I know this video is old, but I bet the stares can be attested to what people in other contries are shown of Black people in the media. For example, for a long time growing up I couldn't fanthom why anyone would want to vacation in Africa with all the poverty they show on TV(Feed the children) and images of that sort. Until I found out that's only a miniscule part of the continent. Sad but our worlds reality...
I loved your outfit. It was very flattering. You're a beautiful girl and are confident....generally that equals stares no matter what country you're in! Do you sista :)
lol! went to india a couple of years ago and the same thing happened to me in a small town when we went sight seeing! i was the main attraction .One guy came up and said he liked black music and i look like Jennifer Lopez! being black from Africa with braids at the time, i couldn't see how he made the comparison. I also realised later that i was wearing a sleveless top while all of the other women covered up their arms!Chin up! you'll be gone soon enough..don't let them mess up your holiday!
Feel better, that outfit is amazing on you. Listen when I was in Poland outside of Warsaw I got the same thing, the blackness and my height factor (5"10), sometimes it was rockstar, sometimes it was like waaa.... people stare and you know your outfit wasn't vulgar. Don't repress or censor yourself and when you feel like blending in go to a sub saharan African country.
Girl, try being 6 ft tall and the only Black woman in sight. I got the same thing in Chinatown in Vancouver, BC. Just work with it, you got this! Oh and being sick probably didn't help. You need to go to Nigeria, fitting in is no problem there and you will be loved so much you won't wan to leave!
@sistahgrace85 you know what? you are so right. my friend in berlin is a black american six feet tall and has dreads down to her butt, they stare her DOWN. plus we loud when we get together so we get stares for days. i am working with it. ooh i need to post what i was wearing today. thanks for the support
Maybe you it is because you are under the weather that it is really bothering you. I can normally let things roll off my back, but get really annoyed when I am tired, hungry or jet lagged.
And maybe, just maybe, you were getting looks because it is Holy Week (Ash Wednesday- Easter)
Wow, so sorry you experienced that. As I started watching this video, I thought to myself, if you ever feel lonely in europe. But after watching the video I assess what you are experiencing is racism and ignorance. Maybe more ignorance than racism but for me racism develops from ignorance and fear.
I am sending you love and light and positive energy. You are beautiful inside and out, don't allow others fear, ignorance and rudeness change what you know to be true about you.
Stop worrying about how you look! You are noticing that people stare at you because you are always concious of you apperance. Basicly you are shouting to be stared at. Just be yourself, andyou will have no troubles blendnig in, wherever you are.
@nindzha not really, i spoke to my friend and she noticed it TOO. LOL its hard to not notice folks watching you when they stop dead in their tracks and then follow you with their eyes. you can ignore much of it, but the amount of stares i was getting yesterday was over the top. no trouble blending is almost impossible for an overweight black women visiting an eastern european city, the only time they people that look like me is on tv.
I know the feeling you are talking about. Its a vibe you get and its hard to explain. Sometimes those around you may be unaware but it is still valid. I think you look great! Love the outfit! Ignore the starers cause you'll never know what they are thinking anyway.
I thought that outfit was absolutely lovely. I had to stop the video so I could check out that dress.
It sucks when people stare but I'll admit that I might look at someone a bit too long, also. When you see someone that not a usual site in our own world, that's just what happens. I don't equate staring at someone with having bad thoughts about them.
I'm willing to bet the people in that area just haven't seen many black folks in person. I think if I was in that situation, I might tend to think that they were staring because I'm unique and special. Works for me...
I feel sad that people made you feel insecure about what you were wearing. I thought you looked great and I liked the dress. I couldn't imagine (or think of) what could be wrong, you looked and look good as usual. Those people can just go fuck themselves, to be honest. Sorry if I offend anyone with that notation.
Continue being as pretty as you are. Look forward to more videos.
@lulugoescuckoo that is what made me mad at the end of the day, i was questioning myself and my decision to wear what i wanted to wear. the problem when you experience things like this, you question everything and even if i asked someone, hey why are you staring, they themselves wouldnt be able to answer
u know sometimes you wanna jus look normal in ur clothes..like a top and jeans--but if you have curves it lks like you been trying to do too much? i told my friend that last wk and she said im paranoid--but even in the simplest outfit--im 5ft 8--hips--breasts and ass and legs--i lk as tho im always trying really hard..so when ithink i can blend in--there goes the stares and the hoots and hollering--n e ways i understand
i know that dress and want it too but, it is a sexy dress that loves to hug curves. you were showing your curves and people couldn't handle the beauty.
Couldn't catch where you are (sorry) but it sounded east European. You're in a part of the world where people of colour are infrequent visitors. You're tall, thick, swathed in a bright pattern and your hair is unusual (not hating. I'm loc'd too). People are going to look. You can't control how people react to you. You can only control how you react to their interest (or disdain. whatever). Maybe it's cuz your American? Who knows?! Walk w/dignity and hold your head high. Keep steppin'...
@glammie i spoke to my friend and she said it due to my size. big people are not common here at all, and if they are they are typically farmers who come into the city haha. so being big, black, and in a cute outfit was too much for some people. there is only like 2 million people in the entire country and most are slender and fit. so i was just different. meh
that dress was super cute! dont let people bring you down with their looks, you know who you are, but i understand how that could make you feel self-conscious. maybe its a cultural thing? i dunno but who cares they clearly dont kno good looks!
I can completely relate! Being a black woman in South Korea merits similar responses. It can range from the "Wow, she's pretty" stare to the disdainful "petting zoo" stare. Some days you deal with it better than others. But the outfit was HAWT and don't let anybody tell you differently! :-)
Try not to spend so much time thinking about what other people are thinking about you. There was nothing wrong with your outfit. It kind of had a sort of sexy/conservative vibe going on;) If anything, those people are probably not use to seeing such a beautiful black woman with style, that isn't a size 0. I find that people who stare so rudely are actually admiring what they see, but not confident enough to offer a complement or even admit that to themselves. You looked great:)
You up there flaunting you chocolate self and you getting upset . . . for what. If you want to blend in go home, however i betcha you will have the same experience at home. Take care! PS I had a similar experience in Switzerland years ago!
Sisterfriend . . . you look totally hot! And you stand out. Do you . . .and focus on your intention . . . move through the world and different cultural settings knowing that you are special cause you are. Let the negativity go because it will not serve you. Grow into being more comfortable with yourself. We always eye-ball attractive/pretty people -- male or female.
You are ridiculously beautiful. Like flippin gorgeous. I know what you mean about people staring...I always feel like someone is looking at me in not positive ways lol. Some days are better than others. Also I have never seen any outfit that you have shown that you didn't look totally amazing in...So...blech...damn gawkers!! lol <3 <3 <3
Honey you look spring and fabulous...let them stare. Why in the world would you want to blend in and be normal! Be you, I guess people are not used to seeing such beauty. Have a fantastic night and get well.
I would personally be offended by all of that (the picture taking and the staring), like wtf? Even if i see someone that looks different i always make sure not to stare at them and i just look the other way because it's just rude! The picture taking is some whole other BS. If they don't know exactly who you are why are they taking a pic with you? I would totally decline the pics, it's kinda disrespectful in a way...
You are a very striking woman..you are really beautiful..so that doesn't surprise me that people look at you. Your outfit was fabulous so don't second guess yourself. FABULOUS I say!!! <3
Ms, Lady you are never going to blend in over there. So just be you, and go to bed and rest, and tomorrow is another day. lol like one of my poster say Let your soul shine they will get it. if not let them live in darkness you just shine.
You are made just the way God wants you to be. You are beautiful .... I only stare at cute stuff....You GOOOOO Girl on it...
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I know this video is old, but I bet the stares can be attested to what people in other contries are shown of Black people in the media. For example, for a long time growing up I couldn't fanthom why anyone would want to vacation in Africa with all the poverty they show on TV(Feed the children) and images of that sort. Until I found out that's only a miniscule part of the continent. Sad but our worlds reality...
GemTrendsetter 7 months ago
Black bodies seem to get these responses worldwide. Know that you are beautiful!
officialchernie 10 months ago
I loved your outfit. It was very flattering. You're a beautiful girl and are confident....generally that equals stares no matter what country you're in! Do you sista :)
elease03 10 months ago
lol! went to india a couple of years ago and the same thing happened to me in a small town when we went sight seeing! i was the main attraction .One guy came up and said he liked black music and i look like Jennifer Lopez! being black from Africa with braids at the time, i couldn't see how he made the comparison. I also realised later that i was wearing a sleveless top while all of the other women covered up their arms!Chin up! you'll be gone soon enough..don't let them mess up your holiday!
naomirain 10 months ago
Feel better, that outfit is amazing on you. Listen when I was in Poland outside of Warsaw I got the same thing, the blackness and my height factor (5"10), sometimes it was rockstar, sometimes it was like waaa.... people stare and you know your outfit wasn't vulgar. Don't repress or censor yourself and when you feel like blending in go to a sub saharan African country.
MsKPJ 10 months ago
Girl, try being 6 ft tall and the only Black woman in sight. I got the same thing in Chinatown in Vancouver, BC. Just work with it, you got this! Oh and being sick probably didn't help. You need to go to Nigeria, fitting in is no problem there and you will be loved so much you won't wan to leave!
sistahgrace85 10 months ago
@sistahgrace85 you know what? you are so right. my friend in berlin is a black american six feet tall and has dreads down to her butt, they stare her DOWN. plus we loud when we get together so we get stares for days. i am working with it. ooh i need to post what i was wearing today. thanks for the support
nicoleisthenewblack 10 months ago
@sistahgrace85 That is true I absolutely LOVE Nigerians
MizzBrightsyde 3 months ago
Maybe you it is because you are under the weather that it is really bothering you. I can normally let things roll off my back, but get really annoyed when I am tired, hungry or jet lagged.
And maybe, just maybe, you were getting looks because it is Holy Week (Ash Wednesday- Easter)
But you looked great
flowergirl1313 10 months ago
Wow, so sorry you experienced that. As I started watching this video, I thought to myself, if you ever feel lonely in europe. But after watching the video I assess what you are experiencing is racism and ignorance. Maybe more ignorance than racism but for me racism develops from ignorance and fear.
I am sending you love and light and positive energy. You are beautiful inside and out, don't allow others fear, ignorance and rudeness change what you know to be true about you.
02divinediva 10 months ago
Stop worrying about how you look! You are noticing that people stare at you because you are always concious of you apperance. Basicly you are shouting to be stared at. Just be yourself, andyou will have no troubles blendnig in, wherever you are.
nindzha 10 months ago
@nindzha not really, i spoke to my friend and she noticed it TOO. LOL its hard to not notice folks watching you when they stop dead in their tracks and then follow you with their eyes. you can ignore much of it, but the amount of stares i was getting yesterday was over the top. no trouble blending is almost impossible for an overweight black women visiting an eastern european city, the only time they people that look like me is on tv.
nicoleisthenewblack 10 months ago
@nindzha and it amazes me time and time when someone is a "victim" or complains of how they are treated and people act like it's their fault. smh.
nicoleisthenewblack 10 months ago
I know the feeling you are talking about. Its a vibe you get and its hard to explain. Sometimes those around you may be unaware but it is still valid. I think you look great! Love the outfit! Ignore the starers cause you'll never know what they are thinking anyway.
StarJune101 10 months ago
I thought that outfit was absolutely lovely. I had to stop the video so I could check out that dress.
It sucks when people stare but I'll admit that I might look at someone a bit too long, also. When you see someone that not a usual site in our own world, that's just what happens. I don't equate staring at someone with having bad thoughts about them.
debbieomi 10 months ago
I'm willing to bet the people in that area just haven't seen many black folks in person. I think if I was in that situation, I might tend to think that they were staring because I'm unique and special. Works for me...
:-)
debbieomi 10 months ago
I feel sad that people made you feel insecure about what you were wearing. I thought you looked great and I liked the dress. I couldn't imagine (or think of) what could be wrong, you looked and look good as usual. Those people can just go fuck themselves, to be honest. Sorry if I offend anyone with that notation.
Continue being as pretty as you are. Look forward to more videos.
lulugoescuckoo 10 months ago
@lulugoescuckoo that is what made me mad at the end of the day, i was questioning myself and my decision to wear what i wanted to wear. the problem when you experience things like this, you question everything and even if i asked someone, hey why are you staring, they themselves wouldnt be able to answer
nicoleisthenewblack 10 months ago
u know sometimes you wanna jus look normal in ur clothes..like a top and jeans--but if you have curves it lks like you been trying to do too much? i told my friend that last wk and she said im paranoid--but even in the simplest outfit--im 5ft 8--hips--breasts and ass and legs--i lk as tho im always trying really hard..so when ithink i can blend in--there goes the stares and the hoots and hollering--n e ways i understand
Free6969 10 months ago
i know that dress and want it too but, it is a sexy dress that loves to hug curves. you were showing your curves and people couldn't handle the beauty.
srbumblediva 10 months ago
Couldn't catch where you are (sorry) but it sounded east European. You're in a part of the world where people of colour are infrequent visitors. You're tall, thick, swathed in a bright pattern and your hair is unusual (not hating. I'm loc'd too). People are going to look. You can't control how people react to you. You can only control how you react to their interest (or disdain. whatever). Maybe it's cuz your American? Who knows?! Walk w/dignity and hold your head high. Keep steppin'...
glammie 10 months ago
@glammie i spoke to my friend and she said it due to my size. big people are not common here at all, and if they are they are typically farmers who come into the city haha. so being big, black, and in a cute outfit was too much for some people. there is only like 2 million people in the entire country and most are slender and fit. so i was just different. meh
nicoleisthenewblack 10 months ago
that dress was super cute! dont let people bring you down with their looks, you know who you are, but i understand how that could make you feel self-conscious. maybe its a cultural thing? i dunno but who cares they clearly dont kno good looks!
atsparkler018 10 months ago
sendin' ya lots of love <3
hanan991 10 months ago
I can completely relate! Being a black woman in South Korea merits similar responses. It can range from the "Wow, she's pretty" stare to the disdainful "petting zoo" stare. Some days you deal with it better than others. But the outfit was HAWT and don't let anybody tell you differently! :-)
eMCee92501 10 months ago
I think you looked beautiful in that dress. =D
BandoBrit 10 months ago
I THINK THEY STARE BECAUSE YOUR TEETH ARE CRAZY WHITE!!!! THATS MY THEORY AND IM STICKING TO IT!!!!
barbaydian261 10 months ago
You're a beautiful black woman. Keep your head up!
kterell30 10 months ago
Nicole stop it are you PMsn dont you know people pay for the assets you have... Celebrity status you were rockin it hard keep it up...
vgrier1 10 months ago 2
@vgrier1 i LOLed cause i was like yo, am i pmsing again. i dont think i am though, its this damn cold. bah made me question my swag
nicoleisthenewblack 10 months ago
Try not to spend so much time thinking about what other people are thinking about you. There was nothing wrong with your outfit. It kind of had a sort of sexy/conservative vibe going on;) If anything, those people are probably not use to seeing such a beautiful black woman with style, that isn't a size 0. I find that people who stare so rudely are actually admiring what they see, but not confident enough to offer a complement or even admit that to themselves. You looked great:)
themukisa11 10 months ago
you look beautiful.
barrystevenorvin 10 months ago
Sisterfriend . . . continued
You up there flaunting you chocolate self and you getting upset . . . for what. If you want to blend in go home, however i betcha you will have the same experience at home. Take care! PS I had a similar experience in Switzerland years ago!
synthiamarie273 10 months ago
Sisterfriend . . . you look totally hot! And you stand out. Do you . . .and focus on your intention . . . move through the world and different cultural settings knowing that you are special cause you are. Let the negativity go because it will not serve you. Grow into being more comfortable with yourself. We always eye-ball attractive/pretty people -- male or female.
synthiamarie273 10 months ago
You are ridiculously beautiful. Like flippin gorgeous. I know what you mean about people staring...I always feel like someone is looking at me in not positive ways lol. Some days are better than others. Also I have never seen any outfit that you have shown that you didn't look totally amazing in...So...blech...damn gawkers!! lol <3 <3 <3
AdiarraStormfury 10 months ago
Honey you look spring and fabulous...let them stare. Why in the world would you want to blend in and be normal! Be you, I guess people are not used to seeing such beauty. Have a fantastic night and get well.
kayajourney 10 months ago
I would personally be offended by all of that (the picture taking and the staring), like wtf? Even if i see someone that looks different i always make sure not to stare at them and i just look the other way because it's just rude! The picture taking is some whole other BS. If they don't know exactly who you are why are they taking a pic with you? I would totally decline the pics, it's kinda disrespectful in a way...
MusicLova84 10 months ago
You are a very striking woman..you are really beautiful..so that doesn't surprise me that people look at you. Your outfit was fabulous so don't second guess yourself. FABULOUS I say!!! <3
Jeepgirlcj7 10 months ago
That's just Europe for you.
cedfowler 10 months ago
Ms, Lady you are never going to blend in over there. So just be you, and go to bed and rest, and tomorrow is another day. lol like one of my poster say Let your soul shine they will get it. if not let them live in darkness you just shine.
Theagelessbeauty 10 months ago