Black People Explain What It's Like Living in Boston

[@very.rare_rex]

u have to be born and raised in boston to be comfortable in it i think

[@MyMyManMelo_]

_a_n_d_r_e_w_ s_m_i_t_h_ maybe

[@privatelifejust_4me]

_a_n_d_r_e_w_ s_m_i_t_h_ just like Seattle.

[@MyMyManMelo_]

@@privatelifejust_4me i guess but Boston is 3.5x blacker than Seattle, 25% compared to 7%. Also has more than twice as many hispanics 20% compared to 10%... its just much much more hood/poor and like urban overall. My friend moved to Seattle and i went out there for a week

[@privatelifejust_4me]

Jarred Jones Forget all that... I was just saying the same goes for Seattle, Tacoma and the rest of WA. It’s not just in Boston. My observation was WA, so I added it in.

[@Technoirz]

Yes i grew up in cali, and people assume that I’m a immigrant becauyi don’t look like them, Boston is super racist

[@blaireprince3709]

“i’m glad i’m not in kentucky or some shit” me, in kentucky: damn.....ok

[@WarinAtlanta]

lmaoo

[@greenmachine5600]

Kentucky is pretty nice though. Good governor.

[@corneliusharris2955]

Every time i want to move some place i youtube what black people say then i just stay in NYC. Ugh can we live anywhere?

[@tanyaj.8482]

Same here, I've been researching for almost a year and I'm still torn

[@LanceLouis7008]

shut up, Boston has a TON OF BLACK PEOPLE! a TON OF MY FRIENDS ARE BLACK, they LOVE IT HERE! we ALL LOVE IT HERE! yea its ghetto.. but where isnt?

[@RonLennard1020]

Life & Addiction I plan on moving up there to stay with family. I was told there are a lot of programs for children , is that true ? My family’s kids attend school in Beverly. I’m a truck driver by trade.

[@84updown]

You're only gonna find negativity online because that's a lot more worth talking about in our minds. In reality, most places in modern USA you won't be burdened for being black, it's just the negative experiences that we're gonna remember most and discuss them. The most you'd ever actually get in the majority of the US is maybe a few weird stares because you're in an area that never really sees black people

[@XTRABIG]

Atlanta. Newark NJ. Detroit MI. Montgomery Alabama. Jackson, MS. Houston, TX. Miami FL. Baltimore MD. Birmingham AL. Compton CA. or any town has a MLK boulevard, avenue etc. Me? Im fine anywhere. Im an American and i prefer diversity. But if u live among many black folks now and that's what you like why are you looking 2 move?

[@CharlesMosley129]

i love the look and feel of Boston. i could definitely live there. the biggest plus Boston has is that the city is soo close to my favorite place in the world: Martha's Vineyard.

[@aaronnewell-tutu1723]

What's wrong with Charlotte? There's plenty to do and you don't have to live in a 3 bedroom apartment with 6 other people.

[@blckcreators2291]

I don't know! Never been but it seems like a decent place...

[@melino9709]

I've been living in Boston for 5 years and he's right there's not much going on here for a afrolatina like me.

[@miab5145]

It's the south and alot of northern AA think the south is still farms, cows and the KKK lol

[@KingBranBDM]

The only thing wrong with DC on a regular basis is that you are gonna spend money. It's a good possibility that you are going to make money but you damn sure are going to spend money. And there's a lot of stuff to do out with or without a car but especially if you have a car. Metro Train is expensive as hell.

[@nahfam9716]

I live in Charlotte. It is strictly a business city with close to nothing to do, and has no history or culture like Boston does. The city is also pretty ugly too. It's great for opprotunity. But not much else.

[@farahshabnam4626]

I am not black . I am a foreigner, Boston/ Massachusetts is the most unfriendly city i have ever been to. If you are not from USA, they are just not interested to talk to you.

[@chatty2164]

Yes I experienced that with my college roommate who was Hungarian. She didn't like it at all

[@leonhenry4861]

@@chatty2164 How crazy.

[@petermello55]

People are rougher edged in the northeast nyc/massachusetts. It’s not you, just us.

[@CaptainHalibut]

A friend of mine from the south (white) was seriously off put by the closed-off nature of Bostonians. I’m not willing to say that it’s NOT xenophobia/racism, but at the same time people in Boston are very odd. Not always necessarily hostile, but just kinda cold in public. Regardless, I’m sorry you had a bad experience with the city, I love it but can 100% understand people’s issues with it.

[@butterflymoon6368]

I've heard Boston is rough.

[@MM-sq5pf]

It's the same as being black living anywhere, it's more about your lifestyle

[@ulovedev]

I’m from NC and spent 3 years in Charlotte going to school. I got a new job and they placed me in Boston. I was terrified to move so far up north. I had never heard of black people from Boston so I didn’t know what to expect. So it’s interesting to hear people say they’d rather live in Boston than Charlotte. Especially with Charlotte being a fast growing city and even being compared to Atlanta!

[@buddb5312]

DeVonne Dove I too am from North Carolina, the triad area. I am contemplating moving to Boston after I finish up my undergrads in NC as well, as I too have received a job offer in Boston as well. How is Boston for you? I keep reading negative reviews on Boston, and many Bostonians have told me to look elsewhere both black and White Bostonians. What is your take on Boston so far?

[@ulovedev]

@@buddb5312 I’m originally from the triad area as well (Winston-Salem) and it was a culture shock for me when I moved to Boston. I don’t see many black people in my neighborhood or when I’m out and about. My opinion could be skewed but basically, I wouldn’t recommend anyone moving to Boston. If you like cold weather and you’re okay with being one of the very few black faces here, I think you could make it work. Aside from being black, housing is super expensive here and the driving is horrendous lol! If you do decide to move here please reach out. It’s always nice connecting with people from home!

[@edmey]

DeVonne Dove: Boston is still a majority-white metropolitan area which didn't see blacks arriving here in substantial numbers until the late 1940's. Most of the increased diversity in Boston comes from Latin American, African and Asian immigration. The five people interviewed in the video who like Boston probably have high levels of education, so that they can participate in the city's high tech economy. Note that Massachusetts voters elected African-American Edward Brooke to the US Senate in the 1967 and African-American Deval Patrick (from the south side of Chicago) was governor of Massachusetts for two terms until 2015. When was a black elected as US senator or governor in NC?

[@americanprincess851]

@@edmey you have a really good point.

[@Nature-ep5cu]

@@ulovedev how do you like it so far, do u feel you have settled in now?

[@tipofday]

Being black & from the South I can tell you that racism is not overt or even "a thing" in most places. Lets face it there can be low-key racism anywhere when you're looking, but for the most part Blacks , Whites, Asians, Indians, and Hispanics get along very well and do have that "southern hospitality" to help people and show love and support.

[@Keenejs]

I'm from the south and live in NYC I tell people that most people in the south get along just fine and I find that the people in NYC are more raciest than most southerners I've ever met.

[@arcblackmomba]

Ive learned that it’s definitely not overt in most places but definitely still present all over. There are occasional pockets of towns were it is palpably a thing. For the most part racists have just learned to adapt and hide their true feelings and intentions. Only to be seen through micro aggressions or supporting/lobbing systems that prompt oppression in some way or fashion. But when they’re around like minded or presumed to be like minded individuals the truth comes out.

[@Veritonlo]

I know u right, I'm from Mississippi, honey I ask folks in NYC are u regular or from cross that water...I'm black just black we been here so these other folks we have to ask

[@DarthVader1977]

@@arcblackmomba Especially the black racist areas.

[@arcblackmomba]

@@DarthVader1977can tell you’re triggered.

[@newenglandhoodstv4643]

I film the hoods of Boston on my channel and I’m from this area. I’ll be honest as a black man I’ve never experienced racism in the city . If you look like a street nigga, gangster , tough guy, ect they won’t fuck with you(unless police). But if you are going to college, working a good lucrative job, or appear to be 100 percent non violent then yes you could be a victim of racism. It won’t necessarily happen but out here white folk wont pick on people they perceive as a danger to them if they don’t act appropriate. (Unless police because they have a badge and a gun )

[@sioul8485]

thats bc alot of the hood niggas in Boston dont go past dudley unless they goin to Downtown crossing.....

[@americanpriness1]

I feel so silly, I just found out that Boston is a coastal city and it has a population of 685,094. I live in Houston, Tx. Boston is really small city.

[@blckcreators2291]

Small population but high density too.

[@americanpriness1]

@RENSA80 It's a long story about why I also moved there. I had a way to get a job there before moving there and I had an opportunity for a great apartment too.

[@nayy3856]

I live in Boston its very small its like everything is right there and then boom your no longer in Boston your in a new state 😭

[@americanpriness1]

@RENSA80 I see your point but I'm not a fan of Houston anymore and I was born and raised in Houston. It floods too much.

[@JustDaveNJD-evil]

americanpriness1 you’ll love Philadelphia or South Jersey, certain parts. Stay away from Northern Jersey or NYC, it’s hella expensive...

[@Mr102185]

Chicago is definitely more segregated than Boston.

[@leonhenry4861]

Yeah but the murder rate in Chicago is crazy so you can see why. Don't they call the south Chiraq.

[@deafheart23]

@@leonhenry4861 Chicago was segregated long before they had crazy murder rates tho, Google what redlining is 💁🏾‍♀️

[@carbon6951]

Not for long.. The elite have big plans for Chicago in the near future..

[@WaylonCv13]

​@@deafheart23is there a lot of cape verdeans in boston?

[@wendysolivan554]

Chicago and Boston are just as racist if not more than the south. They hide it better and if you look at the corporate latter in both cities, very few blacks on a CEO leadership as well as Latinos. At least in the south they’re honest

[@CodyCole80]

🤨 The guy in maroon definitely has misconceptions about the South. Living in the South I’m sure is no more prejudice than Boston. I’m an 80’s baby, born and breed in Gump-Town (Montgomery, AL), the home of the Civil Rights Movement, and I can’t even count on one hand the times I’ve felt “openly” disrespected because of my color. On the other hand, Boston is a town that is known to have been horrible to blacks. They are the ones that raised so much hell about the busing system. He needs to do his research. 😒

[@alexandrachertov9813]

The shade thrown at Kentucky and North Carolina LOL

[@mooreoftre]

I've been accepted into some Boston schools for my masters and checking this out to get the real deal lol

[@dayas.774]

I’ve lived in Boston MA my whole life and so far it’s good. But Boston is really expensive and you have to make a good amount of money to maintain your self comfortably. Boston is a very diverse place. But if you are looking for number 1 in education and health come down to Boston Massachusetts🥳

[@RG-jw2so]

What income yearly would you say is a good amount?

[@americanprincess851]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@WarinAtlanta]

trying to move but its expensive ASF

[@bluemiles7860]

Boston seems like NYC-lite in terms of cost of living. Like you need to be making at least 75k as a single person to be comfortable.

[@VMWashington25]

Thinking about moving to Boston do this video gave good insight into what life as a black professional is like in Boston. Would love a part two detailing more venues and places to live as a black professional.

[@nickhammer6408]

Africa, just saying.

[@ShennellOfficial]

@@nickhammer6408 I recommend the Caucasus Mountains for you

[@nickhammer6408]

Move to Atlanta, if it is that big a deal. Sounds like your racist and you think Boston is to white. To bad. Like I said there are other places like Detroit, Baltimore. Philadelphia.

[@nickhammer6408]

I don't know what you expect, I hear so many concerning comments. What should they move out white people so blacks don't feel isolated? I am white and found plenty of areas where I was not welcome let alone probably in greater danger from racist black people. Matter of fact I have been told you don't belong here. You know what I accept decent people gladly. I am not for restructuring anything because you are not comfortable. Go some place where you are happy. No one is forcing you. Why should others be forced. All to often people leave home and go somewhere else and they insist on making it like home. Stay home.

[@Smooth258]

@@nickhammer6408 You’re an idiot. If you consider yourself a REAL American, then you should want people to feel welcome everywhere. Racist black people aren’t a threat to you. You’re white, you can live in 90% of states, cities, or countries without an issue

[@cvkhufu1951]

Boston born and raised. Some of these folks in this video sound like they lived in the suburbs. Boston is a city where you can come up fast but you have network to get your foot in the door. Many people don't understand Boston if they weren't born there. Boston is not anymore racist than any other city. You have some racism here but you also have a lot of people that will look out for you regardless of ethnicity. Most of the so called segregated areas are that way by choice. When many immigrants came to America they moved to areas where their people moved to to feel more comfortable. In South Boston you have predominantly Irish and South End as well as parts of the North End you have Italians but you will find some Blacks & Latinos living there. Dorchester is mixed, Roxbury & Mattapan is mixed but is predominantly Black especially with folks from the Caribbean. Jamaica Plain is mixed but predominantly Latino. Roslindale is a mixed community. Hyde Park is another mixed community as well. Many communities are mixed around Boston, however gentrification is a big thing in Boston. Many areas are becoming settled by young white suburban professionals who want to live closer to work and all the attractions. Boston is one of the most progressive cities in America don't be fooled by the mislabeling.

[@mlbroblox8620]

I agree with you that is why i wanted To go to Boston

[@ugoewulonu4936]

@@mlbroblox8620 You’ll be welcomed here with open arms!

[@jeanpierre9539]

Facts. That’s why I tell people to come and see for yaself. It be your own people casting fake narratives. That’s why most Boston natives don’t mess with visitors/tourists…👏🏾

[@ashleysanders1650]

Best comment on here ❤ born and raised black latina. Crazy how Boston is constantly mislabeled smh. Some points they hit but for the most part they running with a fake narrative

[@gabriellemm3464]

Can we get a part 2 of this video?! I enjoyed it.

[@minismalls3096]

nighlife kinda sucks everything shuts down at 1am but the food scene is banging so if you're a foodie this is the place for you haha. no need for a car either. its as expensive as nyc but doesn't offer the nyc lifestyle if that makes sense. however, it's waaaaaay cleaner and safer than nyc so there's that. also - take the ferry out to martha's vinyard and you'll want to stay forever haha. another option is providence. much cheaper and close to other cities - 1 hour train ride to boston 3 hour train ride to nyc. still has that cute "old city" look, heavy immigrant population so expect amazing food and the night life is much better (many POC from boston go to prov to party). you'll need a car to get around the city but you'll make up for it with the cheaper rent.

[@GeronFletcher]

I’m black and from Kentucky and you’re so right lol

[@MyMyManMelo_]

Yea ima stay in Boston lol

[@freyastar4399]

“I am the black kind of black” the best answer to that weird question.

[@rockster0192]

No its not weird. Y'all are just thinking too much into it. He could've just said black american.

[@danquisjohnson]

Might as well just move to South America or some parts of Africa where everybody is dark or brown and the cost of living is way cheaper. The exchange rate is so much better. Black people we do have dual citizenship in Libya. It started in the 80s. Its funny how the most educated city in the United States can be the most intolerant.

[@phuongtrinhnguyenngoc4653]

thank you so much I am writing a story based in Boston, this video was immense help

[@lavishsavage6743]

Malcolm X lived here, Mlk would come frequently there is a rich black history in Boston that's just not talked about. I know so many people that are like "Black people live in Boston"? Lmao they just don't talk about the parts where we from

[@youngqueen8691]

Atlanta is the best city for successful black people. I’m from Cali and can’t wait to move to Atlanta

[@ATLOreo]

Brandon Joyner Facts

[@enzigenes]

If you're not rich, don't go there to pretend to be rich or be a snobby person. Atlanta is the south. The people who were born there are very welcoming and show you real southern hospitality. The people who are moving there destroyed the culture of Atlanta. There's no more cheap cost of living. Everywhere is expensive. People that move to Atlanta who pretend to be rich often become depressed because the really rich folks know they're really broke. Atlanta is a great city, but people run to Atlanta to create a new identity and it kills there soul. Atlanta looks good on TV, but it's a place that will have you miserable.

[@manolochootdatpizzachip5142]

I read a piece from fortune or forbes that listed the 20 best cities economically for black people and Boston was the only non southern city on the list. Not sure if it's super accurate but it's definitely better than people make it seem.

[@darkbladeyautjaclan-2026]

enzigenes Well said! The southern hospitality is dead. I don’t know why people find it easier to grandstand and come off as an elitist than to rather just greet people with a friendly hello and move on. If you’re moody stay your ass home and watch TV. And the whole flexing nonsense is ridiculous

[@Goodatlast-wv5zy]

Atlanta is garbage

[@maximilian9295]

I'm Latin and trying to find some place to live that's not CA,TX,AZ,NM or FL. But I'm not welcome other places, I tried Seattle and every single day I was reminded I wasnt white. It was awful, no way am I comparing myself, I wish I could live in Boston but I'm sure I'll face much of the same. :(

[@leonhenry4861]

You'll be fine

[@juliantorres5138]

Nah bro u fine. Boston aint as bad a Seattle but theres still some racism. I was born and raised in dorchester and roxbury and ive never really gotten too many problems. If u come u will like it I think

[@cielledoux3805]

Honestly, go to any southern state. Unless they're like super racist nobody cares. We're all family.

[@JB-sv5pr]

Bruh move to Chelsea, Summerville, Lawrence, Everett lowell, Fall River, all Latinos south Boston all black Revere Italians and Cambodians Watertown Greeks and Brazilians Malden Africans and Chinese Eastern/costal mass is super diverse miss the food and people

[@mariacanyc3419]

Maryland and Washington DC are good options (I lived in Silver Spring MD for 4 years and love it) there are a lot of jobs and the pay is good.

[@denkelhaile8421]

Im black and i been living in Boston my whole life. If it wasnt for my family and property i wouldve left a long time ago. This city is very segregated, it lacks a sense of culture, nothing but old and young rich professionals from the suburbs or bunch of spoiled college kids. And the broke ass black people are kept south of city.

[@booboobunny5655]

Searat How doesn't it have anything to do with racism? "Human nature" you speak of is from sin. We have to fight sin and be together as God intended.

[@jamiesimo7578]

If you’re not moving here for school don’t move to Boston at all lol the place is a cold hell for extroverts

[@jcblazer0470]

Interesting take. Cause alotta people 'll say the opposite. People LIKE TO TALK alot up here... A Lotta the time at least.

[@playboikari]

Omggg! I’m from California thinking about heading to Boston in the fall for graduate school. I knew the town was filled with history but I was not expecting them to mention it being segregated. Everything online said it was so liberal 😭 ahhhh! I’m scurred

[@johndoe-wv3nu]

Black, I doubt there will be an issue with that. From California...that could be an issue.

[@justmessiah1973]

I live in Cali as well only considering it to move in with my girlfriend after reading more recent comments I feel better and hearing how she talks about her city I feel even better don’t let fear hold you back from starting a new chapter my vacation out there if you can for a week or so just to get a feel for the environment and go from there I know I’m definitely going to

[@dominickjustave3558]

Its not ,there differently not born and raised Boston there from the suburbs

[@3AMWalksClearMyMind]

Boston is literally one of the greatest places to live. These people are from a very sheltered suburban background or something. I'm Black, Boston born and raised, and I have literally never had a single issue living in Boston when it came to race or anything like that.

[@ugoewulonu4936]

@@3AMWalksClearMyMind I’m black and I echo these statements. You can come here and and love wherever you want (if you can afford it)

[@gregorywilson2124]

Boston is no place for an upwardly mobile black man.

[@kotaani2934]

She called straight Black people sis???! She’s using gay terms to describe us?! Just say straight Black people! We try to be so trendy we end up losing our roots

[@TNTz1ooChannel]

I'm fine living in boston.

[@nickhammer6408]

Because you are not a thin skinned snow flake who expects the world to accommodate you. I have never heard such selfish people !

[@nickhammer6408]

@@zainemmons8355 I'm very happy for you. Some folks were saying Boston has this dark racist side. Well it doesn't back in the 60s and 70s there were problems everywhere. I think generally Boston is quite accepting of all people as long as you are not a destructive touch hole. Hey enjoy yourself and all the best. Freaking expensive to live there. Oh well.

[@emanuel5944]

That’s good for you but I’m moving from Boston In a couple years cause I ain’t Living here my whole life and I never traveled anywhere at all I love Boston but I’m gonna have to leave

[@TNTz1ooChannel]

Actually Boston isn't very racist compared to other states. Also I am very thin skinned.

[@juschill1]

Pretty much reaffirms my opinions of Boston.

[@superwashuchan]

Thanks for all of the great insight! I live in NY but am hoping to move to a less expensive city soon. Will you be posting similar videos for other cities or just Boston-based content?

[@MyMyManMelo_]

wafflewafting Boston is not less expensive than NYC

[@Itswateva]

Definitely not Boston, despite belief Boston is way more expensive. At least in nyc you have cheaper borough options

[@Mizz1ism]

I bet these folks are really from Cambridge. Lol. Ain't no way in the world they're from Dorchester, Roxbury or Mattapan

[@Jayden-we9ie]

Fr. Soundin like they from Brookline or Brighton.

[@hkfrmdanew7104]

Nbs they Brighton heads smh😭

[@j-xl6258]

Thats a fact

[@kimc5390]

So true!!!!!!

[@emmaoftherose9090]

I love Boston but... I’ve been profiled more there than I have in the South where I’m originally from 🥴🥴

[@WaylonCv13]

Where U From In The South?

[@jamisedenari2449]

Idc about nothing else. I just wanna be near quiet and water. Cause where I am in the Midwest it doesnt have that

[@TheHyperSkittlez]

For NYers living in Boston now how is your experience? I'd like to know :)

[@scampishfoxx3138]

It SUCKS! It’s very Irish, the people look badly aged, no colour in their skin…. Pale… old, conservative liberals, passive aggressive and untrustworthy! They’ll use white humour that borders on black stereotypes, condescending, passive aggressive, rude and arrogant. Boston has always been a place for the poor white Mcs who struggled to be accepted by white anglo Americans, so they come off as Irish rednecks

[@InMyMinistry]

I have a serious fear of missing out (FOMO) when it comes to Boston. it’s not great for Black people living here especially if you don’t live within the city limits. But I know it’s going to change, I just don’t want to miss out when it does.

[@90210Skye]

That's a terrible reason to stay anywhere. Get Out.

[@charnaeyoung9815]

Welcome to Boston everybody! 👆🏾

[@SylonzRadio]

Wow, this video was dope. Part 2 coming soon?

[@simonehuxtable]

Neighborhood segregation. That part. All of the black people are in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan. Glad they covered that.

[@Snoopdad-zw4mz]

I have a question for people who tout that Atlanta is a much better experience for a Black person than in Boston. If you drove randomly eighty miles west of Atlanta, could you be assured that you would still be in a safe environment? People of Color that I have talked to have said that they thought the rural western part of Massachusetts was even most welcoming than the Boston area.

[@JustDaveNJD-evil]

Boston is very expensive & to be honest it doesn’t seem like a place for Black people. If I had a choice I would pick Charlotte over Boston. My favorite cities for Blacks are Philadelphia & Chicago. Please don’t use crime as a statistic because there’s so many variables to that....

[@MyMyManMelo_]

DC Hall Boston>Charlotte. Black people in Boston from The black parts Nd even the lowkey towns are more layered and interesting. I have family in NC so I know well. Charlotte is bland and boring. Boston is a real city like a borough of NYC kinda

[@JustDaveNJD-evil]

Hakuna Matata how about u SMD 🖕🏾

[@kynidybrowder7924]

DC Hall Chicago is great the best city ever ❤️

[@JustDaveNJD-evil]

Kynidy Browder yeah minus the bad weather & traffic. I’d say this, Chicago definitely isn’t a city for drivers

[@JustDaveNJD-evil]

Jarred Jones sorry for the late reply.... yeah I hear ya but Boston is just too damn expensive

[@ugoewulonu4936]

As a black guy who’s lived in Boston most his life and absolutely LOVES it, I must say not only do I disagree with these folks but they seem WAAAAY to obsessed with race! Like I don’t get all this “where are “my” people?”, “feeling at “home” around other black people,” “”our” type of people” talk. It’s like so they think of themselves as nothing more than the color on their skin? I go to a bar to watch a Patriots playoff game and I’m surrounded by “my” people, Pats fans! I go to an architecture event and I’m surrounded by “my” people, architects. I go to the gym and I’m surrounded by “my” people, gym rats. In fact when I go the gym there are black people, white, Asian, Hispanics, etc, and nobody cares about race, it’s all about weight lifting. The idea of any of these folks in the video only interacting with black gym goers to be around quote “their people” is just weird. And the whole “black success isn’t as much celebrated as it is tolerated” thing. What does that even mean!? Like do you want a parade through the city for achieving success while black? But hey, if these folks care about nothing more than RACE RACE RACE RACE RACE, to each their own!

[@monember2722]

Yes I think black people are simply on auto pilot with the race thing. It's how too many are conditioned to think. It also comes from insecurity. They a see e self conscious themselves because of race and assume everyone else thinks like them. I'm black.

[@ItWasAllADream88]

You from Marblehead shut up

[@jeanpierre9539]

Same. They’re bored asf, just saying BS! Lol u go to NYC there’s neighborhoods mostly CHINESE, BLACK, WHITE etc. so it’s like what point are y’all tryna make?!

[@ugoewulonu4936]

@@ItWasAllADream88 lol, you have no idea what part of the city I live in bro!

[@WaylonCv13]

​@@ugoewulonu4936u not black

[@VRBryantSr]

Are any these people are from Boston?

[@kaylahogan8657]

What's wrong with DC I love it here

[@felix121984]

I love the beltway. Much more diverse than greater Boston.

[@christelledaceus-jones4539]

DC is bougie and uptight. Boston black people are a bit more fun/loose laid back

[@kaylahogan8657]

Dang so we just gonna generalize a whole group of people

[@hmmm7835]

@@christelledaceus-jones4539 im born in Boston and that sounds so far from the truth lol ive been to DC and love it.

[@moneyworthyideasllc6391]

@@kaylahogan8657 I love D.C. !!! I’m from Atlanta . It’s a different type of Black in D.C. ❤

[@FAMLIFETVCHANNEL5]

Birmingham al is a black mecca we our a chocolate city we our 3rd blackest city in the usa boston is still a white mecca

[@felix121984]

Norfolk county also have large black pop as well. Try Avon, Milton, and Randolph.

[@punkyreggaeparty8786]

The SweetCheeks shade at the end! 😂

[@diverseuniverse8124]

Boston is a different kind of racist I think, I feel like if you’re not from there they automatically don’t like you 💯. That’s why they’re so lame 😂.

[@petermello55]

LOYALTY, is key👌

[@jcblazer0470]

Diverse Universe That's not true

[@hmmm7835]

2:50 Smh.......🤦‍♂️ you love Atlanta but wouldnt live in DC or charlotte lol he clearly has his own reasons.

[@TheLostBoy1974]

Boston Irish here who left for Tokyo 21 years ago and have never looked back. Not the worst place on Earth, but not for me.

[@db2184]

Do you still live in Tokyo? From my impression of what I see with Tokyo it is very different than Boston. Tokyo comes across as a morally driven society. Maybe even to a fault. Boston is about who puts on the toughest front, it's cutthroat.

[@TheLostBoy1974]

DB yeah, good observation. For me, I could never leave Tokyo or Japan. I have many positive memories of. Boston (I met my wife there 26 years ago),and I miss my friends and family, but I would never trade in what I have now. If you ever get the chance you should certainly visit Japan.

[@db2184]

@@TheLostBoy1974 I'd love to. How did you find work there? Are they welcoming of foreigners? What kind of jobs can a foreigner get?

[@TheLostBoy1974]

DB I came here and married my girlfriend of four years at the time, and after that I was legally allowed to work anywhere...practically, I couldn’t because of the language barrier. I started to study the language and got a job washing dishes at a restaurant. Not great work, but I was using Japanese all the time. Later I got work teaching English and have been doing that ever since. The Japanese people live by certain moral rules, for the most part, by which they tend to treat everyone with a good level of respect. While I can’t get into their minds and know the truth, it would either way not change the fact that they will usually respect you, and that’s what matters. I know that if one has a college degree, and can easy to get a job teaching English at schools or at. Shopping center English conversation schools.

[@kchemilio]

Houston Texas, I’ve seen so many successful black people here… sad to say that encountered more black millionaires in the south then the north…

[@murph1329]

2:40 ....wtf is this guy talking about. Lets play a little game. Lets look at some numbers: Boston, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.33%), White (Hispanic) (8.06%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.5%). 36.7% Birmingham, AL Black or African American: 70.52% White: 25.29% Two or more races: 1.57% Other race: 1.45% Birmingham, AL: City Politics Mayor BLACK, City council 6/9 BLACK....in fact it's damn near a PERFECT representation of the areas diversity Birmingham, AL is a city run by Blacks in a DARK BLUE county which votes for Democrats. Blacks are the MAJORITY and the hold a MAJORITY of the political power. YET this Black man thinks it's scary...........................................................you know what this video really shows? It shows people that need to leave their freaking state and see what the rest of the world is like.

[@3AMWalksClearMyMind]

This video is so off, I feel like all of these people are from some place outside of Boston and grew up in the burbs or something. Like... I literally have no idea what they are talking about? Are they even from this City?

[@charissecoal]

What type of black are you? What is that? Do we ask white people what type of white are you??

[@YG-zp4qn]

That "smart guy" probably never even been in Kentucky... Boston is a proud, strong city with an amazing Irish and Italian heritage, embrace it!

[@Passbu]

From Connecticut and lived in Kentucky for 10 years. The most ignorant, backwards states I’ve ever step foot in.

[@andaiibori7205]

Ok but who does hair in Boston? Box braids, goddess, locs??

[@hmmm7835]

The African shops in dorchester and a few small salons.

[@aleam1774]

Anita Salon does naturally curly hair !

[@booboobunny5655]

@@hmmm7835 Some hair shops at Malden too

[@johnhickey3484]

I'm a white guy in Dorchester and I can confirm old school boston racism is alive and well but the younger generation is much better

[@jasminepearls1047]

I wish the black Americans would say "multigeneration black american" and follow up with my family is from here.

[@Royal_roy21]

D.C. is known as “Chocolate City”...

[@90210Skye]

Not like it used to be. It's down from 80% blk to 41% blk, which is still high.

[@jeanpierre9539]

Atlanta is chocolate city 😂 DC is light Carmel drizzle …

[@Matthew-qx3dh]

Boston’s a lovely city no doubt but sometimes the people can be so racist

[@InfiniteRootid]

Idk any reason why anyone would want to go or live in boston? I honestly want to know why Boston is attractive to anyone 💀

[@Mr102185]

7:07 This woman is beautiful asf. If you ever visit Chicago baby girl, look me up.

[@vokoleemusiko]

Better to live in Boston than DC or Charlotte? Are you crazy? Lol

[@LaPotraBellaca]

James is fine as hell

[@stanleywallace2692]

Gay as hell too

[@bassk9808]

I want more of this.

[@moki7685]

More nonsense?

[@very.rare_rex]

DORCHESTER 💯

[@hmwong88]

I'm Chinese, born and raised in Boston in the late 60s- late 70s. I never has issue with the colour of a person's skin. I had many Black and Brown friends in Boston.

[@jamaicanwilson3474]

Am from Jersey and I went to Boston couple years back, I must say it's a boring city

[@leonhenry4861]

Are you black? did you feel unwelcome?

[@nachoskyful]

I'm researching it. and it looks like it to me.

[@Isaactorres60]

Very boring

[@jeanpierre9539]

And jersey is any better? 😂

[@liveafm]

You don't live in Boston if u live in Stoughton

[@FrostedHoneyCupCakes]

dorchester mattapan Roxbury is where the black people are lol im one

[@emanuel5944]

Facts I’m black as well also I live in Roxbury lol

[@americanpriness1]

Great video. I almost moved to Boston.

[@americanpriness1]

D J I think racism is very where. IMO.

[@claireelizabeth3379]

don't sleep on Charlotte

[@TrillEverything]

They stuck them? Black people have been in Boston and free since the 1600s.

[@renaelatosha4229]

I will be visiting boston what is there to do right now?

[@TeaCius1]

I'm mixed, from Boston and have only received praise when people realize I'm part, Black....I don't know what kind of people they're hanging out with...but, maybe they should try different social circles, I always saw more racism towards white people growing up...I think these poor people are a little brainwashed, but they seem generally nice....except for the chick with the camo jacket...I'm picking up some seriously bad vibes from her :)

[@cdrunner7876]

So he’d rather live in Boston then someplace in the south but he would love to live in Atlanta......

[@gigikay7864]

So where is the ideal place to live then?

[@WarinAtlanta]

Boston is just like NYC i dont know why its labeled racist

[@Isaactorres60]

It's not, at all.

[@ugoewulonu4936]

NYC is as segregated.

[@jeanpierre9539]

Exactly! People just be saying shit just to make videos 😂

[@shirleysaidsew1969]

Nine years in an apartment my dude? PLUS you live in Cambridge? Bruh you could have owned MULTIPLE properties that would not only pay for your living expenses but bankrolled future properties! Cambridge has way too many opportunities. Sounds like you really got complacent.

[@Flimflamed]

Cool video!

[@j-xl6258]

Are these people even from the bean ?

[@hmmm7835]

Nope

[@jeanpierre9539]

Definitely not 🤣

[@andrebrunel5131]

Thank you

[@josephzickgraf9800]

What part of African you from that's what that means

[@andaiibori7205]

Still doesn’t make sense. African Americans have been here for centuries and our history before that was lost to the slave trade. All the tribes and countries in Africa were stripped and we were categorized into one false monolith.

[@josephzickgraf9800]

@@andaiibori7205 im a cave beast😝 not sorry

[@TheSchneidzusa]

@andai ibori. also, a few of them are haitian-american or cap-verdean american.

[@vivianraw]

@@andaiibori7205 So-called "African Americans" were already here before Columbus and Vespucci.

[@Mesena2773]

These are some closed minded people...I love kentucky. The people there are super welcoming. I'm from the south....I've never experienced racism. Black people push that narrative so hard...it's almost non-existent in reality. The aggravation of being called something your not will make you become that exact thing.

[@ajmb6081]

This is definitely an interesting video. While black people say white people "put them" in certain areas or segregate them, at 3:55 you hear how contradictory this is. He states , I'm with all the millennials (white), but where are all MY people at. It is mind boggling how people can bitch and moan about these topics and not see the hypocrisy in their statements. I'm Latino and when I move to a new city, I don't go looking for MY people.

[@carbon6951]

You reaching on that one.. Sounds like you came to this video just to find something concerning black people to complain about.

[@ajmb6081]

@@carbon6951 ok boomer

[@carbon6951]

@@ajmb6081 I'm not a boomer, you anti-black clown.

[@ugoewulonu4936]

I’m a black guy and I couldn’t agree more with your statement. You can’t say that you want to be around “your people” and then complain that a city is segregated. And if there aren’t a lot of black people in an area, if you move there then there will be! I’m with you, I moved last July and I wasn’t looking to be around “my people,” I was looking for space, affordability, proximity to mass transit, etc. By the way, ¿hablas español, y si lo haces de donde eres?

[@Goodatlast-wv5zy]

If you are black, it is best you live in Boston than anywhere else in the US.

[@liveafm]

I have lived in Roxbury for 37 years and I have never seen these blacks. I'm black.this is a lie

[@milew81]

Oh god....

[@rossmichael7532]

Chowda!! 😝😝😝

[@claysoggyfries]

They don’t have the cool accent

[@christelledaceus-jones4539]

these arent native bostonians for the most part. And theyre educated

[@vivianraw]

@@christelledaceus-jones4539From a Life long Black Bostonian who lives in predominately Black neighborhoods. Most Bostonians I've come in contact with do not talk that way "educated" or not. It's seems to be a white southie thing.

[@niccoarcadia4179]

People self segregate. There's nobody dictating where to live. Welcome to life.

[@vivianraw]

That's true but also, Money dictates where you live.

[@butterflymoon6368]

Boston is Irish right? I mean historically they haven't been great to black people.

[@iamfree5376]

Y'all were not even born in Boston FOH!

[@hellomynameisdeja.6824]

I’m in Kentucky and i guess I’ll feel better living in Boston???

[@dominickjustave3558]

None of them have a Boston accent

[@Theringodair]

Black people in Massachusetts don't tend to have the accent. Typically it's the whites and Latinos they have accents.

[@vivianraw]

@@Theringodair Mainly white people.

[@Heyautumn_]

What's wrong with D.C

[@moisepicard3417]

I am Haitian as well. LATIN PRIDE 🇭🇹

[@jcblazer0470]

Could you educate me? I didn't know there was a connection? I'm not tryna be funny or nothing.

[@ewentglobal9480]

@@jcblazer0470 Haiti is in the Caribbean. It's on the same Island as Dominican Republic (Which means some Haitians speak Spanish and probably identify as Latino since any race can be a Latino/Hispanic.

[@jcblazer0470]

@@ewentglobal9480 Gotcha

[@vivienne3975]

@@ewentglobal9480 speaking spanish does not make you latino, they still are because they've been colonized by the French (who are latin)