My honest thoughts about life in Portland Oregon as a black woman

Описание: My honest thoughts about life in Portland as a black person and black woman don't fit a boxed-in single idea of what being "black" means in America.

In this video, I share my honest thoughts on life in a 70% white city, and what it feels like to navigate culture, community, and belonging while trying to stay true to myself.

If you've ever felt misunderstood, boxed in, or defined only by one part of who you are, this video is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:11 Why I say "black" in quotes
02:35 How Portland made me hyper-aware of my identity
03:48 Living in a primarily white city vs. living in a primarily black city
09:25 My honest but unpopular opinion about Portland
14:33 Nuance in the "the black experience"
17:06 My fresh off the boat phase
17:27 Performative Progressivism in Portland
21:35 How I feel about Portland as a Liberian woman
25:35 Resources for you + how to support my business

Resource videos I mentioned in the video:
Who gets to be Black in America:
   • The Diaspora Wars: Who gets to be Black?  
Diaspora Wars:
   • Is Tyla a Victim of Diaspora Wars? | OLAY ...  

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