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In this episode of Queer & Far, Sharmane shares their personal experiences as a Black-Japanese, Brown-presenting American living abroad in a Brown country, Mexico. Discover the surprising contrast of being treated with first-class American citizenship while not receiving the same treatment back in their home country. Delve into the complexities of identity, where cultural and racial background intersects with their American citizenship. Gain insights into the disparities between Sharmane's experiences abroad and the struggles faced as by Black/Brown Americans in the United States.
If you are interested in some resources about living abroad, traveling, and American privilege abroad.
https://www.middlebury.edu/schools-abroad/diversity/usamerican-abroad
https://www.vergemagazine.com/21-1/features/navigating-privilege-abroad.html
https://www.beenaroundtheglobe.com/black-westerner-travel-privilege/
https://sojournies.com/travel-privilege/
Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury
Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"
By Sharmane Fury5
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In this episode of Queer & Far, Sharmane shares their personal experiences as a Black-Japanese, Brown-presenting American living abroad in a Brown country, Mexico. Discover the surprising contrast of being treated with first-class American citizenship while not receiving the same treatment back in their home country. Delve into the complexities of identity, where cultural and racial background intersects with their American citizenship. Gain insights into the disparities between Sharmane's experiences abroad and the struggles faced as by Black/Brown Americans in the United States.
If you are interested in some resources about living abroad, traveling, and American privilege abroad.
https://www.middlebury.edu/schools-abroad/diversity/usamerican-abroad
https://www.vergemagazine.com/21-1/features/navigating-privilege-abroad.html
https://www.beenaroundtheglobe.com/black-westerner-travel-privilege/
https://sojournies.com/travel-privilege/
Produced and Edited by: Sharmane Fury
Music by: Pinegroove - "Big Band Savage Jazz"