The American dream of African immigrants • FRANCE 24 English

[@marci1878]

Why didn’t you also focus on how the French exploited these people in Africa and it’s contribution to their struggle

[@josy4fred]

As a french speaking African migrant who has lived in this country for the past 15 years, I am deeply disturbed by the narrative being pushed in this France 24 propaganda alleging among other things that African Americans are somehow "racist" towards their fellow Africans. How far from the truth this is my friends.... The notion that there is jealousy or envy is so silly, it runs counter to the very principles that define this great nation, including notions like melting pot and "communitarianism", a term that french intellectuals abhorre for its offers social minorities a voice that is silenced in the existing french system. Africa had always been the land of opportunity for the French. While they are having a hard time finding prosperity in their land, they hope for the African continent once again to be its saving grace. The narrative at play here, another attempt to divide Africans from their AA brothers and sisters in order to expand their cultural influence on Africans living in the greatest country in the world casts doubts on its agenda. Under pressure from China and Russia, they once again resort to their dirty tricks and the narratives here are part of an effort to fight back in the virtual sphere, the French president Macron has directed their media with disinformation campaigns like these and foolishly we are falling for it. I am actually not that surprised that French-speaking Africans are making such pathetic rhetoric, as they have historically been subjected to the most intense media brainwash in all of Africa. France teaches us to be suspicious of all people who look like us and we learn from an early life to look for the french when we are in need so that explain that.

[@starchunkss]

This was quite an eye opening post. Thank you for the insight on how the French Media works. I never knew that is something that they condition French speaking Africans to believe

[@kngston20]

They can only do if for so long until people see through it.

[@elifairfax8172]

​@kngston20 We see it. We collectively need to counter it.

[@freedomm]

They always do this. But I'm glad for the first time, I'm seeing ripples of a backlash in francophone Africa against France, a country in terminal decline.

[@blessed78nc]

​@@starchunkss Yes, the French and all of the European countries always plant a seed of divide. Don't fall for it.

[@murkzmontana]

Why don’t you do the French dream of African immigrants

[@rowannixon3180]

I don't think they would want to explore that reality....better to nitpick on the American dream as a means to build up French self-esteem, than to face their own harsh truths.

[@daniella8400]

It’s best to down okay their atrocities

[@nasidaikidali]

It's not in their best interest

[@Adm9464]

One thing that we Africans need to know is that it’s the African Americans that have paved the way and paid their blood hundreds of years for black and brown people to be in America and we need to appreciate this. This journey didn’t come easily. As an African immigrants we need to understand and honor the sacrifices made by our ancestors the blacks who fought for justice and racial equality and freedoms from oppression because without them the US could have been different like some other places.

[@tonytucker6145]

There is NO BEEF. ADOS & FBA DO NOT SPEAK for MOST BLACK AMERICANS!

[@emmajanewatts4388]

Blame the African leaders who caught and sold the slaves, they were just as complicit

[@serbianwarrior385]

Nobody gives a f

[@mklovlif]

😂you didn't do a thing but want us to honor you. Our ancestors who were taken as slaves did, not you

[@pinochio8778]

So who paid for the benefits of Asians, and all other races? Yall better get out if your delusions.

[@Jonas-il2me]

I'm a Black American who has visited Africa several times. My closest friends are all first generation immigrants from Nigeria and the Caribbean. This is some of the most egregious propaganda I have ever seen.

[@maasaimara3960]

You are right. I am a Kenyan and my girlfriend is a beautiful African American woman from South Carolina. Most intelligent one I ever dated. I agree with you this article is divisive and pure propaganda

[@freedomm]

Brother, I see you're unfamiliar with the divide and conquer tactics of the French. Africans are not surprised one bit by this narrative from France 24.

[@PhoenixRising483]

I agree. I’m African American, my husband is Nigerian. I’ve been to Nigeria several times. It’s all love

[@furqaanali6523]

That's the Devil 😈 at work. France 🇫🇷 24 or Nanny is not qualified to event comment about us a a Black African Peoples...

[@United-States-of-Africa]

What is France doing in Madagascar Island???? That's what you should report on

[@bak3456]

Exactly!

[@jeromejr2]

Wow. This news channel knows nothing about African Americans. Not a single thing. Envious? Nah.

[@lenaprice6239]

Why would AAs be jealous of Africans, when they are the one's fleeing their home nations at record numbers. It makes absolutely no sense. I would argue that it's actually the Africans who are jealous of AAs.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

Still black people in your country of America are called Nigga and you black people are encountered by the police everyday in America.

[@BigTx281]

@@Rupesh-w4v so africa don't have police

[@roche88]

America is what europeans never gave african immigrants. Freedom of the true pursuit of hapiness. No discrimination during job hunts like in europe.

[@Whit0s83]

LOL we give you Access to everything in France, ALL IS free for you, and yet you still hate us. There is no jobs for FRENCH NATIVE and you demand jobs for millions of Africans...

[@Head_On]

Funny how Europeans think Americans discrimination is stronger than that in Europe but in reality it’s the same

[@rockon8174]

Europe is worse!!! At least in America you are free to start a business and take advantage of all tax loopholes to grow your business!!!!!

[@valentineisraelshabangu4069]

​@@rockon8174very true

[@freedomm]

Europe is much more racist than America. I went to college there. Black people are treated abominably and there's literally no hope of bettering yourself unless you're gifted in sports or music.

[@butterfly9274]

No actually it’s worse in France!

[@Whit0s83]

Yes we are very evil don't come to France

[@adeyanjuadebiyi337]

Life is not easy anywhere in the world.

[@PapBob-jg7rd]

France 24 should focus on the racial problems in France and Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Namibia etc everywhere that was settled by white France racial problems . France wiped out 1.5 million Algerians during independence struggle and has had unhealthy grip on west Africa . Haiti still paying France for liberation for freeing themselves . France Colonized New Orleans . 46 million black people in America . 3 million black from outside US . 2 million black people from the continent Africa in US . Insignificant . At least 1.3 billion black people in the continent . At least 90 million black in Brazil . At least 400 million black people in diaspora including afro-Jamaicans,afro-columbian,afro-mexican,afro-canadian,afro-british,afro-brazilian,afro Panamanian etc .Cannot use the experiences of a few people to generalize .

[@sandramukendi2013]

They always focused on America while their country is not better

[@Nell654]

Exactly I agree

[@gibson2675]

Africans should focus on tribalism. It's a big killer in africa and not racism

[@jorgeomarjaimesviafara6061]

Afro-venezuelan, afro-cuban, afro-dominican, afro-puertoriqueño, afro-costaricense, afro-nicaraguense, afro-hondureño, afro-salvadoreño, afro-guatemalteco, afro-ecuatorian, etc...

[@PapBob-jg7rd]

@@jorgeomarjaimesviafara6061 👍

[@hiefia8568]

I have a different experience. The people who were kindest to me were African Americans. My fellow Africans and countrymen gave me some of the worst treatments I have ever received. But it depends on your personal experience I guess.

[@Mrembo2024]

Someone told me never befriend your countrymen

[@1525boy]

That's probably because they are culturally Americans.

[@starchunkss]

I hear this all the time "African Americans envy native Africans because they know where they are from" but that's not the truth. Most African American see themselves as American and have the same issues with African immigrants as regular Americans do about immigrants in general (less jobs due to immigrants willing to settle for lower wages, rent increases, and all of the other issues associated with an influx of immigrants)

[@lordschild673]

Exactly

[@Jtve737]

Yeah I was side eying this entire report. "African Americans" are the most accomplished and successful black demographic on the planet. We have global superstars that eclipse the entire continent of Africa. We ain't jealous and plus we are indigenous to America.

[@nekongovitankanga]

​@@Jtve737, hummm...

[@robbycole7047]

​@@nekongovitankanga alot of you Africans don't even know how old you are.

[@nekongovitankanga]

@@robbycole7047 hummmm, Joe Biden calls himself an Irish American, recently visited Ireland and Ireland isn't better than South Africa or some other parts of Africa. Certainly, if you are mature enough will understand what I mean.

[@MsDezB1]

Interesting that this video opens with a colonizer pointing out differences between African-Americans and our brothers and sisters straight from Africa. Divide and conquer is still going strong, I see. At the end of the day, we still have more in common with each other than we do with *them.*

[@nubianthought69]

I agree. I refuse to even watch the video, l am just reading the comments. No white person has the right to point out any differences or issues among African Americans and Africans.. The nerve

[@DarthNero]

Actually, most African Americans have more in common with European/white Americans than they do with Africans. Same language, same western culture (with some variations), similar belief systems etc. the only big difference is across racial lines. If that isn’t the case then why do some African Americans feel the need to “connect to their roots” if they’re already similar to Africans? its because they are not. This video In the opening did point out an actual fact. You just didn’t like the race of the person who pointed it out. Having a differences doesn’t mean you can’t get along with one another. Africans and African Americans can get along well despite their differences.

[@nubianthought69]

@@DarthNero That couldn't be further from the truth...there again another white person telling people of African descent who we are... The nerve!

[@757CitiesReppa]

@@DarthNero Foh..

[@robinshankland3499]

Many Americans are unable to achieve the "American dream". I've dealt with SO many immigrants, refugees, who come to the US and expect our government to completely support them. Only in the US do taxpayers have to foot the bill for children in public schools who cannot speak English. People are here for DECADES and never bother to learn the language or to teach their children. WE have to pay for translators each and every time a child is unable to understand the language. So disrespectful If an individual needs rescue, that person should at least contribute to this country, should ABSOLUTELY learn English. I don't think people should be permitted to stay in ANY country if they refuse to learn and contribute. We have our own citizens to look after.

[@fromYAHUSHAreborn91]

The English part is totally not true.

[@gbb82]

So many points in the comments above are inaccurate and borderline xenophobic.

[@sandramukendi2013]

If the American dream is such an illusion so why are they still here? So disrespectful while they own countries don’t even look after their own citizens.

[@robinshankland3499]

@@fromYAHUSHAreborn91 Do tell Have you worked in the public school system? Have you ever been employed in an American hospital?

[@robinshankland3499]

@@gbb82 Of course. No one is allowed to have any opinions whatsoever. Say anything and you're xenophobic or racist or cruel. Tell that to the thousands of "working poor" Americans who work full time jobs and can't feed their children. Try to cross the border of France, Germany, Spain... Tell them you have nothing to contribute but want a better life... The fact is that there ARE ways to LEGALLY enter the US and people interested in living here need to do so legally. American citizens deserve some modicum of consideration and protection.

[@summer031977]

I am African American and have African friends from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, etc. There's no envy or jealousy. America is the greatest empire that ever existed. We have people from all over the world in our vast, diverse, and incredible country. There's no country on earth that comes even close to the number of people from all over the world who are attracted to our shores. Even in third tier cities, diversity is eye-popping. God bless America.

[@MiguelDLewis]

Same. I have friends from Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Congo, and Togo. We all get along just fine. Now only if we could do something about that 13th Amendment...

[@summer031977]

@Miguel D Lewis What's up Miguel? Isn't it amazing with how diverse America is? One would think that the people who want to come to the United States are only from English speaking countries. I have lived around the country, and the most diverse place I have lived in so far was Queens, NYC. There are people from Kazakhstan, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, the Caribbean, Mali, China, Cameroon, etc. You wonder if you are really in the United States. South Florida is the other place I experienced such diversity. Now, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery and freed the slaves. What did you mean by "We have to do something about the 13th Amendment? What's your train of thought?

[@MiguelDLewis]

@@summer031977 The 13th Amendment abolished chattel slavery. It made slavery legal for convicts, setting the groundwork for the prison industrial complex and the mass incarceration of black men. This was set in place before blacks in the US could legally read or write.

[@Scotland-ki1rt]

"There's no country on earth that even comes close to the number of people from all over the world who're attracted to our shores." You're clearly a typical Yankee who has not travelled to many countries. Britain is way more diverse than one can imagine. Every nationality is here. 🇬🇧 is a melting pot of different cultures. About USA being the greatest empire in the world. European countries can claim that accolade not USA.

[@gbb82]

@@Scotland-ki1rt I have been to the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Australia etc. Those countries are very diversified, but they do not match the diversity of America. There are thousands of towns and cities there with so many immigrant groups, it is really remarkable.

[@Coolguyallthetime2k]

The American dream is not what it once was!

[@mambojambo7486]

As an African from Kenya 🇰🇪 I have experienced bias and or respect from both Caucasian and African Americans. It’s important for Africans to sustain a strong sense of self-esteem. We are made to feel lower because of our accents but instead we should be proud of who we are and where we come from. Take opportunity to educate the people around you about your country and our beautiful continent because most Americans that I have come across are very ignorant to the world outside America. There’s no American dream……we’re all on a wheel running like mice to stay ahead of debt 😂😂. The secret is make your money and rebuild in your home country and move back home to mother Africa where you can enjoy your money. No African wants to grow old in America.

[@fredrickkaigi7039]

Your Accent is an advantage and sets you apart!!!

[@mambojambo7486]

@@fredrickkaigi7039 that’s so true

[@OhDatsJaVion]

@@fredrickkaigi7039 very true , it sets you apart to be profiled even more

[@byttlejuice145]

Ugandan 🇺🇬 here, and u are certainly right. No one wants to grow old here, it takes a bit of sacrifice

[@Khotsa]

You’re right. Please share this information to most Africans. Old age is the worst time to be unprepared when you’re as African in the US. Invest back home and do so heavily as in 40% of your income. You’ll be happier when you return home.

[@lordschild673]

So that lady judged all of us on the few she met lol, nobody found that weird???

[@Jtve737]

Africans are extremely jealous of us. How can they have vitriol for us when they have forgiveness for whites. Whites are the ones who colonized their homelands yet you find misplaced anger with people who NEVER DID ANYTHING TO YOU.

[@peacehappyb237]

Yup, some bull crap.

[@ant123924]

She the type that looks down on African Americans because we were once slaves, but fails to give us credit in our fight to give her the civil rights to be here.

[@mrmusanda3576]

​@@ant123924 facts

[@donnab.333]

You fled, you're not strong. There is nothing to be jealous of a runner from their own land that couldn't stand on their square to make their lives better on their own land.

[@calaragazza3556]

Exactly. Why would I be jealous of an Uber driver? And I never had to flee my home country. I took advantage of the opportunities here in the USA.

[@rubydawnintl]

I knew when I saw France in the title of this documentary that Divide and Conquer propaganda would be the theme. France should be paying reparations in several African countries.

[@koryburdet1317]

Why they not living the dream in France??

[@nadianurun6259]

What a weird report , quite biased. The DMV is home to probably the most successful African immigrants in the world with now 1st and 2nd Gen kids . The executive from Benin moved to a country without the appropriate immigration paper work , does not speak its language and is not destitute , that alone is a miracle .

[@OhDatsJaVion]

Those immigrants from Africa are not successful there’s government officials from Africa, living in the DC area quite literally 😂😂😂

[@crystalriley9671]

She's wrong and just projecting! As an FBA( Foundational Black American) and for the ones that I know ( and that's a lot!) we do not harbor any ill feelings toward any immigrants, especially not the ones from Africa. Most FBAs understand we have carved our own history here and we have shaped our own culture. Our Black American culture is so strong, it tends to overshadow some of the other cultures in the Diaspora, which created some resentment towards us. FBA are survivors of many atrocities which strengthens us to be tougher, and more diligent in the movement to progress our people to the next level in the US. Now Africans are coming to America because of our successes, and they want to be part of it as well. Our community will always welcome you, but please don't hate on us for what we created outside of Africa.

[@herminiayolandanchama6523]

😢 Angela Basset wanna win Oscar award with Black Panther right? No way, it’s about Africa, why not slave movie she can play very well about slave and claim Oscar award

[@kevo6776]

@@herminiayolandanchama6523 One thing I’ve learned on social media is: Folks who call themselves “FBA” are usually unhappy with their lives. It’s best to not give them a response whenever you see their comments

[@jdrancho1864]

@@kevo6776 Right. I thought the now-preferred term is ADOS. Never heard of FBA. I think he just made it up.

[@Dunstan-p9r]

​@@jdrancho1864 FBS is the remnants of ados. Same group different name. All trash

[@OhDatsJaVion]

@@kevo6776 one thing I see about immigrants on social media who have immigrant flag in their bio ! Is that they always run away from their homeland, only to have envy & contempt and jealousy towards black Americans

[@hannahanna1490]

God bless America!!! If I didnt get the chance to come to America I wouldn't have the life that I have today. Whether one believe it or not, America is a land of opportunity. You can be anything you want if you put the time and energy towards your dream.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

To some extent, but as a person of color, you'll NEVER get what truly your due, i.e. Black doctors earn $50k less than their white counterparts. My cousin, a nurse, had more experience, but the same education, was offered a salary paying $6k less than her white counterparts. It's the same in every profession.

[@rheeryder2524]

Keep selling pipe dreams.

[@hannahanna1490]

@@rheeryder2524 Not really. Trust me, you can be anything you want, if you put the time and effort. Whether you like it or not, no country in the world gives migrants unlimited opportunities than the U.S.

[@eyobed5274]

@@hannahanna1490 the thing is you came to the us to help an already developed country get even more rich extracting your skills, your home country and people stay poorr?

[@BellaarleteIshimwe]

Hello brother Please As a new immigrant what skills do i need in order to make it there? (Im an under graduate)

[@Yukon79]

Furthermore, African Americans have shared history, heritage, goals, concerns, culture and the list continues. The interviewee and producers/interviewers reinforced the African American stereotypes that some Africans have toward us.

[@AA-uf3bl]

*Having a blond was my dream!"* What a cheap dream!

[@sabrinamadison8769]

As a black American its sad that there is any kind of issues between black Americans and the people from Africa. We all are trying to accomplish the same thing a better life. All i can say is not all african Americans are bad, there are many of us that are good people.❤❤

[@mr.nobody9086]

There aren't any issue worth highlighting. Yes we have differences. We also have a lot of similarities and share many common goals. Anyone bringing attention to such "issues" is either naive or has malicious intents.

[@gratefuldead3750]

Whats the surprise. In Europe people from ethiopia, nigeria, ghana, somalia havent any peraonal contact, the same as immigrants from eastern europe like poand, romania, bulgaria. No petsonal contact. Also there is no personal contact between indian immigranta anfld gypsies and romani, altough romani were classified as a foreign indian tribe ny indian government, they also look similar. So why should there be any contact between african immigrants who dont even mingle among themselves with african americans, only because they look similar? . Why does noone reflect the case on the relation between indians and roma, or between indigenous american immigrants from latin america andnative americas? Its funny

[@jenniferbourgeau49]

At the expenses of native American resources😂 foh

[@duckythoughts7063]

​@@gratefuldead3750actually native tribes actually support each other in their dispora because they understand the power of white supremacy is to be pushed back on we are the only ones who dont understand why unity is important

[@msrubie11]

@sabrinamadison8769 Grovel for yourself Sabrina, the majority of Black Americans isn't falling for the lies, grifting, and complete bull S. Black Americans control more revenue, own more land and intellectual property in the U.S. than Africans. Had it not been for us, the Africans in the U.S. would be begging someone to build bore holes and carrying water on their heads instead using a tap.

[@Aeroboo]

From the beginning of this was suspect. Speaking about the relationship between African Americans and Africans. sometimes' Them' are not open ot having having American friends!!!!!!!! The U.S. was built on the backs of African Americans, I beleive some imigrats do not understand this ....There has been a long history of the two cultures having strong and postive relationhips. Why did she not share that. Fanny bad reporting !!!!!

[@johanna9823]

What a biased and propaganda story. I see why I do not like the colonizer France.

[@calaragazza3556]

I have never met a Black American who was jealous of Africans. And Black Americans know where we come from too. We have been in the Americas for centuries, even long before the transatlantic slave trade. Not all black Americans were sold from Africa as slaves. I personally love Africans and have many friends from Africa, as a child and now as an adult. I love everything about African culture. But I also love my black American culture and don’t not feel any jealousy towards Africans.

[@rheeryder2524]

How and why does the WHOLE WORLD have an American Dream? America is not the world's heaven.

[@jordanjohnson8766]

Actually as an African American, I have no jealousy, envy or even interest in identifying a country of origin. For one, African-American cultural contribution is far greater and impactful worldwide both economically and socially than any nation on the African continent. I actually have no desire to travel to even visit West Africa let alone live there as it personally has nothing of substance to offer me. African Americans have lots of pride about our own history. And it is a false narrative that most of us a jealous of anyone on the African continent.

[@travis975]

France24 is an incredibly racist network. Not surprising they’re trying to push this narrative

[@lenaprice6239]

I have traveled to West Africa. I loved visiting Senegal and Gambia. But honestly, it made me far more appreciative to be born Black American.

[@herminiayolandanchama6523]

Sorry but it’s not true, black Americans still behind than others races in America, there is a lot of poor black Americans it’s disgusting to see them and black rich. There is a lot of poor Africans and rich Africans. If you go to Africa you don’t gonna see them because you’re not high class. If middle class Africa come here to USA they don’t gonna see the high class Americans it’s about status you’re understand now?

[@josephinebournes8212]

As an American of Haitian descent, that French reporter's intro 😒

[@jordanjohnson8766]

@@herminiayolandanchama6523 Your argument has a lot of assumptions and fallacies. Plus the grammar and sentence clarity is really bad so it's tough to understand half your argument.

[@haroldjennings6753]

What? Why did she come to America. She had a great life in Africa.

[@triplestacks813]

Another perspective.. I never comment on videos.... but this documentary was completely misleading and in my humble opinion total grabrash from individuals and or entities seemingly with an agenda.. Most African American do not envy our other brothers and sisters from any where in the world...(FACT)...some individuals may, like any other group of people...but most don't....most could care less about anything but there own personal interest..... They are focused on surviving and or prosperity ...period when our brothers and sister's come to America from Africa ..they blend in and are treated just like all other native born dark skin citizens in this nation.. they experience the same experiences... some good and some bad; but most shall depend on region... If any one choses not to talk to other African Americans......like the 2 young ladies in the middle of this video (who where both total disgrace by the way and semmingly afro racists women).... it would be because of there own personal life experiences with others from there regions ... and there own personal lack of understanding of there newly adopted home country, and the attitudes of citizens in the region they chose to live.... DC and small towns and or cities in America are about as similar as, the DRC and Marocco are to each other... anyone who understands propaganda would understand why DC was chosen over central Florida or Georgia which both equally have very large African population, most notably west African populations. This documentary was total propaganda.... more anti American trash designed to confuse disconnect and or divide our brothers and sisters from other parts of the world... (something which has been going on for 100s of years, in a concentrated effort) How come no one seems to seek the truth from real African Americans?? How come there was not one native born American male or female of African origin in this documentary?? Do we not exist, or do our view not matters in content supposedly about us?? There are tons of west Africans and many other dark skin people from all over the world who live in my state, region and city ...(Tampa Florida.)... DC... is one of 1000s of cities in America.... one which has a very large black population. .. all regions in America do not have the same demographics.. thus all individuals would not have the same experiences. The Northeastern USA is not the same as the South, nor mid-south or mid-west or nort-west or west coast... (The south alone accounts for over 55% to 65% of Americas native born Black citizens; DC is in the north east...100s of miles away from the majority of Black Americans) America is a very large country....populated with people from all over the world... no one thinks the same in this nation; THIS CONCEPT APPLIES TO AFRICAN AMERICANS AS WELL. For the record..I love all beings in our world equally as God teaches us all to do... nevertheless I could no longer sit ideal for any more blatant misrepresentation of my people, Americans of African origin. Why would we envy anyone..when the rest of the world and most within our nation seems to emulate us for my entire life time.... from body types to hair style..music to sports.. we are copied and or emulated by all other cultures and more than any other group of people by far..... equally we are a major economic driver in the largest economy in the world unlike so many other groups who seeming get there due respect... African Americans account for an oversized percentage of consumer spending within said largest economy in the world...fueling factory from China to South America...fast food sales.. consuming massive amounts of oil and gas .. and tons of other consumer goods and services........ thus African American contribute more to the global economy than most nations in our world by far...(do the number on your own; if America accounts for 25% of the global economy and African American account for a major percentage of consumer spending; then unlike most in our world; African American help power the global economy.....(More hidden Facts ingored by all media outlets) Stop generalizing Dark skin people, and stop the global attempts at belittling African Americans. "We ain't sleep"

[@africaine4889]

I am an African and will Ask you what dd u expect from a french media? They made sure to put black africans that are struggling in the US and not showing the ones that are doing vert well. They put a succesful tunisian l'arrivée to a white woman. Smh

[@aussiebeltane8475]

All other cultures don't emulate you...Stop Generalising.

[@babasaho5787]

Trust me those 2 young ladies are Europeans in African skin. we have a lot of them in Africa too.

[@smikell9997]

Finally, someone said it when the woman spoke about African-American people being jealous of people from Africa, it seemed almost laughable I have friends of all races, all cultures, all skin colors, and I’ve never once ever been jealous of anyone from Africa

[@babasaho5787]

@@smikell9997 she doesn't know what she is talking about. I grew up in Montgomery County. Africans and Africans Americans get along really well. There are cultural differences but nothing more than that. Africans has been living here since in the 70s. Many she thinks are Africans Americans are actually first generation Africans born here. There are many African businesses whose clientele are mostly African Americans. This France 24 is French imperialist media that set up communities against each other. They were just kicked out of Burkina faso for the same reason. The unfortunate thing is this people don't have the wisdom to recognize that.

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

It's not racism. It's about criminals. Criminals come in every color.

[@dougcollins8232]

I'm a black american. My African friends are cool.

[@multiskilledelectrician1]

Of course US has its own issues like any other country but America 🇺🇸 give equal opportunities to anyone who is willing to make it. YAH bless America.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

Why is the police encountering black people in your country America everyday, answer me if there is no racism in your country.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

In the coming time, America will lag behind India because the coming future is only India and India is a young country, here the population of 80 crores is 18-24 and you people will dream of coming to India.

[@gibson2675]

In Africa its called tribalism. Thousand are killed because it it.

[@freddyfuentes3320]

As someone being from the DMV (DC, Maryland & Virginia) where this video was based in, the DMV has an incredible diverse population! We have a high amount of all immigrants from all over the world. I love growing up here because you see a bit of every culture.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

@summer031977 What was the murder of George Floyd in America, then what was Black Lives matter, then why do you do Black Lives Matter, then you people

[@rheeryder2524]

😶

[@denisebycapricorn]

So basically immigrants are ethnic cleansing chocolate city

[@chakat1991]

❤ all I'm going to say is God Bless America 🤲🙏🙌❤💯

[@gbb82]

Best comment in this thread.

[@abdulrazaknuhu797]

The United States of America was, is and would be the GREATEST COUNTRY in the history of the WORLD. God Bless America. I would be NOTHING without the United States of America and I am very grateful. This is why I have made the decision to enlist in the Army, to serve this GREAT nation full of opportunities and freedom.

[@TEMPLEOFTAQWA]

MY DADDY TOLD ME A BLACK MAN AINT GOT NO BUSINESS BEING IN A WHITE MANS ARMY.

[@OhDatsJaVion]

You better thank black Americans (descendants of USA chattel slavery) because you fleed from your failed homeland only to be on our backs

[@Anthonycapone8146]

Thank you!

[@catherinegithaiga7907]

America is the best country in the whole world, I am from Africa and America has offered us Africans opportunities we would have never had in Africa and don't agree with some of the things I'm hearing from this channel......if not the best country in the world, why are people trying so hard to come to America...let us not be divided by nonsense love each other...

[@tecumseh4095]

People try harder to go to Canada, and many countries in Asia and Europe

[@mambojambo7486]

Africa is not a country. Mention your country proudly. I am from Kenya which happens to be in Africa.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

Still black people in your country of America are called Nigga and you black people are encountered by the police everyday in America.

[@tonynoisiel7784]

Only America provides a safe life for hard working people, Europe or anywhere else is just too hard to find a job or safety..

[@africaine4889]

Definitely not safe in usa

[@angeebb3080]

Tony Noiseiel77...I don't think so!

[@DrTanika]

Safe? We’ve had 201 mass shootings and it is only May.

[@mambojambo7486]

This country isn’t safe at all…..I’m making my money and investing back home so that I can move back to Kenya. 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@tonynoisiel7784]

@@africaine4889 new york is safe , just away from south bronx thats all..

[@BiologicallyDefectiveInfidel]

Our ancestors were not slaves, rather, they were enslaved! There’s a difference!

[@cherokeebill1560]

I think when Marcus Garvey created pan africanism he forget to tell the Africans.

[@happycook6737]

So the Uber driver can't make it on $1500/week??? Something wrong with that. She can be an Uber driver in a cheaper city or be a nanny where she gets a free place to stay.

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

For real! Most Americans make less than 1/2 that income! I wish I made $1500 per WEEK!!

[@trolololololololololololol6124]

Problem is immigrants get sent to expensive af cities. DC is too expensive

[@georgetamba2960]

I love the report on how African migrants are doing in America especially coming on the DV program

[@Rupesh-w4v]

Still black people in your country of America are called Nigga and you black people are encountered by the police everyday in America.

[@HeatherLewis213]

Hahaha love the red haired girl she picked up completely dispelling the stereotype of Americans not knowing about anything outside of the US and pointing out that Benin is next to Togo.

[@syedmaricar9946]

They work hard and improve themselves .

[@Soerse]

As an African immigrant in America, this was an amazing and spot-on docu-segment. Thank you for showcasing this! It's so rare to see the difference between Africans and African-Americans so succinctly summarized as it was at the beginning. The remainder of the segment is a well-done echo and mirror of a few of the experiences faced by Africans in the country. Bon effort.

[@R247Success]

I completely disagree. They just want to divide people.

[@R247Success]

I am African, but the vast majority of African Americans i met at my job are very nice and helpful. Absolutely no jealousy. They always ask questions and want to know more about Africa.

[@fistandpen2505]

abeg speak for yourself, madam.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

Still black people in your country of America are called Nigga and you black people are encountered by the police everyday in America.

[@tonytucker6145]

The only time I see POLARIZATION is on the INTERNET by the ADOS & FBA that were CREATED to CAUSE CONFUSION.

[@rocsib9551]

I’m an immigrant (from the Caribbean). I’ll say this about the American dream: America is a one of the greatest places on earth in terms of opportunities. Many resources. It’s probably the only place a person can come with nothing, and get rich. Anything is possible to achieve. However, it is not easy. It takes a combination of a few factors. Ingenuity, creativity, work, who you know and luck. That’s why it’s unattainable for the masses.

[@VideoSpectator1223]

Yep

[@OhDatsJaVion]

You degenerate Third World immigrants just lie yourself nobody comes to USA Poor 🥴🥴 most of them come with money.

[@queenmemphis]

So it's just about money? What about Black people born in amerikkka was shut out of those opportunities?

[@rocsib9551]

@@queenmemphis it’s not easy for anyone. Born and raised American or immigrants. It’s easier for White people because of generational wealth and white privilege, but not anyone else. The issue with black Americans is not being shut out, but unfortunately other societal, cultural and environmental factors.

[@queenmemphis]

@@rocsib9551 I agree. all of the wealth the beasts got is stolen money from Black people. That's why reparations for Black people all over the earth is due.

[@ikeobiakwukwaegbu1146]

The chief colonialist’s mouthpiece at work!!!😂😂😂. Why don’t you guys do a documentary detailing the crimes committed and still being committed by France!!

[@marlonelias]

I’m one of these people who immigrated to the USA!.!.

[@michellerosebrown]

I am an African American 🇺🇸 born to a African French speaking mother and a African Juba Arabic speaking father. Was educated in special education in the public school system.

[@ramsari3811]

There is no racism if we live in our own countries 🙏

[@gi2450]

we Nigerians we don't believe in America dream but individual dream thats why we prosper wherevever the place we find ourselves...

[@Myhandle718]

Except for Nigeria

[@gi2450]

@@Myhandle718 have you heard of wizkid and burnaboy...the list goes on we prosper everywhere..if i get to your house i may even prosper with your woman

[@Myhandle718]

@@gi2450 😂😂😂😂 u funny.

[@faitaccompli5878]

That statement can be construed as being parasitic.

[@gi2450]

@@faitaccompli5878 if you eat meat or grass then you a parasite too

[@mannamenasie3064]

May God bless America 🇺🇸 ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Rupesh-w4v]

In the coming time, America will lag behind India because the coming future is only India and India is a young country, here the population of 80 crores is 18-24 and you people will dream of coming to India. 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@reubenyahsrael346]

The only difference I see between AM and Af is some let the colonizers get into their ears and tell them to stay away from AM, and when some come they silo into their own groups, but as for me when I went to the continent I was trying to connect with the people of the land.

[@lg206]

To me this shows the beauty of being a melting pot and the French language. Although the history of colonization is a permanent stain, whenever I see Francophones discover each other, regardless of nationality or race, the language is an instant unifier

[@mamokilo]

We can't say the same about France. I am an African immigrant here in US for 15 years. Love this country. I think it is the best place for anyone ever. I mean ever. Gd bless America!!!

[@whatelse1222]

France has 5 millions Africans in their country.

[@7Bullseyes]

Fanny Alleard's comments definitley show how uninformed she is on subjects pertaining to African-Americans. Africans and African-Americans are not monolithic in our opinions yet we have more in common with each other than meets the eyes. We as African- Americans retained subtle ways that are the same as most West African societies. Most African Americans have a deep love for Africa in general. It is comments like Fanny Alleard that cause divison between African-Americans and Africans. I lived in Cote D' Ivorie for several years,and feel as much at home in Abidjan as I do in Atlanta. I would hope that my friends from The Gambia and Senegal would say the same about Atlanta. France 24 has a reputation for stiring up trouble anyway!! To all my African brothers and sisters : "Welcome to the States, and peace to all nations making the United States home-best of luck

[@瀬田宗次郎-l7z]

Africa's population is expected to be half the world's by the 2080s Immigration will continue to rise

[@blessed78nc]

I wish my African brothers and sisters did not let this European media bait them into this interview. To all my African brothers and sisters in 🇺🇸, I love you. I have no hatred or jealousy towards you. We have all suffered at the hands of Europeans. You wouldn't be here had they not colonized your country disallowing it to flourish and developed like any other country. I wouldn't be in America had they not enslaved OUR ancestors. It was by force that we were divided. It is now our choice to remain divided. We need to face these cultural barriors head on and forge an unbreakable bond between Africans and the African diaspora across the globe.

[@gratefuldead3750]

But everyones going to US. French, Italians, Turks, Albanians, chinese, ghanaians, nigerian, malaysian ... Whats the difference

[@furqaanali6523]

Agreed 👍🏿 100%

[@rd90210]

People are downplaying someones experiences the social dynamics are different here you have to find your tribe...its not easy and some friendships are superficial! All i can say is know what you came for hustle and grind and you will meet people who will align with you... I appreciate America for it has opportunities be willing to work hard ...I cleaned after people which coming from suburban home in the motherland was what my friends back home would never do! It made me humble and also challenged me to continue working towards better as this was something temporary so yes opportunities are here

[@dennisstampleycali]

African American remember this build America and was here before America was country! And didn’t flee !

[@sonderexpeditions]

Hmmm, in nyc we're black first then our backgrounds. Also, African Americans have historically been extremely proud of claiming their heritage/ancestry, etc. Maybe growing upin nyc is an exception but I've met so many proud people.

[@heatherboardman7004]

They are all economic migrants

[@johncurry-jf6jc]

We are Black Americans, and find someone that is educated herself on the Black American experience, this lady knows nothing

[@harvestwarrior3613]

I don’t like this video, why it seems like they trying to start trouble between African American and African .

[@kencampbell589]

Most people are coming to America for this so called American Dream. The US is so overcrowded because there’s too many people living here. I say if you have a decent existence in your own country why come to America and work like a dog. Most people living today in America will never retire because everything is super expensive and most wages are not keeping up with inflation. This country is not same when my mother migrated from Jamaica in 1968.

[@calaragazza3556]

The USA is not overcrowded

[@kwamebaidoo9601]

American Census Institute? Where did she find that organization @ 16:04.

[@USA-CANADA1480]

Come on let’s face it. It’s all about what you look like and the shade of your skin. Even if you’re from Africa, if your skin is light, and you don’t look “black” like the first woman interviewed on the screen at the beginning of the documentary, or you look like that Tunisian man managing a restaurant, it’s most likely that they are gonna be successful in America. They are also more likely to associate themselves with whiteness as that Tunisian man said while sitting on the bench- he’s proud to have a “blonde” with him. If you don’t look lighter skinned, you just might struggle more. Sorry but it’s an observatory inference.

[@gratefuldead3750]

They can avoid to assimilate and remain as subgroups just like some other immigrant groups like the amish or other sects. People who come from Malaysia, Bali, New Caledonia or east timor may also be confused with black americans, but that doesnt mean that they assimliate into the america of african americans. If you come to america to become a "Dalit" than you better stay at home.

[@Dkwabena]

Let build Africa together and world will be a better place for all

[@1TopDog]

What's actually the point of doing this reportage? Very weird how you decided to make a piece on africans relations to african americans in the us instead of africans relations towards americans and american society.

[@gratefuldead3750]

Its like indian immigrants to europe and conducting a narrative about their relation to romani people...

[@armzbrah6371]

LOL the red hair girl says she loves geography but said Congo is next to Benin when it is not

[@SimiMode]

She said Togo not Congo

[@RedandReason]

She said Togo. She's right

[@CavernSaga]

We decided to move to Argentina mainly for the passport because our current one doesn’t give us the travel freedom we want. I'm really happy it’s all working out since the citizenship process here is super easy and straightforward for every nationality. I made a video about getting permanent residency in Argentina, and I’ll be putting together a step-by-step guide for getting citizenship soon.

[@satchohio348]

Immigration And The Remaking Of Black America By Tod G. Hamilton Back Of The Hiring Line By Roy Beck From Here To Equality By William Darity And A. Kirsten Mullen.

[@bootnazz1786]

How is she speaking for how we feel

[@DavidOfosuAppiah]

never easy anywhere ,...living #abroad #overseas got loads of hurdles and challenges ,..

[@sharescriptures9623]

I’ve been in America for a while and I feel that you connect and experience America better whey you live among your community group of people. There are a lot of other things that may come into play along the way but if you have a sense of community and family it won’t be much affect , most people experience things because they come to America alone and bare everything. You have to work and apply the same , save build credit , education and family , community. Don’t try to understand people , you will waste time stay positive and work hard if it doesn’t work one place try another. I highly recommend finding your community and bridge from

[@Rupesh-w4v]

@summer031977 What was the murder of George Floyd in America, then what was Black Lives matter, then why do you do Black Lives Matter, then you people

[@Adm9464]

Very true. It’s how you make it and situate yourself

[@sharescriptures9623]

Family or community is the best thing . If anything happens if you are close to community and family you can get help And also you probably feel better in an accepted places where immigrant communities are plentiful, Atleast you won’t feel like you are alone . If I came to America on my own I would reside in a sanctuary state or city it’s just too much going on out there , immigration is getting tough and we don’t know what is going to happen next , so I just recommend staying in a sanctuary area. Fear is also a tool often use Isms is also a tool often use Blame is also a tool often use.

[@maggieandjosephshow6052]

African Americans are Americans, the US is their country, give them respect as you would if someone came to your country of birth. Enough with prejudice against African Americans.

[@lesultanlegrand510]

Who created the division, just leave them alone we are one family 👪 from Peter tosh.

[@adamajanneh1998]

France is poor not as prosperous as America.

[@Honeypepper.]

Take a good look at their complextion and then tell me the true story

[@clementkumwenda566]

That guy is definitely not 26!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@edmondchege7381]

I have dream And that is to one day live the American dream

[@wekesa25]

GREEN CARD is unwinnable 😭😭🏃🏃

[@thabisoskosana1298]

Rent 2000$ never that is a salary 38 000 rand..in South Africa you buy a car,house and leave good life in any province even cape town

[@KevinIsUltra]

$2000 can get you a posh apartment in Sandton, no lie. America can miss me.

[@emrich4797]

How much did the US paid you?

[@thenesslife]

America definitely provides a lot of fairness for people who can work and follow the rules but it's not fair to discredit any discrimination that people face. No country is perfect.

[@sherryburton7644]

What is she talking about? We are one. Don’t try to divide us French woman. You might envy all of us.

[@calaragazza3556]

Yes, her lack of melanin is definitely jealous.

[@ant_life_4ever]

I hate that we still try to characterize ourselves as “African Americans” I’m American and Black, if you stuck on race, yes my origins from 300 years ago might be African but I never been there and only know what documentaries say about it. I claim American 🇺🇸 the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’m blessed that I was born here.

[@home9556kefr]

It will take years to reconnect after years of separation and with so doing identififying and respecting the differences.

[@ピッピ-e4p]

If possible, it would be better escaping or getting out from America asap. People are fleeing from America today. You are lucky alive not getting shot very extremely violent and dangerous country

[@happycook6737]

Oh puhlease. Don't believe everything you hear/read.

[@Rupesh-w4v]

@@happycook6737 Still black people in your country of America are called Nigga and you black people are encountered by the police everyday in America.

[@Fullforceking]

Nice reporting with a great voice

[@VideoSpectator1223]

8:31 Interesting

[@karenmiller553]

If it's too expensive to live where she's at, perhaps she should move to a less expensive area... I was in Nashville and used lyft and out of the 14 trips. Only one was originally an American. They drove nice cars and were glad they came to America.

[@chimakalu41]

6:45 Umcp my Alma matter. As an african 🇳🇬 in usa. I'm glad this video was made

[@naim5562]

How do they find housing for immigrants?