dgyoung

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As a black person should I avoid visiting the US?

I have 3 weeks off this August and would like to see the United States for the 1st time. I can get a visa but I am worried about hassles from immigration, the police, etc based on everything I see that happens there. It’s not a cheap trip and if there’s a chance it’s going to get ruined I’s rather go somewhere else even though I have always wanted to drive across America.

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atp1916

Our media does not represent reality. Everyone is welcome over here!

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Toomanyjoes

It's not to that degree at all. Some may go out of their way to accommodate you out of shame.

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next eyes 9.7/10

A black person with a novel accent is going to get lots of smiles in the US minimum, you are going to have a great time believe me mate ;0

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Quisp 9.8/10

You are more than welcome here, please come and enjoy your stay, foreign tourists are welcomed, we need the money!

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dgyoung

It's not as bad as it looks on tv! Black people are a hugely important part of American culture and the object of love and admiration across a lot of different sub cultures. The immigration and law enforcement officers you are talking about are very likely to be African American themselves.

Yes there are some places where the inner city conflicts with the suburbs and its surely a racial situation but that's an isolated phenomenon and is unlikely to come up on your trip.

Enjoy the states and if you are going to make it to Chicago hit me up :)