Who are the ' OTHER ' BLACK People of Asia and Pacific?

Описание: This video is about the various black communities found in Asia, the Pacific and Australia.
*1. Bougainville Islanders*
Bougainvilleans, of Papuan descent, have lived in what's now Papua New Guinea for millennia. With dark skin and African-like features due to their Melanesian roots, they are among the most “Black-looking” people outside Africa. Their genetics show little outside influence. The island is home to \~250,000 people from diverse ethnic groups, speaking about 20 languages. Many follow a matrilineal system, where women hold significant influence. There are strong movements for autonomy from PNG.

*2. Afro-Palestinians*
Afro-Palestinians descend from African Muslims—pilgrims, soldiers, and slaves—who settled in Jerusalem. With roots in Nigeria, Sudan, Chad, and Senegal, they intermarried with locals and identify fully as Palestinian. Mostly living in Jerusalem’s Old City, they also exist in the West Bank and Gaza. They face discrimination within Palestinian society and from Israelis, who sometimes call them “kushis.” Their community is small but rich in cultural identity.

*3. Vanuatu (New Hebrides)*
Vanuatuans are Melanesian, with dark skin and African-like features. The nation of \~300,000 people speaks over 100 languages. They face challenges from climate change and economic dependence on tourism and agriculture.

*4. Micronesia*
FSM’s \~112,000 indigenous people descend from Austronesians who arrived over 4,000 years ago. Some communities show darker skin due to Melanesian ancestry. Pohnpei’s Pingelap Island is known for high rates of color blindness. Cultural practices vary across its four states.

*5. Tuvaluans*
Mostly Polynesian with Melanesian and Micronesian ancestry, Tuvaluans have dark skin and curly hair. With only \~11,000 people, Tuvalu is one of the world's smallest nations, rich in tradition but vulnerable to climate change.

*6. Tongans*
Polynesians with Melanesian traits, Tongans settled Tonga 3,000 years ago. While lighter-skinned, they retain Black features. Population \~106,000, with a large diaspora. Tonga faces health and climate issues.

*7. Ati Tribe (Philippines)*
The Ati are Negrito people believed to have arrived \~30,000 years ago. With Australo-Melanesian ancestry, they have dark skin, curly hair, and ancient genetic markers. They face poverty, land loss, and limited access to services. Population \~10,000.

*8. Afro-Israelis*
Includes Ethiopian Jews (Beta Israel) and Black Hebrews from the U.S. Beta Israel, with African-Jewish ancestry, were airlifted to Israel in the late 20th century. \~150,000 live in Israel today. Despite challenges, they maintain a distinct identity.

*9. Adivasi (India)*
India’s indigenous peoples include Santhals, Gonds, and Bhils. With over 104 million people (8.6% of India’s population), they exhibit dark skin and unique traditions. Adivasis face land dispossession, poverty, and marginalization despite their ancient roots.

*10. Ata Tribe (Philippines)*
The Ata are among the oldest Negrito groups in Southeast Asia, with features linking them to ancient African populations. They face displacement and cultural erosion but retain unique genetic markers from early human migrations.

*11. Samoans*
Polynesian settlers of Samoa 3,000 years ago, Samoans are known for rich culture, strong community, and physical prowess. With caramel skin and Melanesian features, they maintain traditions like tattooing and the Siva Tau war dance. Population \~200,000, with a large diaspora.

*12. Santa Cruz Islanders*
These Melanesians, like other Solomon Islanders, have dark skin and occasionally blonde hair—unique among Black populations. Their isolated history preserved distinct languages and traditions. Population in the tens of thousands.

*13. East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesia)*
Home to 5+ million people, this region blends Austronesian and Melanesian traits, seen in their dark skin and curly hair. The area is culturally diverse but economically underdeveloped, with widespread poverty.

*14. Afro-Iranians*
Descendants of African slaves brought during the Arab slave trade, Afro-Iranians mostly live in southern Iran. With Zanj (East African) roots, they have a blended heritage and contribute richly to Iranian culture, despite facing discrimination.

*15. Black Iraqis*
Of East African descent, Black Iraqis settled in Basra and southern Iraq as early as the 9th century. Many still speak Swahili and Arabic. Though they number possibly up to 1.5 million, they face marginalization but retain a unique identity.

*16. Lumad (Philippines)*
Indigenous to Mindanao, the Lumad include several ethnic groups with dark skin and curly hair. With deep Austronesian roots, they face displacement and cultural erasure while fighting to preserve their land and heritage. Estimated population \~2 million.

Forgotten Black history
Melanesian people
Negrito tribes
Afro-descendants in Asia
Black indigenous people
Black culture in the Pacific