"They Want Black Culture, Without Black People ..." (Black in Korea) | MFiles

[@TheBlackExJp]

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[@KhariShootYourShot92]

The Black Experience Japan I just moved to Tsushima island! In the nagasaki prefecture can I do this?

[@inesm.779]

@Ranzo, ask thé blk ppl u interview how they feel about Asians, in general. 'cause I have asian friends and they keep saying that when travelling to Korea, or Japan, being Vietnamese or Cambodian, they experienced "closed" ppl also, towards them. And they wonder if they could live in such environment, having grown up in Western countries. Now isn't it interesting ?

[@ilske9798]

What's your origines country please?

[@williamssister8804]

Why is there so many trolls on this channel?

[@JonMarM]

"They want black culture without black people" is a very revealing and profound statement. In fact, it applies to damn near the entire planet.

[@JonMarM]

@Bobby Jackson Hahaha...so true. However, imitating and stealing has worked for them for thousands of years. Personally, I've always felt we should've stayed segregated, but our people's determination to be accepted and loved by "whytpipo" is staggering.

[@NikTX09]

Yes, I agree. When I lived in Colombia I had similar experiences

[@j1d2o3t]

The whole world hates blacks, but if you were to ask them why, they would scratch their heads and wouldn't be able to even give you an answer logical or illogical.

[@purity.rs7389]

Your are 100% Right, The world love our Culture, Even Most of the Inventors are Black people. The world are creaming to us Black people declaring "We want your culture and your innovations but you can leave the planet now because we hate you " but we to not paying attention. This results on black people getting abused worldwide. I think it is more jealousy that any thing else, everywhere black people are on this planet, have the same experience of oppression by other race.

[@NickyM_0]

Rising Sun 100% Fact. It has been like that for decades. It was just more hidden with blatant punishment born out of jealousy. Now that we mix more, it is 'cool' to associate with Blackness without wanting to really deal with Blackness.

[@djefardeur7958]

the whole world wants to kick us out of our own culture!

[@djefardeur7958]

@@matttad2312 di your research! Black culture is way more bigger than this! What u just said is what u hear everyday on t.v but the truth is different! Black people did way more than what you've been taught in school! Just do your research!

[@1goldbaby]

@@matttad2312 Don'tvworry about what black culture is if you're going to ask stupid insulting questions like your comment..DON'T GET IT TWISTED you know you know cos I am sure you have copied something!!!.

[@matttad2312]

djef ardeur is it not black comedians and gangster rappers calling each other nigger? Why always blaming other people specially blaming White people for our own failure? When is going to be our own (black people) fault for our failures? For how long we blame everyone else but us?

[@1goldbaby]

@@matttad2312 Didn't judge you !!! I SAID WHAT I SAID .you're entitled to your opinion,but what you described as black culture is NOT .it is your opinion.

[@jlivb]

@@matttad2312 you sound extremely ignorant. ANYONE can act like this

[@Jaejoongwife08]

Wait...a hiphop club but don't let no black people in? Those the type of people you really can't trust and no am not talking about all Korean that like hiphop.

[@nmagain24]

Word. Unfortunately that isnt uncommon in places throught the world. The antiblackness is real. When I lived there I didnt experience or witness any clubs like that (thank god) but I have heard of Chinese restaurants IN AFRICA that didnt allow black people, the entire US was like that not too long ago, etc etc point being it just seems STILL in many cases the extraction / mining of blackness is still a thing. Peace.

[@Fat_Vegan]

Yup look at the title of the vid. “They want black culture without black people” if folks are like this today imagine centuries ago. Our history is being erased and being replaced by others as the originals. Judgement day must be incoming though because these pasties are getting out of hand.

[@bellisma1927]

I'm guessing it might be a club where illegal and weird things happen. So maybe it's probably better they don't get in lol. Never know..

[@crystalsplace7163]

Jaejoongwife08 That sounds like bs that used to happen at clubs during the Harlem Renaissance. The cotton club was for White people only. Where all the music, dancers and performers were Black. 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@saturncrush]

Name Again I saw the same in Kenya. The only difference is when word got out in the village people in the community went and burned the place to the ground!!

[@betterworld4560]

I'm a black person and I've never been to Korea but lived in China for a while, almost everything she said in the video also exists in China. they like black culture but don't like the black skin

[@halidkarim7248]

It's the same everywhere. Here in Europe, they love our (black) culture but they hate us. Hypocrites all over.

[@sheenpierre1843]

The world than wtf would you live there knowing they don’t like black people?

[@inesm.779]

@@sheenpierre1843 I live where they respect me. Period. And don't give a damn of what they think of my blk skin. I love it and I feel butiful in it. So...f--k thm🤔

[@ohthechitchat]

@@sheenpierre1843 then where would black people live? They do not like black people anywhere. There are black people who do not like black people. Cannot let that stop you going places

[@sheenpierre1843]

OHTHECHITCHAT there’re other countries that have less hatred towards black why not move there? And Asian hate black people that’s a fact. Also if what you say is true that everybody hate black people no matter where they go and they know it why do they keep complaining them shouldn’t they expect it?

[@rochellemckinney3220]

This young lady is very comfortable in her own skin. Refreshing interview. I hope she enjoys her journey 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@HH-vg5sb]

Rochelle McKinney Absolutely

[@Bayo106]

that's exactly what I thought. shes cool

[@luyandachamane2093]

I live in Korea too, and certain things I find tricky. No.1 Koreans are lovely people, their sweet but I agree that a lot of the music here is definitely inspired by black culture including their fashion. Like why are you dressed in hip hop gear but as soon as I sit next to you on the train you’re going to stand up?!? That doesn’t even make sense to me.

[@Nadeine]

That is so sad. And they have no idea how messed up that is.

[@diamonddre4626]

Omg! Is it that bad? Lord, why are black folks hated so much 😑 and the haters are trying to be us still?

[@frankleeziogh5091]

Luyanda Travels they’re more than rude bro

[@makos8463]

i have 2 answers for you ...1).they are a monoethnic society, what do you expect ?...not to many blk people there or other cultures for that matter, its nothing personal, people fear what they are not familiar with and i would assume only young people like hip hop culture, old folks not soo much .....2) blk people have a bad image thanks to all the bad blks commiting crimes giving all the good blk people a much more difficult time in this world .....image and reputation matters ...im asian american and live in brazil...i am the minority here....people sometimes get a little worried and aprehensive around me because they dont know asian culture very much ...its natural to have a little fear of what you are not familiar with ....

[@ryrilo5078]

Is the Black culture they have sold to them by black ppl? Or do they see it as American culture?

[@Katlady001]

I love her honest, intelligent, straightforward, "tellin it like it is" approach. She gives a realistic perspective on this country. Her light is needed there and other places.

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

@Mz Nuru, *Hear! HEAR!!!* Seems like a good woman/friend to know. :)

[@kedeeky]

The “curiosity” I keep seeing in these is a bit off putting. As a black person, I’ve never cared about tryna figure out someone of another ethnicity to the degree of what these travelers have experienced. Like her mentioning the kid trying to rub the color off of her skin...I just wouldn’t have the patience to be looked at like a spectacle or alien. If they see black people on television, do they think we just exist inside the screen? How can you see us on tv but then act so surprised when you see us in front of you? We’re not Bigfoot lol. Interesting...

[@julionvalentine1183]

Keesh in other countries like the Philippines, japan, korea, china etc. etc. they only show their own kind of stuff in the media. Black people are only seen in hip hop or playing the roles of a criminal in a movie

[@miakennedy2443]

@@julionvalentine1183 wtf? Really? Ah shoot.

[@nmagain24]

Well you have to remember that for the most part in many countries there arent many black people residing in certain parts. They only have seen us on TV, Online, In print etc. And then even still all "Blackness" or black people aint the same either. A blacl person from Ghana, or Nigeria, or Ethiopia, or Sudan Or Britian, or Germany, or from the US (meaning Ethnic African American /Ados) would all have a remarkably different reaction to that kind of thing even though they most like all would be somewhat offended by it. Bht because its a kid theyd all probably laugh it off. Hell there are certain part of AMERICA still when you show up, the people look at you all funny n shyt and what ive come to realize is SOME times it aint becuse they are racist, its just they really dont be seeing us in real life all like that.

[@TIENxSHINHAN]

Keesh as westerners, we see a lot of different kinds of people. A lot of these people have never seen a black person in their lives, so I understand their fascination. Imagine if you saw an Australian Aboriginal sitting next to you on the bus. I doubt you'd start touching him or reaching for his hair but I bet you'd sneak some peeks at him.

[@rexgamewell]

It's called "LACK OF BASIC HUMAN INTERACTION"!

[@frankh.5378]

As a Korean American, I apologize for my native country regarding racism and microaggression there. Wonderful video! And a wonderful interview, she is a beautiful teacher! I hope great people like her will reshape and change the perception there.

[@miar.1570]

Waking the Dead While this is wholesome, the best way to reshape and change these perceptions starts from within, by Koreans who recognize these prejudices and call their own friends/family/associates out on their racism, and let them know how they're negatively impacting (or harming) Black people with their actions and misconceptions. It is difficult, especially given the honorific/seniority culture, but it is crucial. The burden to change minds is not on Black folks...if some of us have the patience, that's great, but it shouldn't be a default expectation. Plus, can you imagine the impact of being confronted on antiblackness/racism by a fellow Korean with no language barrier? Social pressure counts for a lot! 😄

[@unabashed]

You also have the power to start reshaping those perceptions among your circle of family and friends who are of Korean origin.

[@trinitycross1074]

Realistically on a whole that is never happening, but the apology was nice.

[@oblivion3630]

Aye! You don’t have to say sorry for something you didn’t do love ya❤️

[@treymann8904]

@@elisdeliofa5570 we don't use your rat eating culture and stop using our "culture"

[@NaturalliBeautified]

Loved this interview and how real she is about everything. Her hair is everything😍

[@erikahaynes9942]

@Anonymous Panacea beautiful actually and why would she go to a salon when she knows how to do her hair.Why are you hating on someone you don’t know and making assumptions.Get a life.

[@TheAwesomeTD]

I was stationed in Korea for a few years. The older generation I have had issues with. People made it clear they did not want me in their country and it had no affiliation with my military service. I have had ppl walk up and touch my hair and rub my skin and get offended when I pulled back. I have had ladies compliment my natural hair and tell me how beautiful I was. Black Americans have such a bad reputation overseas. It is how the media and how we allow the media to portray us. I taught English to adults after the duty day, the feedback was insightful. I noticed how the interaction was more open once they learned I was Jamaican compared to my peers and my subordinates. My first full day in Korea, I was so excited. I was leaving a school with coworkers and we stopped at a food stall. The vendor started spitting on my feet and at me, after showing interest in her stall. She then got physical and started to push me. She called derogatory words in Hangul, my katusa told me about it and advised me to leave because the police will not be favorable to me. Nationals seem to be protected when it comes to foolishness with foreigners. Another time, I was waiting for my taxi and a lady started hurling derogatory words and phrases and trying to push me into the streeat, telling me leave the area and to leave her country. Onlookers watched and did nothing. Another time when I was on the train to Busan, an older gentleman started grabbing me and pulling me. People watched again and did nothing. I kept having to relocate since the harassment continued while kept having switch carts, until removed myself from the train. Disheartening because I watched all the Koreans aboard the train just looking and did nothing. I could not fight back since we were advised against that. The kindest experience was on the train. I was seated and the train got packed fast. No one cared enough to give up their seat to this older woman. I gave up my seat to someone's sweet grandmother. She held my hand as I stood in front of her for about two stops. As the person next to her got up she stopped someone coming to take the seat. She patted the seat for me to sit next to her. She laid her head on my shoulder and held my hand for 40 minutes. She made it to her stop and rubbed my hands and smiled, she " thank you" in Hangul. That still brings a smile to my face. I had a Korean mom whilst there. She did not speak English and I didn't know Hangul. We would use a translation app to communicate. Lol. I would see her every Sunday and helped her with her garden. She would make me lunch and send me home with a lot of food she made and food from the garden. She was beautiful and I learned so much from her. The country is beautiful and rich in its history. My experiences weren't all bad. You just have to make the best of it and know the laws, customs and courtesy of the country you are in. In my travels I have noticed that black people no matter the country, are always embracing others, trying to ease people discomforts and exercise respect. It rarely reciprocated genuinely. The title of the video truly captures the truth.

[@childofayatollah]

TheAwesomeTD Of course, no one did anything. We have no friends. Glad you had some positive experiences apart from the negative ones.

[@manalopalongo]

@Red Sunshine I've seen a video of a black guy traveling through Africa and in one City a bunch of African dudes were making fun of the brotha at the public market. I'm starting to chalk it up to a lot of these foriegn people are emotionally immature.

[@keepondreaming1240]

@@manalopalongo stop lying give us the name of the dude and the specific country in Africa

[@Yh-vi2sv]

Dear africans, Caribbeans, african Americans and afro latinos I hope you're listening.... There's no room for us to fight while the whole damn world hates us.

[@silentnight1918]

Yeah well, Africans emigrated to Melanesia and Australia but were taken to the places you mentioned and brainwashed over the centuries.

[@Yh-vi2sv]

@Ace Anime exist apparently.

[@waakkeuppp]

Jacob’s troubles

[@mich6425]

Then behave where you live. Make no problems for your own people and others. Then you will be alright.

[@dianemitchell5224]

I just don't understand the hate of skin color. What is it about dark skin hated world wide. Not always the action of a person but skin color.

[@BattleTruth]

Dark skin people make up 80% Planet. I guess it's their way of survival.

[@arkmuzikproductions]

@@BattleTruth 90% we are more than 80%

[@Knaight3hugh]

It's simple, MFS can't be in the sun without having some sort of spf, fuck em in my opinion.

[@JD-zw5os]

diane mitchell I think it has to do with a number of factors that interplayed together - 1. Many of the dark skins, Africans in particular lost the war and when those who have lost have built up power and socio-economic ownership that creates disdain 2. Media propaganda - the darker skins across the word have no ownership in the powerful media organisations do have little control over their image. 3. Unfortunately when we mess up - all people do, this is exaggerated via media, linked to no.2, we have no control on the output. However now there is the powerful internet, maybe we ‘dark skins’ can use it masterfully to project our stories ourselves in all its many forms.

[@gwendolyynpulliam8678]

From The House of Jacob ; The 12 Tribes of Israel ; From his son JUDAH ; African Americans and our Heavenly Father YAH sprung from JUDAH . Hebrews 7 : 14 - For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Judah .

[@trzagor2769]

Love her spirit!!!!! She's right, this is not for everybody!!

[@louislark4506]

I immensely like Dominique' s vibe, authenticity, and her balance but realistic perspective residing in Korea. Like her personality.

[@nmagain24]

Word.

[@mimib___6709]

At times I feel myself wondering why the world hates black people. For why?! But at the end of the day it is what it is. We're here. Got a problem, pray about it. Someone choosing to live in ignorance says everything about them as a person and has nothing to do with me. Her comment says it all.

[@meganh9460]

I know in America there is some anger towards some Black people still being ethnic collectivists. That they are becoming regressive.

[@ranagullette4069]

The world hates us because they know we are Gods people. The original.. They know the truth of who we are, we don't know..

[@crystalwingate3022]

We're hated because we're the chosen people of the bible. The decendent of the chosen of isreal

[@Bells723]

MiMiB__ _ In 2050 Africa will be the most populous continent on the planet.

[@GULLAHTV33]

Stop praying smh. Fake bible shit

[@SunkissFlower]

Well-grounded, young lady. Delightful interview. I wish more young people of color would get out there and explore the world. Another hit, Ranzo. Keep them coming.

[@nmagain24]

People of color are exploring all over the world all the time. Hell even Koreans are considered "people of color". I wish more Ethnic African Americans / ADOS would get out and travel more. So they can see their influence on THE WHOLE WORLD!

[@simonmanley6257]

@@nmagain24 Thank you that dam people of color nonsense.

[@nmagain24]

@@simonmanley6257 word. Its really sad.

[@ryanporter8423]

....Well during my international travels, I have found that Black Culture has influenced the WORLD. We will never get the credit for that, especially what Hip Hop has done. Black Culture has replaced the “American Dream” because we INVENTED the cheat code. Nobody world wide have thrived in poverty the way Black people have ( considering how the deck has been stacked against us ) the struggle and survival has been inspirational GLOBALLY.

[@SunkissFlower]

@@ryanporter8423 Amen to that.

[@jafricanking_Bronx]

I love this channel, I wish more black people had an opportunity to travel the world with other cultures. Keep the interviews coming I'm learning so much. Thanks

[@jafricanking_Bronx]

@popseed2 You are 1 Blk person. If I have hundreds replying to this, that would give me a better insight. Not being social in a social society, does no one any good these days. Thanks for your comment.

[@chiaraippoliti]

JAFricanKing Here’s another Black person who lives abroad. I’ve lived and traveled all around Europe since 2008. I’m happy to report that more and more Black people are traveling and living abroad. I see them everywhere here. ❤️🌺🌸

[@tracywebb1604]

We need to stop showing them our talents....and stop letting them touch you....

[@deejay5102]

Great point...

[@Cng215]

That's crazy. What world war have we had? Who did we colonize? Who have we ever bombed or enslaved?

[@SweetPotatoesBlackStyle25]

Black people are the Original people. The First and the Best.

[@vl3525]

I ain’t no Christian cause i rather support our African ancestors with spirituality instead of white Jesus, but i believe even the bible states God created man in his own image. Those first human bones are found near Ethiopia, Africa so enough said. Other fenotypes are the way they are due to evolution (snow, less sun etc) ✊🏾

[@bgc4434]

There is no such thing as best people my friend . Unfortunaetly black people seem to cannot Unite idk why bro but it just seems that there is no real black community atleast where i live dont know how its in Usa

[@Adam-xy4ny]

It genuinely frustrating when black people give statements like this. I'm from the UK, I'm white, I do not see myself as any better than any POC. If I were to say 'White people are the best' it is a racist statement. So I dont understand why you would use that language when doesnt everyone just want to be seen equally and be respected?

[@bgc4434]

@@Adam-xy4ny i also dont understand why all white people are a target for some my country had nothing to do with colonizalition i mean im from europe yes but im from a country where the majority are muslims im also one. Historically my country was never involved in.that but i guess with.white people they mean the.colonalists . I do unterstand the struggle they have I do.unterstand.that some of them react emotional.but.ive seen racists among black people too You cant justify a wrong doing with another.wrong.doing I really hope it will get any better

[@Adam-xy4ny]

@@bgc4434 I'm not trying to excuse the UK for its many atrocities. But I didnt do them and I cant change the fact that they happened. I do however benefit from the resources taken so it is a responsibility of white people, well of all people (cause countries like Japan have done the same if not worse to some countries) to learn our history and to build a better future for all people. Statements like that from the original commenter just seem counter productive.

[@yaelbahtzionyisrael6687]

They also want black culture in the states without us especially black women. Trying to create a new black and the black men are helpjng

[@BattleTruth]

That's bullshit, Black women are given nice jobs and put in position by white society to break the family structure

[@jjrrhh1983]

@Malcolm M you're right! And I bet that chick is a huge fan of the ME TOO movement

[@user-ep4jo1ev3j]

@Malcolm M Exactly. They are trying to make biracial women the black woman. I am vehemently against biracials calling themselves black. No you are not

[@sheree1994sa]

yes they are, they're the MAIN vessel to this shit

[@quwandathornton]

@@BattleTruth bs

[@selassies9783]

Yes some Koreans stare and point at you and they don’t even flinch when they notice that you see them talking about you. I just ignore it.🤷‍♀️😂

[@Fat_Vegan]

Just wave a Japanese flag and they’ll flinch I guarantee.

[@containeduniverse]

Diplomatic immunity aka group courage.

[@bugeye8749]

Clubber Lang 💀💀💀💀💀

[@BlueYellowGreenVc]

@fried okra God damn! are you married to a Korean or something? You're going hard in these comments coming to their defence on EVERYTHING.

[@diamonddre4626]

fried okra Bullshit! You’re probably a pathetic loser with no pint of a respect.

[@betsy5889]

I love her. Like a friend in my head 😍

[@nightawaitsusall9607]

There needs to be a publicized dialog between Koreans and African Americans and other Africans when it comes to the perceptions of black cultures and the attitudes towards black people in general.

[@nightawaitsusall9607]

Ah. If it’s moderated by the right person, and has explanations in Korean and English, then it will be extremely powerful.

[@willia3r]

the elites do not want this per se.

[@willia3r]

@Fanta Graham you can fight back but you are individual and you are dealing with a collective. The elites need the population ignorant to maintain docility, stability, and control.

Koreans know the difference with black Americans and other black culture. They study hip hop culture and imatate it as well.

[@anredickerson1535]

@@willia3r not that many " elites"

[@23ahndra]

She has on her “The Read” shirt!! Love her even more!!!!!! Great interview!👏🏾

[@TutNStrut]

This is the second time a black woman in Korea has expressed how Koreans want our culture and seem to have some sort of beef with the source of said culture...what is that?

[@maellpierre-louis647]

All black people I've seen Male or female says the same thing about Asian cultures.

[@csmit04]

It's envy bro. They wish they were like us, and hate that they are not us. It all comes from us we are the source. They have no soul, they try to take or ruin ours. Not all people are like that, but society is engineered to use or abuse the chosen people.

[@KhariShootYourShot92]

captain dirtypie bro literally love white people especially back in America. Watching young Asian college girls dating tall white dudes with a twinkle in their eyes. Now I love everyone I’m just stating what I see

[@0708gabrielle]

I live in Korea right now man , the younger generation of Koreans are cool (but I’m by a military base , so there use to seeing us),but the older generation has mad hate.

[@loveneverends9605]

gabby love We get that from some Korean elders in the USA...spoke Korean to a grandpa, and I ruined his whole reading the paper, and riding the bus experience. That’s on you...

[@Tunde780]

Pretty cool interview! Love how articulate and true she was with her answers, also love the audio quality of your interviews!

[@heartsrob74]

The Read! I enjoyed hearing Dominque's experience. Great video!

[@efe8085]

This is why i can't visit china untill i take anger management classes...

[@kimeli]

good point, because if you commit a crime in china you get a bullet.

[@daddams100]

Another interesting interview...I'm still amazed how you find these people, however you do it, keep it up! Thanks again!

[@bestbuystorebestbuystore1561]

This Beautiful young lady is absolutely amazing. I know her parents must be very proud of her and so am I. I would love to meet this Beautiful fresh breath of air !!!!! Great interesting interview 👍🏾

[@erikahaynes9942]

Yes my mom is very proud and I’m am too. My sister is doing great things and will go far.🥰

[@hitmantwestsidebloodsstl677]

That seems to be world wide now...everybody hate is but want to be us

[@OakleyANDSittingBull]

*"NOW"?* I promise you that it's just more pronounced recently since the internet is now nearly everywhere.

[@ginabelle7]

The fact that she has a The Read shirt on. One of my favorite podcasts. ❤️

[@lukecage6351]

In America I lived in alot of White Communities, The feeling is the same with blacks in the cities I grew up in - we loved seeing each other and formed our own community. Thats why it was a shock when I went to New Orleans or Shreveport and seen how my own people hate each other. We have enough other cultures hating us already for us to be disliking each other.

[@lesliebest5562]

What a delightful and intelligent young woman! I really enjoyed this video! 🤗

[@LadidaShaw]

She’s fantastic! So beautiful and seems to have learned so much living there! I love The Read too girl!

[@tamikagolden2972]

I really enjoyed this interview with Dominique, she hit on a lot of important points. Black culture without black people is very true. It's so funny how people will tan skin and get injections in their lips. Black people are everywhere and last time I looked we aren't going anywhere. We all bleed, sleep, cry and have babies which take 9 months. Bottom line we are all human beings and being black just want to be left alone.

[@BABYGIRL4U1]

Your a true inspiration and from everything your saying it’s not easy to adapt. I admire you and wish you all the success in the world.

[@NikTX09]

I love your content. I get asked when I'm overseas .." Why don't blacks travel.." This content is needed

[@SleepingGiantAfrica]

Soooo true, definitely caught that vibe when I was visiting Korea earlier this year.

[@Blaque_Magick]

I so love that she is in South Korea with a "The Read" T-shirt ... I stan!

[@POOKATKC]

What does the red t-shirt represent?

[@jhoniikemp]

Taheerah Chestnut It’s a Podcast by African Americans that’s been dominating the podcast culture for years.

[@POOKATKC]

@@jhoniikemp Thanks

[@Cordog1111]

Went to teach in S. Korea twice. My experiences in Pusan and Taegu was usually people coming up wanting to take my picture. Seoul wasn’t an issue-so many US tourists/military there so saw quite a few black ppl. Never had a problem going into a hip hop club in Seoul. Yes, kids came up to me many times wanting to touch my skin or hair.

[@Cordog1111]

Don’t see a reason for her lying-She was there longer than me and her experiences could’ve been different than me as a black woman. Or maybe I ignored some subtle negative signs she saw.

[@KVGVNG]

This is so odd to me.. them wanting to touch your hair or skin as if you are an exotic being.. I really can't imagine @@Cordog1111

[@Dream331]

Love this lady.. very cool.. probably great to share conversation with and I love that she’s teaching young children. Her influence they’ll take with them forever. Major props to her! 🙏🏾

[@chome4]

Used to be like this in central London nightclubs! They wanted house music, some rap, RnB etc....but the bouncer always could mysteriously find an excuse to turn away groups of black people who wanted to get in.

[@debiluv4704]

What an intelligent and awesome young lady she is.

[@parisxxi]

“they want black culture without black people” why is it so hard being black anywhere in the world? i don’t understand why so many people hate us but want to be just like us at the same time it’s so annoying

[@MimiKeel]

This is the best interview yet.

[@yazmina84]

I want to give a shoutout to the creator of this KZbin channel. You are one of the few creators, regardless of color, that creates content to show how beautiful, dynamic, creative, intelligent, diverse and simply human black people are across the diaspora. Even black creatives and/or political commentators on this platform can be very anti-black, but so far I have seen no evidence of that from you. It's not only refreshing, but it's content like this that break stereotypes and force people to contront their unconscious biases about our people. I'm grateful for your work and I hope you continue to shed a positive light and show the complexity and beauty of our people. Thank you very much..

[@TheBlackExJp]

Thanks Yazmina, we appreciate the kind words.

[@KingBabaJames]

Her hair is dope af. Love it

[@uenoocean9521]

Your energy seems good & positive. Happy to see you representing black people in positive way.

[@22pgimmie]

ㅠㅠㅠ 😩 wanted to see those popping blue nails up close! Lol great video.. Very informative

[@ebonysweetnesssweetness5153]

I really liked this young woman from the moment she began to speak - she is naturally self assured, confident, intelligent and an interesting character. I also really like this style of interview - how is the filming done so the person is walking so we can see the surroundings and we don't see any trip ups - please reveal...

[@indrinita]

You guys are just getting better and better, thank you!

[@torylee3540]

I found the title of this video to more expansive than just So. Korea. America has the same dilemma, they want all that we've got but without us. This is true globally. Everybody covets our cool but doesn't want to deal with us over time. Everyone is appropriating our music, but trying real hard to make it theirs unsuccessfully.

[@torylee3540]

@fried okra Alright for expressing your opinion. I still stand by mine. We are operating in a comment section. From what I wrote, you can not possibly speak on what I see, yet you choose to do so. That requires a certain level of arrogance that I am happy not to engage in. Have a great week!😍

[@HH-vg5sb]

That young lady is an inspiration. She is bravely dealing with different cultures and attitudes that she does not have to.

[@daymonae5196]

Very intelligen/ Confident and Educated young Black Woman...💐

[@MrJmc793]

Couldn’t be anymore more ON POINT! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@deannabarnes3771]

I love her T-shirt. I'm glad she is doing fine.

[@cherubabie7873]

I'm so glad this channel exists, your videos are always so insightful.

[@sefp]

Black American/ Jamaican artists should have a class action lawsuit. sue kpop labels for copyright abuse and use of likeness to get them To stop and get all the revenue they have made off black intellectual property. This needs to be done billions a year are being stolen from the black community and black artistic identity and fan base is being lost and ruined.

[@Fat_Vegan]

Agreed let them know it’s our style and hit em in the pockets. Mongoloids will stop if you hit their pockets.

[@sefp]

fried okra you can’t sue an artist for using a paint brush but you can for copying another artist or selling imitation. Nice to know you know nothing about the laws of the country you live in and your low intelligence. And anti black

[@apocMTL]

That’s so dumb. The main issue is that they dear to say they’re influenced by “American” culture without stating that they mainly been influenced by Afro American culture to be specific. The recognition. That’s what we need. We don’t care about the money. People are getting influenced by other people. That’s how you evolve as a human being. Our culture is admired all over the world but they still hate us. Sorry for my English.

[@佬空]

I'm part black and I'm very interested in Korea since I'm very young but this videos change my mind about it every single time.

[@devonyumusic4830]

@fried okraYes lol. We know already. Thats how it always is for the most part when it comes to black males vs. Black female experience. Partly because black females have very little representation in the media so Koreans have a hard time putting them in a box and figuring them out.

[@JaejoongPrincess]

@fried okra Right, why are the males going to these Asian countries have positive experiences and the femals have mostly negative experinces?

[@uui219]

@fried okra *You're seriously using a sexist argument to blame them for others treating them badly? Lmao.*

[@佬空]

@fried okra I don't know because I'm from Germany and we don't have many Black men here. My dad is from Nigeria and different as African American. Black men also are more different here than in other countries I think and I also don't know other black people because I live in a small village. The only black men I know is my dad. I don't wanna say that I will never see Korea but sometimes I feel like trash when I see things like this. Maybe it's because I have experienced many racist things. Getting pushed on train racks from Neonazis, nerve got invited on birthday parties since I'm I was in school and etc.

[@thor4979]

@@佬空 Damn, that must be bad. Wish I was your friend there, good luck.

[@michelleforte8669]

I love her honesty and she's a beautiful woman. Still, South Korea is off my bucket list. I will keep my money and admire Korea's beauty from a distance via TV media.

[@whywhywhywhy7559]

Visit N Korea. But follow their rules very well. It's nice

[@michelleforte8669]

@@whywhywhywhy7559 Can I really go to North Korea?

[@itsDjjayyArt]

@@michelleforte8669 you got balls to want to go to north

[@londonblues7070]

This is a great interview and I applaud this sister for being so brave🙌living in Korea...I would never go there or entertain the idea of living there but I love her energy and she is so comfortable in her skin.

[@thehoneyeffect]

Its interesting how many black Americans dont see racism as being racism when it happens outside of America, as if it only happens in America?

[@bobboman5904]

No black man or woman is killed in korea

[@humanbeing8948]

I don't think that is really the case. Black people will notice racism. Confronting and acknowledging it, is a whole other issue. The issue is about: was it uncomfortable enough to ruin the overall experience or not?

[@humanbeing8948]

Black people experience racism on a daily basis through media, tv, and magazines. Black people have been forced to live through it by moving forward.

[@KracknCorn]

Its funny how everyone ignores when black people are racist

[@angieyonaga5655]

@@KracknCorn Nobody even ignores that

[@SheKingLifestyle]

Another great video! Love this!

[@lendlalfred7870]

Damn, BEJ is uploading videos thick and fast, I can't keep up lol

[@nikkix4127]

I loved her spirit ❤️

[@eddiekruggerr4972]

I wish her the very best in life

[@soupafleye]

love her outlook on life so brave and confident

[@churscky]

i love the video and her hair

[@msnewmind328]

This was a cool interview.

[@ThePharaohsCat]

Dominique is one of those cool, woke sisters you occassionally bump into on your travels. Would love to call this beautiful human being a friend. Stay strong sister.

[@marlishamarsh1573]

Dominique I'm truly happy to learn that you and your friends draw a warm circle around each other; Thank You! And bravo for taking on the challenges and learning how to deal with its stresses. Stay bright and positive! Also, plan to strive even higher after this year. Protection over you sweetie!

[@twister80]

If black culture = Street culture.. Then I understand shy they don't want it.. Black people have to realize that the street doesn't represent people of afro descent.. There is a very rich and ancient culture still presents in most African countries todah.. That's our real culture.. Educate urself.

[@CBrown9758]

Her personality shines in spite of some of the negative experiences there.

[@Liveonpoint99]

Interesting comments, but a I disagree with people being more up front about disliking black people in Asia. In America people are extremely blatant in expressing their dislike and outright hatred! Best of luck to you.

[@ellerocvisionz]

She is so energetic awesome energy

[@crenshawgrinder2515]

Just like Koreantown in L.A. Grew up around Koreans. You have to put them in their place.

[@crenshawgrinder2515]

@fried okra Are you serious? Look up what happened in L.A. in 1992. They are cool now, but in the 1980s there were problems when they purchased black businesses in the 1980s and became the main merchants in parts of L.A. Latasha Harlins.

[@crenshawgrinder2515]

@fried okra Yeah it was bad during the 1980s and by 1990s, we had enough harassment and gave them some ackrite

[@arkmuzikproductions]

@fried okra dude shut up stop duck riding them like that.

[@tararobinson6023]

I luv your hair my luv...u do a great job. Maybe u should consider being a stylist there. Blessings girl

[@BettyBonkers]

I see her rocking a "the read" shirt.

[@HeyLexxxie]

My experience in China was pretty good I would say. I didn’t have people trying to touch me. A majority of the people who wanted pictures with me were middle aged men and that was at a tourist attraction. When I would order food and not have exact change the delivery man would pay for it and I would pay him back later. At the super fancy mall will mainly only designer brands the store clerks begged for me to come in. I honestly felt like a foreigner rather than “the black person”. I never saw a club the explicitly said “no black people” but there was one that said “no foreigners” Most of the people who talked to me were men and they would ask me for my wechat info. The taxi drivers were extremely nice. I remember one was giving me a pep talk when I was doubting my ability to learn mandarin. He didn’t know English so he used a translator app. Maybe I would have experienced more negative things if I was there longer than 3 months. But overall I kind of want to go back because it was nice to get away from the depressing news in the United States.

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

She’s gorgeous

[@GhettoMonk108]

A black teacher in Thailand told me that the kids are taught that black people are ugly and blonde with blue eyes is pretty. When he told me he had to teach this, I couldn't believe it but it does explain why there's automatic racism in some of these countries.

[@Nylansayton]

Thank youuuu!!!! I live in Saudi Arabia and this is my experience. The most uncomfortable is people taking pictures of you like you are a zoo animal

[@d.b2065]

move then

[@Nylansayton]

D. B no.

[@d.b2065]

​@@Nylansayton You must have a JOB YOU CANT LEAVE.

[@shawntelmonroe3338]

The title speaks facts!! Period

[@Loverlovelife]

I will move to Africa before moving to Korea damn you have a whole continent full with people that look just like you..they may have different cultures but idk what’s wrong with our people we want to run away from being black so bad that when other cultures don’t embrace us we cry STOP that foolery

[@khaliddontplay818]

God Bless her and make her journey easy. She is braver than me i wouldnt last...

[@maddie7068]

she's adorable

[@iHeartCherryCocaine]

Literally realized she's wearing a the read tee ! Hey girl hey !!!

[@c.jgardner3850]

I mean.... they don’t really interact with too many black people. You have to teach them that we aren’t what we are portrayed as on television and social media.

[@JaejoongPrincess]

At least one person understands.

[@humanbeing8948]

The internet exists for a reason. It's not difficult to dispell a myth.

[@inakunaru7131]

Christopher Gardner does a Japanese person need to “teach” me that they aren’t anime characters ? Same with Koreans do they need to “teach” me that they’re not all kpop idols? Ignorance in this age of technology and information is a CHOICE

[@portiarenee5486]

@@inakunaru7131 Exactly. Excuses is running low these days. Technology is too advanced

[@JaejoongPrincess]

@@portiarenee5486 What Japanese person in Japan looks up Black Americans or Black American cultures unless they're into it? They are caught up in there own stuff. I mean, we are in their country where the foreign population is like 10% in a homogeneous country. I can understand where a Japanese person is being ignorant about different races and culture living in America where it's diverse. Don't forget, we also have many Black Americans ignorant of some Japanese culture and other cultures as well. So we're in the same boat when it comes to being ignorant, yet we live in America that is diverse with people of different races, backgrounds and cultures and with all the technology too.

[@jmoore3644]

Just watching the crowd, there are a lot of couples, most people appear paired up. No wonder her students were surprised about her being single

[@madstarr2]

Another great interview! Dominique seems to be well rounded and takes pride in her work.

[@mrssaunders2]

Peeped "The Read" tee...love it!

[@baritone90]

Ok for “The Read” shirt. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽

[@shunwilliams6180]

Great video thank you 😊

[@denisemitchell6034]

I guess maybe my experience was different...even though I was stationed there, I lived in the community....I went to a lot of different places...clubs...restaurants.....I wasn’t thinking about the need to be around black people...I mean you are in a country to be around other people..so it would be a waist to loose out on the total experience...I was to be busy just thinking about the experience of being in another country so that allowed me to just go with the flow,,..I never had any issues and made Korean friends...you have to be able to adapt.....and you have to understand that they are different.....they do stare...staring in the states are taken as a sign of being rude....well it’s not the same for them..and some of them smack when they eat (lol) but they don’t stare out of disrespect.....if you get invited to their home, it is custom to take a small gift...if they offer to pay for food and drinks, let them...also if you go out with them...they buy drinks...then you buy drinks.....if you speak to them, often they will speak back...a lot of them speak English if you just say something without coming across in a rude way.....But again that was just my experience ....it’s not for everyone if you aren’t going to try and fully experience their culture....do some prior research before going...learn to speak a few words...gotta be open minded...

[@kimdavis6398]

I've lived there twice and she's right. However if she goes close to some of the military bases especially osan air base (shopping mecca) and seoul she will run into more black americans and many live in apartments outside the bases like I did. Hopefully she'll get in some travel while there, China, Japan, and Jeja Do (a beautiful island off the southern most tip of the peninsula are so close by. At any rate she seems like a level headed young lady, I hope she enjoys her stay.

[@deafheart23]

How do you go all the way to another country and dont try any of the food??

[@darkconversationist]

I know right

[@bugeye8749]

Ohh lol you’d be surprised. My bozo friends went to japan and ate at Starbucks every day there🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@mizbootsie8175]

I know its her choice. But I was thinking the same thing. Not even the meat, sweats ?!😏

[@judahscub6347]

Maybe she knows something about the prep process that you dont#😵🤢

[@deafheart23]

All I'm saying is, you gotta be open to trying new things if you remove yourself from your original environment. Plus Korean food is fire 🍲🔥🔥