🤣

[@urbanchica]

To be honest in London you have to know where to go for black stuff. You need to hit the Carribbean / African restaurants for the best seasoned food. If you want to make it easier ..go to South lol also can't go to just any club at all if you are trying to do black enjoyment lol

[@mannyruiz8493]

Love your channel. Binge watching your videos rn !

[@amberdenay3417]

I liked these two parts ❤️

[@PaigeMariah]

so happy to hear that!!

[@brigitteb6463]

Happy Wednesday! I have been trying to keep up with your IG this week lol

[@PaigeMariah]

hahah how's that going??

[@brigitteb6463]

@@PaigeMariah I feel like we are all traveling with you!

[@TinaE2957]

Also a stretch is the idea that I who have lived in NYC can speak to what's happening in Chicagi or L.a. ....shees h

[@kayfay2535]

Deltina Dalphinis and you guys think we know about other european countries. Believe me americans ask way more ignorant shit.

[@chanteltamara9273]

Loved watching this. I'm stalking you all on Insta now. Welcome to London

[@goldgiverbeatz7433]

go to the Jamaican n Trinidadian takeaways if u miss good food with seasoning lol

[@naya6593]

y'all just make me so happy because I can see the joy and excitement this adventure is bringing to y'all. And now ole auntie has been inspired to get on a plane and blow some coint in Harrods and liberty. as long as they let us in I'll be there in November❤

[@PaigeMariah]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MajesticJewnicorn]

Love this video! If any of y'all wanna do a passport exchange, my British for your American, I will happily swap. Love a bit of Hershey lifestyle.

[@PaigeMariah]

haha thanks for watching Natasha!

[@MajesticJewnicorn]

@@PaigeMariah the best things begin with P... Paige, Primark, Power Crunch... Pepper (Dr)

[@byronking7463]

Omg yes! I’m an African American that happens to be into genealogy/ancestry/history, so it was only a matter of time before I traced my ancestry/tribe. But I know many of us still doesn’t know or have the means or resources to find out. Africans that I talk to are always surprised/excited to tech me and help me learn more about Nigerian culture. But it was frustrating as hell when they’d ask before I knew. But we all black, we lit lol.

[@will168]

Two big packs of Cheetos for £4 or £5 at Costco!

[@mucho1966]

Lived in London (Camdentown) '95- '98, didn't buy a lot of American food there, ate a lot of pub food, and my gf (met in the States) born in Ethiopia, raised in London. I cooked a lot of American Soul Food. Didn't visited American Fast Food places but once or twice. Lots of Fish-n-Chips. Irish tasted better than British.

[@akiragayle-orourke9189]

i understand that the 'where are you from' question is annoying but its because like earlier when u said black people dont really have that connection its like they are trying to find it in London people have that connection when your from the same country not because your black you guys have made me think though i think we forget that African-Americans dont know their roots whereas here i think most black parents and families make sure we know our heritage because they mainly are 1st or 2nd generation british as people said but thanks for our videos i really enjoy them keep doing what your doing !!

[@PaigeMariah]

yeah and we totally get why people here ask us that and don't take it offensively at all. It's just a constant reminder that we don't know, which can of course become frustrating at times. Glad you're enjoying the videos!!

[@antnam4406]

The last time I checked Caribbeans are not really from The Caribbean. What I find weird with some Caribbeans is them think they originate from the Caribean, rather than coming off the slave ships like other black diasporas.

[@malikismail9725]

Paige; an additional question; visiting London in a week and a half & my wife loves chip and cookies i.e. crisps & biscuits in London, any suggestions ?

[@PinkPoshImmigrant]

Hi… are any of you guys still in London?

[@PaigeMariah]

Just me 😊

[@PinkPoshImmigrant]

@@PaigeMariah I’m planning on moving to the UK hopefully in January of 2024…. I‘ve done tons of research on how to actually get into the country (visas fees, NHS, etc.) but I’m having trouble trying to figure out where I’ll sleep upon arrival… How does that work? I literally don’t know a single soul in The United Kingdom….

[@PinkPoshImmigrant]

@@PaigeMariah If you’re okay with it, I’d love to pick your brain via email or text… All of the videos I watch on Americans moving to London are kool but none of them actually answer the questions that I need answered 😩

[@PaigeMariah]

@@PinkPoshImmigrant I actually offer "Pick Paige's Brain" sessions as a service. You can find more info & book a call here. :) www.wearebloomvillage.com/digital

[@PassportToPimlico]

Why study in London/ What about Liverpool, Manchester or one of the smaller cities?

[@StarzzyJJASD]

Manchester is not a small city over 4 million people live in greater Manchester

[@PassportToPimlico]

@@StarzzyJJASD Manchester or one of the smaller. (meaning Nottingham, Leicester or whatever)

[@roybabineaux5353]

@@PassportToPimlico I know of people from America who studied in Briton I don't know if it's a small city, but they say it's beautiful in the summer and winter

[@rachalakoma5293]

omg, I am currently in Milan (moving to London next week...over it) and one of my class mate asked me what I think about Donald Trump. I said "well...he don't like black people so of course I don't like him." rude and unapologetic... so I DIED at 4:58

[@antnam4406]

The disappointing part is the Caribean asking where are you really really from, I can understand the Africans, but the Caribean should have understood. The odd thing is, some of them think they originate from the Caribean, rather than coming off the slave ships like other black diasporas.

[@antnam4406]

I'm sure the Nigerian in this group would fit in well in London as there are a lot of Nigerians. This should have been about the black people in America for generations traveling as they are not usually people who migrate.

[@erikaguevara9070]

Amazing video. ❤

[@justinbryant5020]

A lot of us are Native American

[@chelseadawson6029]

No American Indian

[@justinbryant5020]

Well if we going to be all the way correct Aboriginal American

[@chelseadawson6029]

Justin Bryant I agree

[@susanabenitez5366]

Im Cuban American , are there any Hispanics in London?

[@PaigeMariah]

of course!

[@susanabenitez5366]

@@PaigeMariah my niece is there at Lambda school of acting.

[@susanabenitez5366]

She had a small part in big mamas house, she was in tge cafeteria scene

[@Adwoa_100]

There is a huge hispanic community in elephant and castle in South london ​@@susanabenitez5366

[@elainem6832]

This was interesting as a British person to watch. However, it was shocking as a British person to hear a fellow black person take offence to being asked - where do your family come from? America is a melting pot. There are plenty of black people who have moved/immigrated there. My experience as a Black British person is that most people know (especially black people) about the Trans-Atlantic Enslavement Trade, which occurred in the AMERICAS (north, south + The Caribbean). I also understand why you may not realise that police interaction with especially black men is problematic. This is a huge issue in this country. Only this year a police issue occurred/was reported when officers pulled over a black female driver, for no apparent reason, who turned out to be a black London MP. I totally overstand this, as I have never experienced any problems as a black person in the USA myself - although, I am very aware that there is an big issue re: police accountability and the high level of questionable police shootings/killings of African Americans. Thank you for sharing. I agree that all those who are descendants of the Americas (& enslavement) have done a GREAT job of developing a their own cultures. Ok, thanks and peace 🙏😏

[@macgmac7909]

It will mostly be the British Millennials that would be ignorant of the origins of African Americans - I'm 51 years of age , and anyone regardless of color within my generation and older folks are fully aware of African American history …..love this post guys.

[@sammiesalvatore8403]

I have to agree I do ask people where they are from. But I honestly never mean it like the way some people do like I will ask someone because of accent. I’m in the northern part of the Uk and so if someone has a different accent say Liverpool or south then I ask 🤣

[@GibsonLovesGuap]

I swear people don’t realise london isn’t the only city in England

[@PaigeMariah]

who ever said that it was? London is the city that we’re currently living in so obviously it’s the only one we can speak on. try your best to use your brain.

[@GibsonLovesGuap]

Paige Mariah you’re overreacting still

[@weavesnatched_1153]

@@GibsonLovesGuap shut the hell up

[@Archdukelulu-Briggs1998]

@paige_mariah hi sorry to bother you but i wanted to follow leslie only to find out his page don't work could you please furnish us with another account he might be currently operating? thank you

[@FatuSallay]

Yeah London lacks with the seasonings lol... my aunt lives in London and she would always ask for Cheetos whenever any of us were coming to London from the US😂

[@PaigeMariah]

hahaha

[@Adwoa_100]

You need to go to the ethnic spots I don't know where you're going

[@TinaE2957]

Yess that is so true, I am always always asked about Trump and fast food....and my answer is like For Real...why?

[@PaigeMariah]

lmao right!

[@TinaE2957]

@@PaigeMariah and especially because I have lived in NYC, I find it strange because, he only carried one of the 5 boroughs. But its still all good. It is what it is..I go with it (the flow)

[@tombimashri8149]

All 3 ladys are gorgeous and charming

[@oadelano_007]

Love ❤️ you guys 🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@legallyblonderadio9604]

When you say you’re from Chicago what’s the question? “it’s something there ain’t it?” Couldn’t understand ?

[@PaigeMariah]

“It’s mad there innit?”

[@legallyblonderadio9604]

Lmao now I feel even more unintelligent, what does that mean? “Mad” like angry?

[@PaigeMariah]

haha it's okay! like crazy or dangerous

[@creamesoda79]

Afro-American culture has shaped the modern world through its music and cusine. It's quite sad that there's so much ignorance.

[@jeremypearson6852]

America likes to put tags on people, if you were born in America then you’re American. It’s the same for Irish Americans, Italian Americans, Cuban Americans and the list goes on. I feel that labels just help to create diversity. I spent 21 years in the UK and the last 37 years in Florida. I’m caucasian so maybe I can’t understand your position.

[@juatinatemple1903]

The people from the Midwest are used to sucky weather

[@Darbskj]

Most blacks in uk are Nigerian and ghanaian that's why they want to know

[@ministerginamfrancis6264]

Who's still there before I fly over in 2022

[@PaigeMariah]

Just me lol

[@cas1204]

I love being Black American.

[@smoeellot]

Dat ting from Detroit is fire. Bring me please, paige

[@AndrewJoel1]

Gtreat work guys ! I did send an e-mail, Let's be in touch & see if there's any ways forward, especially in terms of social media,etc.. And London has some of the best DJ's in the world, especially those that play abroad & in places like Miami. So, let's connect & let's get it done ! Great job guys.. - Regards.. - Joel.

[@faebalina7786]

Yh UK not having alot of Seafood makes no sense considering its a whole Island also random but i've yet to meet a boring American

[@kidcreole9421]

You can blame the EU for that because most of the fish that is fished in British waters is sold in Europe and is being over fished which is reducing our fishing stock. We had a rich fishing stock in our waters, but the French and the Spanish are hungry for our fish. When I was a kid growing up in the 80s and early 90s you could buy seafood everywhere in Britain, we had a big fishing industry, it was so cheap to buy fish it even the poor could afford to live off it, then the EU happened in the early 90s and it destroyed our fishing industry and reduced our fishing fleets. We're hoping after Brexit happens our fishing industry will pick up, but the EU are still insisting that we let other EU countries fish in our waters after Brexit. That ain't happening, I can tell you that.

[@A87-p1l]

7:55 😂

[@lydiabaik]

lmao "Chipotle"

[@brucewayne3069]

Here's a question for them: Do you watch Jerry Springer? Did you vote Trump and why? Do you say Tomayto or Tomato? Can you spell Mississippi?

[@essmac3453]

What black people are you meeting? Everyone knows where African Americans are from, especially Carribbeans. Are you talking about white/non black British or black British, asking where are you from from?

[@PaigeMariah]

I've been asked about my heritage by about 95% of the black people I've met here. When I mention slavery, they usually just say they forgot.

[@essmac3453]

@@PaigeMariah wow, I am very surprised. Only non blacks ask me that. It must be annoying coming from us (black Brits) aswell. Not all of us are this.

[@Fast_and__curious]

I’m Haitian, I still don’t know what part of Africa I come from. I just don’t understand why only people in the US consider themselves as Americans while America is the name of the whole continent😀😀

[@InternetGirl1093]

Yes, I agree, of course America is more than the U.S. but many people forget that our denonym is “American.” We don’t have another shorthand to replace “person from the United States” the way the other American countries do. For example, “Canadians, Mexicans, etc...” you for example can say “I’m Haitian..” versus having to say “I am from Haiti,” each time. We’re not going to say “I’m from the United States,” each time when most of the entire world already associates “American” with being from the U.S. and it’s the shorter identifier.

[@Fast_and__curious]

@@InternetGirl1093 I totally agree

[@henryviii6341]

remember Britain is not Europe. We go to Europe. We visit Europe. We refer to those in Europe as foreigners not us. 🇬🇧 so much closer to USA Canada Oz NZ S Africa India HK etc cos of our culture. thank God for the 21mile ‘moat’ protecting us from THEM. you got the Rio Grande. not wide enough lol

[@stephanied.k.3589]

❤❤❤

[@jahmehkanhorn1063]

That woman on the left is do defensive and passively aggressive. Wow!!

[@bradjohnson3656]

When anyone ask you where you from. Tell them you are Indigenous American. Our people was in America before colonization. We where here from the beginning. It's a small % of African from africa dearing so call slavery brought to america as and indentured servants African American term came out in the 80s that Jessie Jackson put on us as the real indigenous people of america your people have been in America for thousand of year. North Am, South Am, Caribbean's Virgin Islands an Also Europe different parts of europe Scotland, england,france,etc. Last thing slavery wasn't the way they are telling us indentured servitude. They didn't not want to pay us when we sign the contract for our service. Do more research on you history in America, then you will stop calling yourself african american. Your African friend is not taught about American history slavery from africa because they didn't get us from africa they colonized us from within our on country. Like they did South african an many more africa countries. Have a bless day!

[@christoroy1310]

👍 Nice

[@madmax-jh2sr]

Paige love watching your vids and your honesty with your life and journey on living in the uk. ps you are a beautiful lady but looked so much better with long hair and this white english dude thinks your amazing lots of luck and happiness you sweet lady .

[@colinwilson4658]

SEA FOOD ARE THEY KIDDING BRITAIN IS AN ISLAND ITS AWASH WITH SEA FOOD

[@cjldn5966]

It’s must be 1st & 2nd generation Africans asking you where your from because obviously Caribbean’s in the UK know better where black Americans are from, you can’t tell us about slavery don’t insult our intelligence. Although I’ve heard some Jamaicans as well ask that 🤷🏿‍♂️ London has a lot of 1st and 2nd generations immigrants that haven’t been here as long as some of us, it’s as if they want black Americans culture and history to fizzle out rather than preserve it to make way for them in my opinion but obviously the the older generation of the black community in the UK understand. Toxteth in Liverpool has one of the UKs oldest black British Communities it’s a small place but you have a museum about slavery in Liverpool. Your in the UK and already I can tell you don’t understand the Black British experience so your not really qualified to bring us in to a debate

[@PaigeMariah]

you do realize that this video is focused on OUR experience right? lol.. who's debating besides you? thanks for watching!

[@cjldn5966]

Paige Mariah watching you is easy because you and your girls are peng and I had time lol... but on another note I know Americans have a distorted idea of black British, and by the sound of what they ask it sounds like black people who haven’t been here for long. For example my family have been here from the early 50’s when Caribbean’s started coming in large numbers, so my parents and I are born here so I can imagine what 400 years in America I don’t expect to here you say I’m from Ebo land. A lot of Africans came in the 80’s and 90’s so they do not even understand the black British experience that was here before them, like the Racism, Riots ect

[@sfllouis2117]

When a African asks a black American where there from, the Black American should say why did Africans sell there people into slavery, there one Nigerian king who is responsible for 1 million after are in the Americas.

[@jamesbarton8030]

You are not African Americans you are American period. America would be a better place if they stopped saying Im African American when most of you have never been to Africa. If you were born in America you have nothing to do with Africa. My ancestors were born in Africa but I am white and I myself have never been to Africa so I am not African British I am British. I was born in Britain.

[@Adwoa_100]

Shut up you Don't speak for black people. I am british ghanaian and have been back to visit my grandma many times. You just have self hate