Expatriated Black Americans experience higher levels of happiness overseas
In an article written by Kamaron McNair and Zachary Green for CNBC and published on The Cancun Post, the focus is on Adalia Aborisade, a Black expat who moved to Mexico City in 2017. Aborisade, now living in Mexico, has declared that she has found and achieved the American dream outside the U.S.
Aborisade's experience mirrors a growing trend among Black Americans, often referred to as #blaxit. This phenomenon reflects a desire for rediscovery, freedom, and new beginnings, with many Black expats finding an "oasis" where they can create the life they dreamed of, away from the racial tension and limited opportunities for belonging often experienced in the United States.
Living abroad, however, is not without its challenges. Cultural adjustment and the need to recreate community support can present hurdles. Black women, in particular, have described the difficulty of losing familiar social spaces and the effort required to build new connections overseas.
While abroad, some Black Americans encounter unique social experiences shaped by curiosity about their race, leading to both positive and "weird" interactions. These can range from being singled out or approached due to their Blackness, which can lead to new social connections but also moments of alienation.
Darcel Duncan, senior brand manager at Travel Noire, echoes the sentiment that moving abroad provides a more inclusive life for many Black Americans. This inclusivity, coupled with the opportunity to reimagine one's sense of self, even if it entails challenges in belonging and cultural adjustment, makes living abroad an attractive prospect for many.
In other news, Mexico's Senate leader Fernandez Noroña made a statement about Los Angeles being essentially Mexico, but the article does not provide specific details about why this was said or the context of the statement. Additionally, the Federal Economic Competition Commission of Mexico has closed a case against Google, but no information is given about the nature of the case.
Tropical Storm Dalila has formed off the coasts of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, posing potential threats to the region.
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- Traveling abroad offers Black Americans the opportunity to reinvent their lifestyle, as Adalia Aborisade found when she moved to Mexico City in 2017, creating a life reflected in the growing trend of #blaxit.
- Darcel Duncan, senior brand manager at Travel Noire, affirms that living abroad can provide a more inclusive travel experience for many Black Americans, allowing them to reimagine their sense of self, despite challenges in belonging and cultural adjustment.
