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When I lived in the USA, being African was the worst thing I could possibly be. Since the negative portrayal of Africa in the media made certain people of colour lack pride in their African heritage and all non caucasains wanted to distance themselves from all the negative things that they felt the African continent represented as much as possible. Where did that leave me? As an African woman – it was not easy asserting my self-love amidst the ingrained self-hatred bred by the society – but I’m proud to say that my self-esteem is still very much intact.



source: 10 Reasons Why I Don't Miss Living in the USA | ZARA CHIRON

This is some real shyt. I say this as a proud African myself.

Even Black Americans shyt on Africa.

"The devil planted fear inside of black babies..."
 

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which country are you moving to :leon:
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What kind of arrogant delusional nonsense is that? In many categories, the US has a pretty low rating for a developed country. Quality of healthcare, life expectancy, social mobility, education, etc.
I often feel like these are BS stats.

Life expectancy? Ehhh.

Social mobility? Ehhh..

I'll grant you the education thing...but the US has some the best universities in the world.

AND I hate the comparison to countries that are a fraction of the size or population.
 

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:pachaha: And what has that done for us as a country? How has it made our quality of life that much better?
Its done quite a bit actually.

I know people hate to admit it, but when it comes to ensuring safety abroad of citizens say in times of war, or conflict the US Military puts in work to help protect its citizens.

Even further, when we look at the access US companies have to resources abroad that end up on your dinner table or on your back, a lot of that is secured through trade which is protected by US forces ultimately.

The world is an intricate clock that works in the US's favor.
 

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good luck with that............. South Africa?

Check the crime stats....makes Chicago look like childs play
I should survive as long as I don't act like a douchey American & stay out of Sunny Side type places....I dive head first into other cultures when I live there but trying to learn Zulu dolo is difficult as shyt
 

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I don't get it...

Why are some of you saying America is the best country in the world yet are the first ones to talk about how much the US is oppressing black people and how evil white Americans are.


"I sure do hate those white people, but I sureeeee do love America"

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She looks young and uninformed:

Hi, I am Zara Chiron - the Naija Gypsy



Zest for Life.
Purposeful and Driven.

Passion for Art, Culture, Languages and the Collective African Experience.

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Lived on 3 continents and in 4 countries.
Speak English, French, Spanish, Pidgin and (dreadfully broken) Igbo.

My vision is to help rebuild a Pan Africa through artistic expression
Of our own history, our own stories, our own realities, and in our own voices.

I envision, I dare, I write, I create, I connect.
 
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