What Is It Like To Be Black In India? | SPECTRUM: Being Black In…Asia

SPECTRUM is taking over the world and exploring the Black experience one continent at a time. In this third episode of our three part special we visit India where natives and expats gather on our SPECTRUM stage to candidly discuss activism, community, dating, friends, and a whole lot more about the realities of being Black and living in India. It’s a series of fascinating conversations that lift the veil on what it’s like to live in a foreign culture and the toll that can take on your daily life.
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Peter: / muxka.jar
Ramnath: / @ramnathsiddi
Joshua:: / joshuaokesalako
Deidre: / diddydelphine
Rosalyn: / rosalynmanuel23
Mary: / mary_calebs13

[@k1n9_]

Poor Ramnath he seems like a cool guy Edit: he needs a hug

[@swatisaini6447]

The way he was torn in that home question bcoz he feels at home in his village but not cities

[@designave]

Ramnath is a fuckboi :'D he can date but not friendship

[@pavelsingh3363]

Self victimisation hug and a psychologist

[@manishyadav-gr3dj]

As an Indian I'm sorry to all these Indians Be it black or people from northeast People have been so rude to them for years I hope it all changes We're all one race that's human race 🙏

[@deepakkumar-lu6jf]

So true ❤️❤️

[@AsN..]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 sorry to half india u jerk this ppl are who born in India are indians

[@shivaniad]

Its really not easy being a different race than the rest of India. I know it by experience. But certainly things are getting better in the metro cities at least. Stay strong everyone 💜💜

[@Specsy2004]

But I think this generation will care for each other Because already because of Internet so much problems and social beliefs are being challenged So I think yeah its gonna just get better about atleast colorism Can't say much about Casteism cause its embedded in Constitution so..

[@bn1193]

Don't say sorry for problems you havent caused .... Stop this "As an Indian I am sorry" ...

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

Love from Darjeeling, India. There was an African American guy in our college (in Kolkata) named Francis. People used to either ignore him or treat him in a special way, because he was different. Slowly, he became friends with everyone. He was a jolly guy

[@ladybug2418]

Woh bhi inn sab cheezon ko face kiya tha?

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

@@ladybug2418 Iska 5%, sab curious thee, bara city main yeh kam hota hai

[@Catcatcat213]

Darjeeling, more specifically the smaller hill towns near and in it are actually very diverse. Many of the people there speak 3-5 languages. There are many north east, Nepali, original Bengalis and more. Who live together comfortably

[@subhabrataray4786]

As an indian it is very hard to watch. Such a beautiful set of people. I sorry for what you been through. You definitely deserve better. Thanks for sharing and speaking out. Best wishes for every one of you.

[@sharadverma1561]

This is heartbreaking to watch as Indian man... Our own people forgotten our culture as it teaches us to respect everyone and spread love... So many Uneducated people around us!! I'm sorry on their behalf

[@bhairavichaudhary6274]

Bhai what imperialists has done to us for 1000 yrs we only getting to know about it to its full extent. These issues will come to light slowly.

[@MrPeaceGuy54]

​@@bhairavichaudhary6274 I don't think that blaming others is the only answer. Sometimes, the roots are watered by someone else. Also, British colonialism was much different from the Mughal Empire (a period during which India had one of the world's largest economies). I do wish that Islamic exclusivism and extremism were reduced and people were more accepting of differences. Nevertheless, changes can occur.

[@anonymous_4276]

@@bhairavichaudhary6274 forget caste system, the discrimination against women that has existed for much longer than 1000 years and blame it all in foreigners. Your culture does no harm, it's all pure, isn't it? Your attitude goes to show who the real racists and supremacists are.

[@bhairavichaudhary6274]

@@anonymous_4276 give specifics. I am waiting... And i didn't know stating facts counts for being racists and supremacists. Have you ever been to school?

[@anonymous_4276]

@@bhairavichaudhary6274 read Manusmriti and it's horrific rules. You'll have all the facts you need. Or should I spell them out here for you? Check the rate of female foeticide in India. Check the rate of domestic violence in India. Where in the world are dowries taken? All these statistics are easy to find. Where in the world did Sati occur? When did it start to occur? All the facts are there. They're merely a google search away.

[@akshathdharmadheeran6074]

I agree there is a lot of discrimination against black people in the country but i also agree it comes mainly from a place of ignorance rather than hate

[@Avi_lays]

Against black????? Women,men,based on caste, creed, reservations based and what not..India is full of discrimination

[@ryanbrown4618]

@@Avi_lays caste?? ab nahi hota esa kuch (shayad💀)

[@graphindi]

@@ryanbrown4618 oh really think about it again

[@vipint3694]

​@@ryanbrown4618 nhi hota Parso hee jala dia dalit for entering temple

[@sreejitsarkar5908]

@@ryanbrown4618 abe chup baith...kitna dekha hai tu bohot jaga nhi hota....tere hindi belt pure india ke sath mat jod

[@jamindi]

I am a Jamaican who went to school in India for two years. It was wonderful to see this video.

[@OliverNorth9729]

It would be nice if you go there again.👍🏻

[@ladybug2418]

How different or it was similar to the experiences said in the video?

[@Rise_of_Zoro]

How was it ?

[@user-rz4td8xg8s]

Why India??? Because most Indians prefer to go to school in the west or first world nations.

[@jamindi]

@@OliverNorth9729 I go back for my reunions at school!

[@salifyanjisichilindi5940]

The crazy thing is that I actually knew that Mary was a Zambian the moment I heard her talk. I'm also a Zambian in India, and I've been living here for 2 years now. My stay here has been somewhat mixed, just like the guys in the video, but on a much deeper personal level, I do love India, mainly because every day I am reminded how important my culture is, not merely as an identity but as a person, something of value I have picked up.

[@PINEAPPLE_PLAINS]

Me too at the point bra

[@SILOPshuvambanerjee]

Love from Darjeeling, India

[@cloverc0358]

from the first sentence she spoke I just knew it lol.

[@sherenapril022]

​@SIL05 111O4P shuvam banerjee

[@abhinavbharadwaj13]

If you are from Delhi, and want a friend. Hit me up my brother ❤️

[@MrBaniya28]

Colorism is faced by Indians who are dark skinned too ...I personally can feel the words of rosalyn..it has nothing to do with race.

[@amartyasinha7527]

That's correct. India is colorist, not racist. The majority of prejudice stems from skin color.

[@nahjaealcorn7011]

It has everything to do with race because melanin is what black/African have most.

[@amartyasinha7527]

@@nahjaealcorn7011 The high melanin content in the skin of the African peoples is just one of the many reasons for racial prejudice. Whereas in India, the issue is only of the skin colour, hence India is colourist and not racist. Plus African peoples are a very small minority in India, it's obvious why most Indians would have stereotypes regarding them because they've had no contact with them before. When you talk about the US however, the situation is different. US was built upon slavery in recent history, India has never had a mass scale African slave operation.

[@jayarali7630]

@@nahjaealcorn7011 1q Rr

[@benjaminayemi1492]

@@amartyasinha7527 stony

[@TheDeathLove]

Peter had a fantastic opinion on the first statement. Many Indians are simply ignorant and not privileged enough to know where people of color(especially black people) mostly are. There are many black people living in India and many don't bat an eye or cater to them as normal because they simply take you in as one of their own. I definitely can see why the girl thought someone "should" know about the details but I don't think that's plausible and Peter had a better approach to combat ignorance.

[@Lina_al_j]

very true, I totally agree with you. and many times when people ask weird questions, it is also because they don't know or are just genuinely curious. my mom went to china a couple of times for a work project and has been to some places where there are practically no foreigners. people were taking pictures of her, touching her hair, staring at her, trying to talk to her (unfortunately she doesn't speak mandarine or cantonese) ... she didn't take it as rude but rather funny and said they were just curious. my mom is a white, blonde, blue-eyed European woman. sometimes it depends on your own attitude too and if you expect understanding, acceptance and empathy from others, you should do the same yourself.

[@fanficparker]

Also, if there was a white person from Estonia or Albania or Austria etc, many Indians haven't even heard of those countries ever! They'll probably just assume you are from US or Australia or countries like Britain, Germany, Russia etc.

[@nanonova8261]

@@fanficparker exaclty

[@nemi9964]

Peter is such a pick me side eye

[@poornima3998]

@@nemi9964 lol not really

[@30cjbeast]

Nepali guy here, my heart dropped when Peter said we don’t matter right now. I understand where he is coming from but you definitely matter brother!

[@ladybug2418]

Are there Siddhi like Black communities in Nepal as well? They were brought here to the Subcontinent as Slaves by the medieval Islamic Empires.

[@bn1193]

Thats the truth though. In USA black people are not just black, the not financially previleged and have low societal status. Meanwhile in india all the black guys in the video is much more previleged than a bengali migrant worker in south or the rajastani gypsies or even the tribe indians. In south africa many indian face racism from the black people. If you doesnt hear it, doesn't mean its not there.

[@ankitapattanaik6059]

He meant they are very less in numbers. Only 60,000 africans in a country of 1.4 billion people.

[@SRNAR8]

@@bn1193 have u lived Africa? Have u lived in NA? Stop saying stuff u don't know u indian

[@arcisvar4863]

@@ladybug2418 No, Siddhis are very rare and all together in Karnataka mostly but few communities in western India. Not many Indians even know about it

[@rc.98]

"Kalia" I would say is more accurately translated as "Blacky" not "Negro" so I agree with Peter, whenever kids or anyone use this word it has to do only with the colour of the skin. Doesn't matter what your race is.

[@victory548]

Blacky is still an insult tho

[@thethreespikes9737]

​@@victory548find a goverment job. Everythings changes. I was also use to call Kalia. But one needs to first accept themselves that they are kalia. We dont have to be soft about it. Its like calling someone pencho. Accept you are black. Dont be sentimental about it. Than it wont be an insult.

[@victory548]

@@thethreespikes9737 it's not matter of people calling you blacky because your black it's matter people hating you because your black and those kinds of people who you really don't want to be ignoring in your mind

[@kyara1835]

​@@victory548 no it's not. It's an insult if u take it as one. I get called the same but it is hatred fill , it's like a nickname and what's wrong with black?

[@bonemarrow3439]

Exactly

[@kartikeypandey372]

One of the best Jubilee video ever made !! Hats off to the whole cast and crew and especially the contestants for sharing their individual experiences, loved you all !!

[@amartyasinha7527]

Especially when the lady said "I don't even want to try dating Indian men". It's a personal choice.

[@Lina_al_j]

@@amartyasinha7527 yeah, her not wanting to date them is a personal choice. but its funny how she is talking about prejudice when she also is displaying prejudice towards Indian men. not everyone is the same and we all are people, no matter what color or ethnicity.

[@kartikeypandey372]

@@jakajhah-0 we need a division of Jubilee just for India only because how diverse and rich in culture the subcontinent is ....

[@anjalisharma8810]

It's a mindset that we Indians have grown up with. Every girl/boy who has dark skin colour knows how it feels. It doesn't matter if you're from India or some foreign country! I am a dusky toned girl and I do not expect anything from strangers because my own family has always commented on my skin colour! It's not just you guys... it's us as well.

[@greyy_097]

spot on, people in India do this kind of subconsciously, as if its ingrained in their mind, it has it's roots maybe during and after various invasion in India. it's a sad reality today. and I'm pretty sure ancient India wasn't like this, seeing all this, it makes me believe that ancient India might've been way more developed in their mindset than most Indians today.

[@AjTory]

But when ur black the added stereotypes come in 😅

[@ChoCoMoCo69]

M born brown and calld Brownie (Bhoora). Thy call me that and jokes about it but never hate me or discriminate against me. 2ndly m not a person who feel bad by words. In my definition discrimination is not words people can say what thy wants but it's their practical action what matters.

[@sthetic9197]

Fr

[@soothingmoments8967]

@@AjTory So as with any minorities in any country!!

[@franceswalker236]

As a Black American in India, I can relate to things like being stared at or people touching my hair. I feel for their difficulties in making friends or not feeling as if you can date someone. Some of it is definitely related to colorism and other culturally related stigma in India. However, I feel alot of it comes from a lack of knowledge about different people and different cultures, and not necessarily a thing of hatred. (Though bias against Africans definitely exists.) I think of it as similar to myself before my travels. I really had no context for various cultures outside of the U.S. For example, I had no idea the intricacies of Indian culture as it relates to the different states of India, or I had no concept of all the different cultures of different countries in eastern Europe. I hope all of their experiences get better, because they do matter. I know, personally, I have started to feel more and more welcomed by all those I have met in India.

[@TabJoy7]

I'm also a Black American woman here in India. I'm in Chennai. There are so few of us. Where are you?

[@ankitapattanaik6059]

But Indians in general are also racist towards each other. And they don't do it in a condescending manner. Every state of India has a stereotype. And no one takes offence. Though I agree where this is coming from because of the experiences in other country but in India you'll find Indians being racist towards other Indians and it's done very casually that nobody even takes offence. The other side just tries to be even more racist. This is a normal Indian experience. What happens in Americs and Europe can't be forced upon us.

[@anonymousperson5731]

Sorry for your bad experience, when I was in a sports academy one Nigerian women was in our group we all used to workout together she was so friendly and neither of us did anything which made her uncomfortable

[@lifeisawesome7868]

Some Indians are obsessed with fair skin color. May be that is one of the reasons why some Indians judge others based on skin colour. I agree some are racist.

[@freeeeak8006]

I as an Indian personally think that racism is particularly high only in North India , here in the south in my state Kerala I haven't seen anyone facing racism related problems till now . And touching hair isn't a racist thing ..

[@Selinnaguz]

I'm Nigerian and personally felt welcome and invited by lndians on my 3 week trip. However it was only a 3 week trip but I have to say indians were super nice and even alot of times they didn't allow me to pay for food. Personally my experience was amazing!!

[@moonstarsjoyhhh]

Theres a different going to a place on Holiday and living there

[@fbiopenup760]

You were a guest so they were nice. Try living there to experience reality

[@divyaa4459]

thats great :)

[@Aradhaya45720]

It's just depends on where you go ..... India is very diverse. It will be easier if you go to South India or places like delhi, Mumbai, Pune.....

[@Novikedocumentary]

​@@fbiopenup760true

[@omanicc9854]

India accents on black people is so beautiful.

[@anu2226]

As an Indian I can say.. they do extreme colourism with their own people, relatives and family. it must be hard for black people here

[@bigbrother9179]

Yes, u am from UP from my friends to my family all spread hate me because i am dark brown

[@rakeshbarman3486]

not extreme but casual jokes ,I have darker shade n my childhood sometimes I faced casual joking around colour but not a lot honestly , I don't think it's hate like in west but ignorance

[@Tom-ds5uk]

I am very light skin Punjabi so they called me ‘chita’ at school. It was very bothersome at the time.

[@dev_peace_soul]

​@@Tom-ds5uk💀💀💀 they call me Mexican cause I am red and marwadi 😭

[@hankayi6978]

@@dev_peace_soul idk why it sounds funny to me

[@julian4805]

I love this series! Please keep doing more about being black in other countries. I’m considering living in other countries and it’s so informative to get a glimpse of the black communities around the world

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

You were so beautiful ❤️ Julian

[@Shmancy123]

The colorism is really bad in India. As a dark skinned Indian girl, I’ve had all sort of insults thrown at me growing up. From making crow sounds when I walk by to random people walking upto me to tell me I shouldn’t wear a certain color because it doesn’t suit my dark skin to guys not wanting to date me because I’m too dark. It really affects your self confidence.

[@Lats_guy]

Yaa there is racism in india but not every indian

[@emmalilou7176]

So sad 😢 Those racists should have been ashamed of themselves. I'm a light skinned Black person, and Indians always say how much they love my complexion, I get approached by Indian men very often. I think dark skinned Indians are amongst the most gorgeous people on earth ❤ Don't let those ignorant self-hatred Indians put you down.

[@oumarhi]

thats crazy because i think the darker skin indians are very beautiful😩

[@AlexBrown230]

Why should anyone HAVE TO date you? No one owes you a date, no one owes you being attracted to you. people can be attracted to what they find attractive, you do not dictate attraction, it's not up to you to force people to date or be attracted to you.

[@christieatuh]

What I see is that each person's mindset affects them. The Indian-Nigerian guy Peter is sociable and uses his difference to his advantage

[@slumberotter5411]

Yes. I love his energy.

[@christieatuh]

@@slumberotter5411 but again Nigerians are very confident and energetic people

[@Lina_al_j]

this is so true. sometimes people come to other countries and they are already full of prejudice towards the natives there, then they complain about the prejudice of the locals. I don't support any kind of prejudice but I do believe (and have experienced that myself) that you own attitude is often times what helps open doors or closes them.

[@SohelKhan-rj3rd]

V t y t Yb g. GB gg

[@manjupradeepmanjupradeep2369]

Bbp

[@SanskritiRautela]

loved peter's outlook towards everything more power to each one of them

[@pearlrants7798]

One amongst the many things I'm grateful for being a Nigerian in Nigeria is the fact that I'm unapologetically myself. I am aware I'm beautiful and I don't hesitate to show that I am. I'm not restricted to live my best life and pursue my career because of my skin color. It's the freedom for me. I really enjoyed this video, but I do not envy those Africans that live or grow up in the diaspora.

[@ladybug2418]

I'm not going to talk about physical beauty, society, discrimination and other things related to the video here. I'm a student of Geopolitics and I have observed that your govenment and in extention your people get a raw deal while dealing with your Oil Extraction. Those foreign drilling companies are swindling your money. You need better Laws that benefit Nigeria. It doesn't matter if it's USA, Europe, CCP or my country India, you need to have better laws that benefit your economy.

[@kuhukumar1494]

@@ladybug2418 what has this got to do with what she wrote?

[@shivam_nagar69]

Honestly it has nothing to do with being nigerian, it's all about the damn skin color many indians are dark skinned, trust me they have faced the same thing my mom never allowed to play me in sunlight saying "you will get darker" and now tell me what will that child think about dark skin? of course he will think if it is a bad thing Then there comes our entertainment industry which only glorifies white skin, it has started changing but still damage has already been done.

[@shivam_nagar69]

@@ladybug2418 everyone should have better laws that benefit their country....but how is this related here? I think soft power is a major play here, African countries failed in that aspect

[@ra-wj1wl]

@kuhu kumar dude tried hard(but failed) to look down on her culture and tradition by bringing this up so as to crush her pride while his own backyard is on fire.

[@shivaniad]

"I like the dark ones. The dark ones are better" In a country where fair is lovely. Jubilee 💜 u for this video.

[@kritikasewag292]

i have never met a black person in India but would love too... and to all these people, I won't say you are loved because this is your home you should be loved automatically, m sorry for all the bad experiences you had.. hope that good people will cross your path.

[@Suraj-Verma_]

@@TA.46 why most peoples of South India goes to America and Arab countries specially Kerala and Karnataka. Same on you.

[@deus_ex_machina_]

@@TA.46 Would you tell a Parsi to go back to Persia?

[@bruhhh8570]

@@Suraj-Verma_ it's there problem they allowed other people to be there

[@Akhil-jx4df]

​@@TA.46ur an embarrassment to Tamil people

[@midhunkmadhu8929]

@@TA.46 why don't we all go back to africa, since human evolution started there?

[@aravindappat]

Thank you Jubilee for spreading awareness about struggles some of us are not fast to pick up on. Clear to see that will still have very far to go as a country in regards to social issues.

[@tashistudios8816]

As an Indian, I'm heartfully sorry to all these Indians and students from outside India currently studying in India. We never get to hear stories like these and I appreciate jubilee and these beautiful brothers/sisters of mine to educate me about this. Mere saath seen chill hai. Lots of love

[@Patil.Vikram]

As an Indian, I feel so ashamed. We Indians are close to the black in appearance than whites. These people are so smart and better than 80% of Indian. I hope we continue to love the people who they are and appreciate them. I hope to try my best to improve it.

[@fukukforever]

Not gonna lie blacks are hating others as well

[@annyogbini9446]

Well I feel maybe it's because of the language barrier towards the Indians and Africans living there...... But also I have heard about how you Indians treat your fellow black Indians cos they're black which I found strange. My opinion though......

[@MKBreal]

My friend, not all Indians have darker skin. Many north indians and some on the south have skin on the lighter side. I myself have been mistaken as Mexican many times here in the US due to my skin.

[@hyacinthgordon5295]

👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🙏🙏👍👍

[@hyacinthgordon5295]

​@mehulbiala4199 . You are so desperate and obsessed with skin color. Most East Indians think that they are white. You believe this bullcrap about you are Caucasian. SMDH

[@smrutibodhi3284]

This was needed. Thanks Jubilee for shedding light on this.

[@eyxzm7505]

The setting is so pretty!! India is such a beautiful country, clearly very rich in a variety in cultures

[@ladybug2418]

You are from which country?

[@eyxzm7505]

@@ladybug2418 Also from Nigeria as a lot of those in the video!

[@ladybug2418]

@@eyxzm7505 Cool, one also need to have to listen to a lot of opinions of other Black people in India. I don't necessarily disagree with the comments made in the video but they seem too critical to me. That's why I asked where you are from!

[@ra-wj1wl]

@lady bug f****ing weirdo; goin around the comment section being so defensive but in the process exactly proving the point of the comment.

[@ladybug2418]

@@ra-wj1wl You can you as many expletives as you want... Coming to the topic, where am I defensive and what exactly I have proven, dear?

[@netizensarrest4241]

This is such a unique series. Please continue your series on the African diaspora. I just recently learned about the Siddi from a fellow congregation member at my church who is Indian. He was so amused at my shock. I enjoyed this video very much.

[@khizrkhan2348]

Deidre is so poised, confident and well spoken. And the best part unapologetically honest. We need more voices like her in india to make a difference

[@samuraiyin2408]

I love this! Often times it’s hard to remember our brothers and sisters in other countries also need our support and a platform to be heard.

[@hindavi_swaraj]

You aren't aware of bharat and it's tradition

[@Maddie-wb7tq]

@@hindavi_swaraj and u aren't aware about India's racism and how repulsive minded they are, I'm Indian but i can tell u so many instances where people i know make fun of black people and even when they are not black they call others the n-word, specially those people who are dark, and i have spoke about it many times but they just ignore or make fun about how sensitive i am or I'm just speaking gibberish. They don't care. So if this is what u call Bharat and it's tradition then sorry i don't think I'd like to be a part of it

[@cosmictruth6333]

This whole video is giving gentrification 😂 ya need to built Africa and stop complaining about everywhere else.

[@ATMmm62]

@@Maddie-wb7tq Which state are you from? if you are from north east then being an indian I sympathize with you.

[@harshitbaweja5594]

Thanks to Jubliee for making me even aware of black african community in India. I just thought most were Nigerian students who take a degree and go back! I have some in my university too.

[@ravalikrishnamerugu4459]

Wow peter and his sister are so impressive with their words and how informed and knowledgeable

[@Lina_al_j]

yeah, they were great!

[@aparajitachaudhury8793]

Thank you Jubilee for providing them the platform and thank you to the participants for sharing your experiences. It was much needed.

[@micai.j8920]

That was beautiful. I’ve always loved Indian culture, movies, music, food, languages etc..Very cool to know there’s a very much alive African communities in India.

[@uthkarshpai3175]

this video was a wakeup call, we need to better ourselves as indians. I would say I am ashamed right now because I have seen this happen and would've done it. Its time we Indians change. Lets go people!!!!

[@TA.46]

Poda patti

[@pranavnair3387]

@@TA.46 nee poda myre

[@ShivaKumar-se1vc]

Ug

[@queueueue8938]

​@@schmeetsonbeetson7168 lol what?

[@su-30mkimki17]

🤡

[@rishivaja9288]

As a British Indian, this hurt. I feel so sorry. Big up black Indians! I would love to meet you guys one day.

[@user-rz4td8xg8s]

What is a black Indian? All Indians are the same they carry the Australian aboriginal genes which is their main DNA and they are all people of colour some light brown medium brown or dark brown.

[@5SOSIndia]

As someone who lives in Delhi, I have never come across a Black person (for eg: in my school or place where I live) but even without that I know for a fact that they are not treated like equals. I wish I had a friend like them in school, which would not only expose me to their community but it would also make my parents see black Indians from a lens of equality. I'm really sorry for the things you have faced as an Indian who happens to look a lil different.

[@tear_tea]

There's a quite a large population of black community in Delhi tho. It's pretty easy to spot them anywhere

[@DoyinVoice]

Is a black person not human ? I don't understand. what's so wrong with being black 😅 the whole world thrives off our culture and our riches I don't understand

[@vishbraveheart]

Amazing ! The Siddi community & the African Indian community needs to be seen and heard more.

[@Galaxy-vv8hk]

Laws Implemented For Racial Discrimination Constitutional Provisions identified under the Constitution of India ARTICLE 14 says that no person should be deprived of equality within the territory of India. ARTICLE 15(1) says that there should be no discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth and ARTICLE 15(3) guarantees to make special provisions for children and women. ARTICLE 16 ensures the citizens equal opportunities of employment to both the men and women. ARTICLE 17 abolishes the practice of “untouchability” and any person who practices untouchability shall be punishable under the law. ARTICLE 21 protects the citizens from deprivation of life and personal liberty. ARTICLE 46 ensures the protection of the weaker sections of the people the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes and promotes provisions with special care to meet their economic and educational interests. ARTICLE 51(A)(e) signifies the duty of every citizen to the feeling of harmony and brotherhood among all the citizens of India and abandon the practices which are derogatory to the dignity of women. ARTICLE 243D(3) says that one-third (including the number of seats reserved for the women of Scheduled caste and Scheduled tribe) of the total number of seats has to be reserved for women in Panchayat. ARTICLE 243T(3) says that one-third (including the number of seats reserved for the women of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe) of the total number of seats in every municipality has to be reserved for women. ARTICLE 243T(4) provides for the reservation of offices of chairpersons in the municipalities for the scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and women as per the manner provided in the

[@Ihateanimalloverstheyareshit]

It's almost impossible or very difficult

[@anandkumarcheruku]

​@Might Guy gyyyyyggytaap .

[@shivaniad]

Yes mtv soundcheck had an episode on their music and culture.

[@shiny979]

​@@Ihateanimalloverstheyareshit why

[@amarnathg3724]

That's absolutely horrifying to hear their stories and how colorism affected them in my country. As an Indian/South Indian, I faced colorism when I was in school and colleges because of my dark skin. People were not interested in speaking with me when I was growing up but I can resonate with a lot with Peter. I built this personality over time to be funny and easy-going with people. One fact is we are racist and I witnessed a few incidents, we can't deny the fact. We have to be open. We always fight with West regarding the sterotypes but we are doing the same to our fellow Indians.

[@amartyasinha7527]

No, prejudice based on skin color is called Colorism. India isn't racist, but it is colorist

[@fark69]

@@amartyasinha7527 Many people in India may have racial prejudice, and it's not surprising because education and exposure to different people removes racial prejudice. Many Indians do not have extensive education or ever get to travel to see different kinds of people. With time these will reduce hopefully.

[@swedhamurugesh]

That tall boy is really dark and handsome

[@lucyclinton7886]

I was thinking the same thing. Was that girl Rosalyn in the video implying he was ugly because if she was then thats wrong because just because her experience with dating has been bad and she is ugly doesn't make other people of color ugly. Any thoughts?

[@subhampadhi2813]

As an Indian I am really sorry for what you all have gone through in our (which is yours too), what has been done is really sad but we all can promise you that we will bring change and we work so that our next generation doesn’t feel the same as you guys have been.

[@LhnAran]

india is diverse nation most people r still ignorant.. untill 3 yrs agp i didnt knew black people exist in India.. they r playing victim unnecesarily

[@galactusgamerzzz2104]

I am like Ramnath, hard to make friends but easy dating 😅

[@Exposia]

Shame , uncivilized India !

[@galactusgamerzzz2104]

@@Exposia what you are , is what you think... So think carefully

[@lifeisbeautiful6367]

Mal bada ...

[@galactusgamerzzz2104]

@@lifeisbeautiful6367 6.5 isn't big i guess

[@nan-eo5lo]

This was such an insightful video. Hopefully more people will see this and try to be more open minded and try to put their prejudices away based on people's appearance. Thank you so much for this for an Indian version Jubilee!

[@words007]

People from North India are easily differentiable if they travel to south or south people if travel to Himachal or Jammu, where people live their skin color gains or looses melanin. People are easily differentiable in USA cause there's mostly 3 types of skin color dark neutral or white 😐.

[@MahajanCreationOfficial]

Racism is common part of world not just in India when Indian travel foreign countries like USA uk we also face racism

[@nan-eo5lo]

@@MahajanCreationOfficial no where in my comment I have stated that racism is just part of India, ik it's common almost everywhere especially USA. What i stated was that it needs to be acknowledged and then taken a step towards eroding racism as much as we all can.

[@MahajanCreationOfficial]

@@nan-eo5lo my comment not for you I am saying all indians they think racism just exist in India even if you research then you find " white country have more racism than India 🙏🏻

[@mahasewatabiswas5753]

I relate to them as indian back in colour I to face a lot of colorism but now younger generations are changing and people are getting educated about it.

[@renukaramegowda3963]

Being a kannadiga from Karnataka staying in Lagos Nigeria now I am able to understand siddi people precisely when we were small used to goto my granny's house I used to see them as coffee estate workers they have a unique Ness but I have seen them studying in normal school with all the Indians, government has taken many initiation for their improvement specially in sports etc I feel they too should come forward not only being in forest exposure to the outside world makes their life better & even we Indians also able to accept them as one gradually

[@renukaramegowda3963]

In India we Indians are differnciated due to colour & being good looking etc so being African & the looks & lifestyles ! Long long way to accept the normal behaviour from everyone 😊

[@Bharatiktales]

Thanks for sharing your experience of living in India with us It helps us to know our mistakes And we will try to do our best in making feel others like their home

[@avirah459]

Respect for these beautiful souls to represent what trauma they went through and still fight to share their voice and be heard by newly educated Indians like us who change history and start accepting people not based on their skin, religion, or ethnicity. No hate to anyone as we all are Indians and if we value and take pride in our culture then we should accept and be open up with the real meaning of diversity. Love you all brothers and sisters. ❤️🇮🇳

[@sunnydas8282]

As an Indian I am saying everyone of you is beautiful and has a great personality

[@bonjolivent7130]

This video is definitely an eye-opener. Thank you for doing this, Jubilee.

[@veggiekatt_]

Man the women on here are so intelligent insightful and kind. I love them and I’m proud to be one of them

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

Hi beautiful

[@familyguy160]

Wow. I feel so bad for the bad experiences I hope the upcoming years you are treated better. Thank you for choosing India as your second home. ♥️ And I am so happy see siddi community thriving in India.

[@stringybeanss]

yes. but for all except two, this is their home. Not their second home.

[@rakeshbarman3486]

this is their home 🏡, i have dark skin iv faced such things but I will never call india a 2nd home or something ,

[@171_indranildutta6]

@@rakeshbarman3486 stfu illegal bangladeshi

[@lifeofsahani]

Joshua is so handsome, it makes sense he's a model/actor.

[@ashh765]

Even though most Indians don't treat them well , they still show empathy towards us...They truly deserve a more welcoming India more..Not every Indian is racist though...There are Indians that are not racists and let's raise the numbers further

[@jasdeepghuman94]

Thank you for sharing your experiences! This was so insightful

[@purbaroy6850]

Well done Jubilee ❤️ It was very important to talk about black people who are from India and came to India and Rosalyn is gorgeous 😍

[@sagnikmallik3525]

Woww, it's so great to see a proper map of Bharat(India) 😭❤️. Long live the creators 😭❤️

[@shivam_nagar69]

I can feel you bro

[@gix8464]

Me too brother

[@jonathansheji6643]

Honestly all of these people are beautiful! 💙 I only hope this video changes things in terms how other people in India behave towards you guys and i hope we can all grow towards acceptance and love for each other as Indians 🇮🇳 Jay Hind 🇮🇳

[@akarshityadav4648]

Peter is a cool guy Love from india for my indian friends

[@samk2377]

This was really informative! I loved seeing everyone share about themselves in the personal segments. As an Indian I learnt a lot about the experiences they shared ❤

[@abc_cba]

As a light skinned Indian, even I faced racism as a child with words used in the derogatory sense. Then, I realised the people from the Northeast of India also faced racism. Then I realised, it's a norm in India that we can't accuse the Brits to be racist towards us, when our own people pass comments on us. I totally understand what the pain dark skinned people go through here as well as well as the people of the Black race in India as well as that of dark Dravidians.

[@aiyas]

The language Ramnath speaks at the beginning is Kannada, not Hindi. Please check your facts before putting it in the subtitles.

[@171_indranildutta6]

dravidians speaking their ugly language

[@channel89134]

I would've never guessed the guy with the nose ring was half African. He looks like some bhaiya in my locality. Many fellow Indians I've come across 'look like' Africans.

[@gamesong6600]

Without disagreeing with the lived experience of each person, one thing i would say that whenever you go to a new country, always clear ur mental canvas of past experiences, because the same gestures, questions, actions may not mean the same things. I remember a documentary that was made among the tribals, they would even touch the private parts of women and men of the crew, in a modern world auch action would be sexual harassment but there you have to just let go of your usual understanding of how the things are supposed to be. Indians are curious, nosey and will ask you thousand of questions. While they see blacks on tv and media, meeting an actual black person is once in a lifetime opportunity for 99% of indians. While same questions may be racially motivated in other parts of the world, it might not be here n there. If we try new hairstyle, clothes we get asked the same questions definitely its hard to pinpoint the intentions

[@payelbiswas4272]

I was about to say the same things bt then i saw your comment...... I totally agree with you....the two female students problem sounds like to me is more of THEM problem than INDIAN problem..otherwise its really unfortunate and sad to see what they ( the rest of them) goes through...😢

[@Gaeforhae]

I haven’t met a black person in my life , but i find them very beautiful and want to be friends with them , they’re so fun to be with , idk how true is that i just understood that from my experience through internet , hope to meet someone some day❤

[@gix8464]

Indians come in all type of skin colours , face textures , cultures and religion . I think racism is not a real thing in india . People will stare and look at you to not only black people but white people too but it's just because they are not used to see that casually . I love my people and my india .🇮🇳🇮🇳 Love to all our brothers and sisters around the world .

[@valarmorghulis3773]

There's definitely racist indians🙄

[@DoyinVoice]

They are more likely to treat a black person poorly compared to white. Please be real

[@danielswarovski6462]

Fascinating. This series is such a hit !!

[@phoebesekine4783]

This was very interesting to watch. I had no idea there was a black community like the Siddhis in india!

[@liayulia4234]

8m.

[@liayulia4234]

Om llmq awakci ci ci cup

[@171_indranildutta6]

they are slaves brought by muslim sulatnates

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

Where are you from?

[@swarupdey8466]

It’s true what they talk about. I had the same perspective when I was working in Mumbai and see black people. Yes there are few who does some illegal activities but same for all other Indians as well. Bad people are everywhere . And my perspective changed when I stepped outside of India and saw the world . I think education in India is very narrow and doesn’t have a world view and more & more Indian people go see around the world will definitely change these views in near future . As india growing economically and more and more expats coming in India , we Indians will have a broader view and understanding different cultures. You guys are tough . You guys are strong beautiful people. Be who you are . ✌️👍🙏

[@shivam_nagar69]

that's what student exchange program, culture exchange program is about, african countries are literally not interested in that people need to understand, ignorance for other cultures or no education about other cultures comes from POOR SOFT POWER of those countries otherwise indians who are black face discrimination themselves, it's about the color not the race

[@timothynyatuka2185]

I feel it when Peter says it’s ignorance more than hate. I feel it gets better when you positively impact the people around and educate them

[@raiethefantibae]

This was so sad and beautiful. I’m quite most for words but i loved this!

[@sanjoytudu3693]

The best advice i can give you as an Indian myself is that you have to resilient and thick skined and must have courage to face the situation. Obviously not everybody treat you well all the time ,you can't change their mindset si its better to avoid them. You can't survive in India with typical western mentality(super sensitive on every issues) , our society is not that much developed and much more hesitant to engage with different people but if you engage with them more you hardly find more welcoming , loving, caring people anywhere around the world. We are also grown up in these kind of environment and frankly speaking if you can take it lightly and ignorently you will feel much more comfortable.

[@Berozgaarr]

Tut gaya bhaiya me toh khatam ho gaya 😌🤣🤣🥺🥺🥺🤣🤣😵😑😲🙂☺😲

[@DoyinVoice]

All humans should be treated with respect.

[@krushna4181]

To be fair dating in India is hard for even Indians 😂

[@DivinityinLove]

One of the best, most educational, unique things I've ever seen that would not be bothered with (to show) in hollywood films. Thank you to youtube, to Jubilee, and to the people who shared here.

[@pauloph4]

I think it's really annoying when someone tries to argue against another person. I mean it's him/her experience so they can't try to make the other person feel bad for disagree with the majority.

[@kate_omega2657]

I hope they continue this series you can do England, Italy. As a mixed woman it’s very informative of my culture so I love it

[@historyking9984]

I love the production interviews and everything for this.

[@helenmary1201]

Peter is a ray of sunshine!

[@Muxkajar]

🖤

[@rajkshirsagar4]

Such a good video wow They really cast such impressive people with such different level of thought at the same time creating a change👍

[@nurseakanbi2345]

This is very educative. Thanks for sharing

[@milesdavisahead]

I am glad that Jubilee made these types of videos. I learn so much about the black experience in other countries. Battling racism in America is already challenging, but every country has its downside. Hearing stories like this is so inspirational and I like to meet these guys and share stories and compare notes.

[@saniya_ansari_17]

I love how genuine and honest they are.🥰🥰🥰🥰 I hope the younger generation of India will be more understanding to every kind of people.😊

[@papijuicee3519]

I hope they created a friend group ❤

[@shuvadeepdey2574]

Hi beautiful

[@bertinvick]

As an African Black in India I fell in love with India once I developed the idea of being in the shoes of everyone I meet in India. The stare,nicknames,assuming I'm Nigerian though I'm Congolese 🇨🇩 all those became easy to live with around me. And yet I feel like it's so hard to blend in Indian culture as African seeing that we more turn to be westernized and India preserve its culture and want to share to next generation. Anyways India is a very amazing place I think for me removing the fact that I feel not part of society but just living yet not contributing to anything. Contributing is exclusively reserved to Indians. India also inspire me as an African when it comes to building your things and being patriotic. Loving your things,build them,build for your child. India seem a genuine fighter of itself than other nations building on top of others. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[@payelbiswas4272]

Thank you....you perfectly understand the indian mind...so for me you are alrdy indian,my brother..❤ 🇮🇳

[@blusmith7431]

I’m so confused by this comment in so many ways ? So they insult you and you’re not included but somehow you love it ? I just want to know

[@bertinvick]

@Blu Smith I don't think I said I'm insulted. I'm not included yes cause I'm not from here and I'm ok with it.

[@Aritul]

This is the most fascinating video that I have stumbled on today. Thanks, Jubilee.

[@viveksmartguy]

I feel sorry for Ramnath. He's a nice and simple guy from an aadivasi community. He's the most local as one can be and still considered a foreigner once he's outside his forest area. He faces double discrimination, as an aadivasi and as a black person.

[@kumaraman966]

Very informative video. I know India has lots of problem but there u will always find someone who would really understands you as person

[@nrah2630]

This is awesome that you guys included India! This was a great video to learn from

[@CYBONIX]

One of the best documentary I've seen. Super informative. Thank you all~!

[@earthmatters2869]

First you should know that in India " kaliye " is not racist word its a pet name for their friends they also says to white guy " bhuriya" in Gujarat India is castiest country this is reason why African people facing problems Some Indian people think that African people are aggressive because of western thoughts

[@enishalihoward8119]

Dierdre PLEASE STOP SKIN BLEACHING! Hiding your knuckles because you are embarrassed speaks volumes

[@coulorfully]

I LOVE this episode!!! TYYYY

[@TheAayize]

This was an awesome video ❤

[@shatakshinegi2103]

Amazing video! It has always been hard to know about the Indo-African community in India and this offers a great variety of perspectives.

[@nitheeshbatta2780]

It's a wonderful video thanks for creating it & I want to thank Jubilee I wish you to make many videos like this.

[@nehachauhan2300]

I am north Indian and I have dark skin I totally agree with you guys on the topic of colourism . It's very bad . Nosy aunty's suggest me fairness cream every time . They tell my parents that if my dark complexion doesn't lighten, there will be trouble in getting me married. When I was young and people used to call me KALI , I used to feel very bad but now I have got used to it. When I was young, many guests (mostly women) used to ask me such questions that are you really your father's daughter because your complexion is darker than your father's? (My mother's skin is dark) and they used to call it a joke and used to laugh and I could not even express my anger. My family used to tell me to take it as a joke, but its effect is still on my mind.

[@slumberotter5411]

I love this kind of platform. We can learn new things about other culture. Keep it up. This is what YT is for.

[@thenewgolddigger1015]

Imagine growing up so beautiful and not knowing it because of your skin color .

[@amartyasinha7527]

The standards of beauty are varied across the world. True beauty lies within, we should cherish our inner beauty. But be wary not to give way into narcissism and go out and tell people to accept their beauty.

[@dev_peace_soul]

But in people are racist to everyone equally.... They call me Mexican tortia 😭😭😭😭( but yea💀)

[@bonjolivent7130]

Tragic, truly.

[@amartyasinha7527]

@@bonjolivent7130 People are personally responsible for accepting themselves, to crawl out of self pity. Of course people are going to say mean things to you, it's up to the person whether they want to dwell on things they cannot control, or to accept themselves as they truly are and be happy.

[@sugiantosugianto6639]

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