Being black in Italy| answering your questions

[@namatovumaria8615]

God what did black African people do ,we are good people with beautiful hearts hope these whites would notice it

[@AdrienneHall-mn3bn]

If a person has a passport and the financial means, they should be welcomed to travel to ANY country they desire and be treated with dignity and respect!@user-he3by8ut3m

[@Djd271]

Begging for acceptance is weakness

[@amilya4u304]

I've been fortunate enough to travel, and I wholeheartedly agree with you... While overseas I felt like I could exhale for the first time in my life. It's not being anti-American, it's just the truth because there are plenty of countries that are more relaxed, and not so uptight about racial stuff in general.

[@ArianaGadwa]

Amen

[@getsomebodyelsetodoit1]

Thank you for this review and your channel. Hoping to leave the states sooner than later, for good. I’m diving into a lot of reviews because Italy has been on my radar forever. 🤞🏾

[@ArianaGadwa]

Best of luck!

[@1FDerek]

I hate to be that person but as a black American man who in the past lived in Italy for a few years because of my job, I need to warn you that for what concerns racism against black people Italy is much more racist than the United States. Some other European country can be a better choice for a black American person to live (England, France, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal for example).

[@getsomebodyelsetodoit1]

@@1FDerek Thank you so much. I appreciate all of the information and suggestions I receive. I’ve been over America for years. So much corruption, systemic racism and prejudice, and it’s so easily swept under the rug. I feel like I’m getting sicker here from it all. Again, thanks. I’m praying for a softer place to land in life..to live!

[@1FDerek]

@@getsomebodyelsetodoit1 You're welcome.

[@marceltresvant8581]

​​@@getsomebodyelsetodoit1As a black man who was born and bred in Italy and who now lives in the US I warmly suggest you to avoid Italy. Really, the US is a much better place for a black person, Italians really don't like the dark skin.

[@tshepisopower]

Oh wow and I am South African and want to travel to Italy. They come here and we even have shops where they can buy their food from...wow I'm shook!

[@vikkicarr3255]

I’m not surprised by this. In America l have been discriminated against by Italians. Racism is a global issue as well.

[@joemoschetta1541]

i love black women and im italian

[@marceltresvant8581]

You're not Italian, you're an American from New York, you said that on your previous posts. You're not born and bred in Italy.

[@Mahy4]

What I’ve learned about Italian men is they are a lot of smooth talk but you need to watch the actions❤

[@chefbongoutedge4194]

I was in Southern Italy one month ago and I agree with you. Thanks

[@jklmnoqr]

It seems like the problems stem from CLASSISM and stress on status and money as opposed to racism, although there are people who are racist . However, most are just plain curious.

[@BPTB1]

Nothing to do with classism, As a black American man who lived in Italy in the past because of my job I can tell you that Italians are just racist against black people, they don't like black people and the dark skin. They're very racist and colorist and many of them are just obsessed with skin color, that's just their Italian culture and their Italian history.

[@Giorgio_Cerrini]

Nah, we Italians just don't like black people and we don't like the dark skin, sorry to say that that's just how we are, that's just our Italian culture.

[@Giorgio_Cerrini]

Not really, as an Italian who lives in Italy I have to say that here in Italy we have a strong racist/colorist culture.

[@them5525]

We are currently stationed in Japan and headed that way. Japan was ultra safe. Hoping for a similar experience there.

[@ArianaGadwa]

Wishing y’all a great Italian experience

[@moniquevann9950]

I ran across you channel it’s very helpful I’m considering moving to Italy thank you

[@rosharraowens6274]

how about dating in Italy? And transportation getting around the city? cost of living?

[@Tiffany_7467]

I’ve been researching a country to move to that doesn’t have too much racism. When I here someone say there is, in Romania for example I get nervous but I’ve realized I’m so used to the blatant racism in the u.s that I think a different kind would be worse

[@ElleP28]

Romania is the best. I’ve been there people are very nice and friendly. I didn’t see any black people while I was on a holiday with my husband but no weird or racist incidents. Some people stare but not in a negative way. I would recommend. 😊

[@deegreen8268]

Hi. Came across your video. It really helps. I'm planning a move to Italy next year and was curious. Thanks for the feedback. I'm an African African with a British and a French granddad. I've gotta say, this revelation is pretty normal even in Southern Africa. People are the same way here. Mixed European people are treated better than black Africans. EVEN in Africa. My dreadlocks are frowned upon and what-not, but funny enough, it's not really a sore point out here. In reality once people get to know each other, differences are embraced and prejudice disappears. We turn the prejudice into jokes, laugh and simply ignore haters. Now I know, it will be just like home. The lite version though.

[@beckyjcorona]

I love you. I literally love you. You’re so real, you don’t sugar coat sh*t. You make me literally feel safe and welcomed every time I watch your videos. Do you think you could make a video about being plus size in Italy?

[@ArianaGadwa]

I love you too beautiful and absolutely I can! Thanks for asking for that

[@draiafitz6935]

How are black people treated in regards to medical treatment? Do you feel safe to get proper treatment?

[@ArianaGadwa]

Definitely not

[@praytraveleat210]

@@ArianaGadwawhy is that?

[@apollosmartyn]

Great work hope to collaborate with you 💙💙💙 Namibia 🇳🇦

[@michellealder69]

Hi Arianna, luv ur Vlogs Best Wishes to ur Beautiful Family xx

[@ArianaGadwa]

Thank you so much

[@isistroy2653]

Thank you for this…im moving to Padua later this year and i have been deep diving into content like this. There are so many mixed reviews… one video a black girl said she was punched in the face outside a bar, then others have a simular experience to yours. I starting to deduce that our treatment in Italy can also be attributed to how you carry yourself, kind of aligning with what you said about being self aware…that and chance…glad to hear that you’re comfortable overall. What page did you say you look for for info for black flex out there?

[@ArianaGadwa]

I was a part of the women of color group for our base.

[@janellec3169]

I want to plan a birthday trip for November. Do you recommend staying in a hotel or an Airbnb? I was thinking Airbnb because it is cost effective. I was planning to stay in Milan, Venice, Naples. I was concerned about racism but that is everywhere.

[@ArianaGadwa]

Probably an air bnb for being more cost effective

[@bbn_shipsss2024]

Please am from Nigeria am visiting Italy for the first time please tell me how to go about it am a man ok

[@feisana11]

Omg I found your channel again it’s been yearsssss I wonder what happened ❤so happy I found it again

[@ArianaGadwa]

Yay welcome back to the fam

[@HeranShenkut]

don’t tell me their holding a grudge on Ethiopia😒

[@calogerochiolo3506]

Je suis Italien et mon meilleur ami est un Ivoirien mais chrétien, donc le problème est culturel et religieux

[@Nikki-wi8ho]

Hi! Can you share the people of color page you’re apart of?

[@ArianaGadwa]

I believe it was aviano poc

[@AsandaMahlangu]

Me being South African and moving to Italy for Uni🥲🥲🥲

[@lucykaelo1844]

Sis same, moving out for Uni from SA and yoh, I’m terrified of experiencing the racism

[@chelleaina-xlr]

Did you move?

[@AsandaMahlangu]

I’ve been here for some time and the people have honestly been nothing but nice, but it could always happen

[@AsandaMahlangu]

Yep!

[@miguel_mugabe]

I might go there this year from Zimbabwe….any tips??

[@jackeycunningham8874]

Thinking that putting on lip gloss and to look presentable when talking to people is not a thing is wild to me.

[@VictoriaWhitbeck]

There are lot of Africans in Italy. How come you can't find people who do braids?

[@Kingofthepeople]

I like Europe countries UK and France but I don't know about Italy? I mean I do like Italian food Sandwich, Pizza, Spaghetti, Maccheroni, Lasagna, and especially there desserts but still don't know about the country of Italy?

[@aldocuneo1140]

Italy is better

[@Kingofthepeople]

@@aldocuneo1140 I don't know about that?

[@aldocuneo1140]

Maybe because Italy is less american ?

[@Kingofthepeople]

@@aldocuneo1140 It's not about that it's just well no hard feelings I'm not rasict but Italians have a problem with people of color?

[@YourRichLifeMedia]

I love both Italy and France. I have a home in Italy. In the process of buying in France too.

[@anneporter123]

Can I send you an American flag to wear? Stay safe.

[@valentinamatea7681]

Capisco piu ' dai vostri commenti cosa dice il video perche ' l inglese lo capisco se si parla lentamente cmq visto che si parla di razzismo parlo da straniera del est ma cresciuta in Italia ..se pensate l 'Italia sia razzista ..si lo è ancora verso tutti colori del immigrazione Ma c'è un forte Ma a differenza di altri paesi abituati da molto tempo al diverso, l'italia è sempre stata vergine fino agli anni 90 ed essendo l 'italia molto chiusa io invece dico che le cose qui sono cambiate tantissimo in poco tempo circa 30 anni contro 200 300 anni di altri paesi ..punto primo i nuovi adulti sono tantissimi ad avere un genitore di un 'altra etnia ,quando ero piccola ero molto a disagio perché mi sentivo giudicata ora invece quasi nessuno ci fa piu ' tanto caso salvo per qualche imbeccile hanno anche capito l'importanza del immigrazione come forza lavoro mentre prima eravamo considerati usurpatori potrei scrivere molto di piu ' ma mi fermo dicendo che invece io ho fiducia nel cambiamento italiano ma ovviamente ci vuole tempo

[@Giorgio_Cerrini]

Nel video la signora non parla dell'immigrazione in Italia ma dell'essere neri in Italia, la signora è Americana e suo marito è un militare Americano che era di servizio in Italia perciò anche lei e i suoi figli hanno vissuto per qualche tempo in Italia. È una cosa totalmente diversa.

[@elishamuranda5793]

Hi

[@VictoriaWhitbeck]

I believe it is an immigration issue. I don't believe it is a skin color issue. I am happy I found your video, because I am coming to Italy next month to see if I can live there half time of the year

[@brianlawson4368]

I doubt it, I heard many times that in Italy there's a lot of racism even against those black people who were born and bred in Italy so that's definitely a skin color issue.

[@VictoriaWhitbeck]

@@brianlawson4368 I believe that if the person is descendant of Africa, even the person was born in Italy, they still going to be racist toward this person. I was told that Italians, are racist towards Africans, or their kids, born in Italy or not. They treat Black form America or other countries differently, because they know they brings money lol

[@brianlawson4368]

@@VictoriaWhitbeck Well, black people who are born in America are descendant of Africa too, like it or not.

[@brianlawson4368]

@@VictoriaWhitbeck That's not what I heard and black people from America and other countries are descendant of Africa too.

[@brianlawson4368]

@@VictoriaWhitbeck I don't know if what you said is true, anyway black people who are from America and other countries are descendant of Africa too. P. S. I don't know if you can read my answer because KZbin keep on deleting it for no reason.