 10 countries with the highest black population outside Africa Many people think that blacks are only found in Africa, but that is not true. In today's video I will be showing 10 countries with the highest black population out of Africa One of the most significant and well-known ways in which black people were brought to foreign lands was through the transatlantic slave trade For more than three centuries millions of Africans were forcibly taken from their homes and transported to the Americas to work as slaves in European colonies This brutal practice had a profound and lasting impact on the history and culture of the Americas as well as on the African continent In addition to the slave trade black people have also migrated to foreign lands all-in-terrally seeking better economic opportunities education and freedom from discrimination in the 20th century for example many black people move to Europe and the United States to escape colonialism and seek employment in growing industries This migration has resulted in significant cultural social and economic Contributions by black people in various parts of the world shaping the global community in numerous ways Today black people continue to migrate to foreign lands for various reasons including family reunification education and political asylum The ongoing movement of black people around the world reflects the continued struggle for equality and opportunity in a global society that is still grappling with issues of racism and discrimination To determine the top 10 countries with the highest black population outside Africa We've used data from the World Bank and other reputable sources We've ranked countries based on the total number of people who identify as black or of African descent as a Percentage of the total population. I am James your host Please before I begin the countdown take a few seconds to give us a thumbs up 10 Canada Canada is home to a significant black population Estimated at around 1.2 million or 3.5 percent of the country's total population Black Canadians have a long history in the country dating back to the early days of slavery and the underground railroad Despite this black Canadians have faced significant challenges Including systemic racism and discrimination and ongoing efforts are needed to address these issues Black Canadians have made significant contributions to Canadian culture arts and politics and have played important roles in the country's social and political movements 9 United Kingdom the United Kingdom is home to a significant black population Estimated at around 3 million or 4.6 percent of the country's total population Black Britons have a long history in the country dating back to the early days of slavery and the colonial era Despite this black Britons continue to face significant challenges including systemic racism and discrimination and Ongoing efforts are needed to address these issues Black Britons have made significant contributions to British culture arts and politics and have played important roles in the country's social and political movements 8 Cuba Cuba has a significant black population Estimated at around 3 million or 27 percent of the country's total population Cuba has a unique culture and history shaped by African Spanish and indigenous influences and the country's black population has made Significant contributions to Cuban music dance and art Despite this Cuba has faced significant political and economic challenges Including a long history of colonialism and ongoing poverty The country's black population has been active in social and political movements for greater representation and rights And has played important roles in the country's revolutionary history 7 Venezuela Venezuela has a significant black population Estimated at around 2 million or 7 percent of the country's total population The majority of Venezuela's black population lives in coastal regions and has a distinct culture and history shaped by slavery colonialism and ongoing struggles for recognition and rights Afro-Venezuelans have made significant contributions to Venezuelan music dance and art and have been active in social and political movements for greater representation and rights 6 France France is home to a significant black population Estimated at around 5 million or 7 percent of the country's total population France has a long and complex history of colonialism Including in Africa and the Caribbean and the country's black population has contributed significantly to French culture arts and politics Despite this black French citizens continue to face discrimination and racism and ongoing efforts are needed to address these issues 5 Dominican Republic Approximately 68 percent of the Dominican Republic's population is of African descent Although there is significant variation in how individuals identify racially and ethnically in the country The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti and has a complex history of colonialism slavery and ongoing struggles for recognition and rights The country's black population has made significant contributions to Dominican music dance and art and has been active in social and political movements for greater representation and rights 4 Haiti the majority of Haiti's population is of African descent with estimates ranging from 80 to 95 percent Haiti was the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to achieve independence and has a unique culture and history Shaped by African and Creole influences Despite this Haiti has faced significant political and economic challenges Including natural disasters and ongoing poverty The country's black population has been active in social and political movements for greater representation and rights 3 Colombia Colombia has a significant black population Estimated at around 4 million or 8 percent of the country's total population The majority of Colombia's black population lives in coastal regions and has a distinct culture and history shaped by slavery colonialism and ongoing struggles for recognition and rights Afro-Colombians have made significant contributions to Colombian music dance and art and have been active in social and political movements for greater representation and rights 2 United States The United States has a black population of approximately 42 million Making it the second largest black population outside of Africa African-Americans make up the majority of the black population in the United States and have a long and complex history in the country Including slavery segregation and ongoing struggles for civil rights and equality African-American culture has had a significant impact on American music literature and art and black Americans have made important contributions to science technology and politics Despite this black Americans continue to face systemic racism and discrimination and ongoing efforts are needed to address these issues 1 Brazil Brazil has the largest black population outside of Africa with an estimated 55 percent of the country's population Identifying as black or mixed-race Brazil has a long history of slavery which lasted until 1888 and the legacy of this history can still be seen in the country's racial and socioeconomic disparities Despite this, Brazil's black population has made significant contributions to the country's culture and arts including samba capoeira and Afro-Brazilian religions Afro-Brazilian culture is an important part of Brazil's national identity And black Brazilians have played significant roles in the country's political and social movements These are the countries with the highest black population out of Africa Thanks for watching to the end. 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