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Twelvetongue · Joined: 16 Oct 2006 Posts: 14 Location: Sacramento, CA

Several points not brought up

1) In Cancun and as you get closer to Belize, they are more familiar with Afro-Caribbean Culture.

2) The 16-25 set LOVE Hip-Hop and Reggae music while older generations like Rock and White genres. In a classroom setting this might help build bridges.

3) Knowing what I know from 'guy talk' with Mexican men, as a Black WOMAN (especially if you're young), you will probably get hit on more than White women, because you're more 'exotic' than a white or brown woman. Try to think of it as Machismo combined with curiosity rather than any kind of intentional racially-motivated harrassment. The same would hold true for any woman with an 'exotic' ancestry.

sarliz · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Jalisco

Twelvetongue, thanks for making me snort-laugh by myself in front of my computer like a crazy person. Now can you tell us what exactly is the White genre of music? Does it come with an instructional dance video? Details, please.

MeekieEnMexico · Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Posts: 3

MELEE

eclectic · Joined: 09 Nov 2006 Posts: 1122

I am a big-nosed, bald, short, olive-skinned Armenian/Italian American--I know I will stand out, but I love it. Dont worry about racism, go with the flow, things will work out in the end. Self-respect is the solution.

MELEE · Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject:

This comes up from time to time. Here's an article about immigrants from the Costa Chica in California

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-afromex13apr13,1,6689326.story?page=1

Interesting that other Latino children said the afro-mexicanos "weren't Mexican"

geaaronson · Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 948 Location: Mexico City

Here in DF we occasionally see a black person but I usually assume, just as many Mexicans do, that the person is Jamaican or American. I did come across a Rosta man but learned he was South African.
My initial foray in Mexican culture actually originated from my interest in a small group of mixed blood Belizeans who live near Dangria, its principal city in the south. This group were descendants of a slave ship that got blown off course and got shipwrecked nearby. After nearly 300 years the Negroid features have merged with native indigenous groups (Mayans) to produce dark skinned Belizeans. The ethnic group is mostly known for its unique basketweaving techniques.The groups name is Garifuna.

la reina · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 5

Hi or82 and salsera_africana,
I am an African-Canadian woman in Toronto planning on moving to Mexico (possibly Queretaro) in the fall, and I would like to hear more about your experiences as a visible minority.

I have travelled quite a bit, and have grown accustomed to stares, expecially, with my natural, kinky hair. But, what are some of the negative experiences that I should prepare myself for?

Also, in general, how do you like your lives there? Two things I'm worrying about are taking public transportation, and being out at night (because it's inevitable). How are these situations?

I'm sure I could benefit greatly from your experiences.... thanks!

La reina

mapache · Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 202 Location: Villahermosa

Here's an interesting article on how Mexicans view Obama's nomination and their own issues with race:

http://www.coxwashington.com/hp/content/reporters/stories/2008/01/31/MEXICO_OBAMA31_COX.html

thelmadatter · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: wiki

Wikipedia has an article on African-Mexicans but as you will see, it is tagged as needing help....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Mexican

That being said, I have to admit one thing I miss about the States (esp the NY-area) are all the different colors, and languages... and I thought Arizona was bad!