American working and living in London. Originally from Chicago. So happy to see young black Americans living and experiencing living abroad!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching!
@juniordunkley2751
4 жыл бұрын
Like to meet hope
@TheHighPriestess9752
4 жыл бұрын
My daughter did a study abroad in Denmark as a black child and I never once worried about her going out late at night. She came back to the states and I stay up worried when she goes out late. I lived in London for a while and I still miss it. I go back for visits when I can. Love seeing that you are liking it. Be blessed
@kayp2311
4 жыл бұрын
“I used half of my loan money to travel the world. Do I regret it? No!” Okkk sis!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Period!!
@hopeesteller
4 жыл бұрын
Katrice perkins I misspoke . I spent my refund check to travel not half my loans but still haha
@Theefashionchilld
4 жыл бұрын
Yasssss
@juniordunkley5298
4 жыл бұрын
@@hopeesteller posh look who's talkin what a posh lot
@juniordunkley5298
4 жыл бұрын
The one in the did net stocking is super pretty
@JimpZee
4 жыл бұрын
*Paige* : Baked beans should _not_ be in breakfast ... *Me* : I'm calling the police! lol
@ViperChipz
4 жыл бұрын
They really shouldn't! 🤮💀⚰️
@RandomPersonette
4 жыл бұрын
But don't americans eat fried chicken with syrup and breakfast waffles? Now that should be illegal.
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
@@ViperChipz baked beans are awesome in the breakfast... just dont get it on the egg....dip the toast in it... and maybe add some pepper to spice it up 😀
@MissMeMe343
4 жыл бұрын
@@RandomPersonette We don't put syrup on the chicken though. We eat it separately but together if that makes sense lol
@anniespeller6833
4 жыл бұрын
To each its own. Baked beans for breakfast - NO.
@Citylivingguide
4 жыл бұрын
Love this Paige!!! My husband is American (I met him while going post grad school in Michigan) and I am Canadian. Our kids therefore have dual citizenship PLUS they have UK citizenship because I was born in the UK. Some of the issues you and your peers discussed are so relevant for them as they plan for the future! Thank you and more please :)
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Love this!! Thanks so much for watching 😊
@leannathomas2013
4 жыл бұрын
@City Living Guide, Do they have 3 passports? Wow! They have plenty of options..
@OreliaLatrice
4 жыл бұрын
This is reminding me that I need to renew my passport ✈️ I miss traveling! Great to see black people living their best life!! 😃😍😊
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@NeceeE28
4 жыл бұрын
I just moved to London as an American and the head nod comment she made was so real!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
😆😆
@aderasview9562
4 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking of moving there. Do you like it? I love the music, accent, & ppl
@jacyuko
4 жыл бұрын
@@aderasview9562 come girl!! xx
@aderasview9562
4 жыл бұрын
haiijacy I’d love to network and start making friends before moving there do you have an IG or something? Only if you want to exchange thanks
@oyinireland1561
4 жыл бұрын
Adera’sView comeeee and consider other places in the uk as well
@BriAri13
4 жыл бұрын
This was so fun! Thanks for getting us together, Paige
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
💖💖💖💖
@keanna2880
4 жыл бұрын
This video popped up on my recommended since I’m studying abroad in Paris & London in a few months. I’ve never thought of getting my master’s abroad until this video so thank you for thisssss!!!!!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching!!
@naya6593
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud you girl's y'all about to make ya ole auntie cry. Yall young folks are just so wonderful and blowing up these barriers. ❤❤❤❤
@slaynuhssofa7693
4 жыл бұрын
I love when y’all said that nobody’s asking each other out for tea but when I visited London, I overheard two female friends setting up a tea date 😂😩 And I LOVE baked beans for breakfast 🥺! That’s sort of a thing from Ghana that I’ve carried over lol Such an intelligent, open, and honest bunch of people 😊 I bet all of y’all are as cool in real life as you seem online 🙆🏾♀️ Thanks for the diversity and bringing us this video!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
hahah people definitely drink tea but more casually than people picture it! thanks so much for watching 😊😊
@fazesw2343
4 жыл бұрын
The only people that drink tea are old white people 😂
@1funkyflyguy
4 жыл бұрын
@@fazesw2343 Wrong
@forevermobbn1
4 жыл бұрын
love that video paige nice to see young black people having fun living overseas and in school thank you
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Greg 😊😊
@tamerajames5590
4 жыл бұрын
You guys need to go to the black clubs. Go shorditch or look out for black uni raves, they are very lit. And travel to other black/urban cities within the UK like Birmingham (rich in Caribbean culture) and Manchester, leceister, Coventry. Those are where black uni students go to for uni and raves
@DavidL1986
3 жыл бұрын
I dont know how this isnt considered a divisive comment tbh,. Purposely lookin to seperate yourself from other races??
@elijahoye8216
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidL1986 it’s called personally identifying and relating with people who share similar cultural experiences to you
@DavidL1986
3 жыл бұрын
elijah oye b/s of white ppl said something similar there would be out rage. Anyway I don't care any longer.. go and take your racism whinging somewhere else
@elijahoye8216
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidL1986 the only person whining is you, you sound ridiculous. Furthermore there would only be outrage because, a white majority leisure place wouldn’t make sense seeing as white people have different cultures everywhere around the world. Regardless of country most black peoples have similar culture and background and shared experiences. If it was a majority English place (AKA THE PUB) then that would make more sense but putting a bunch of white peoples in one club and saying you ‘share experience’ doesn’t make any sense. Spanish, English and Germans all have completely separate cultures. I’m not even a lefty but let’s not be stupid here.
@enosger
3 жыл бұрын
@@DavidL1986 it’s not, it’s just making a safe assumption that because they black they be more partial to a culture similar to what they have in the states, like music, food, in fact Americans in general black and white from the south eat dishs not to different from Caribbean. How’s it divisive
@artsygirlify
4 жыл бұрын
The accent part...I do detect your friends especially the girl with the afro and the guy has picked up a slight british inflection in their speech. I detected it right away when the guy introduced himself. I had to look back to see if he really was from DMV cuz BRUH...he picked up the british speech pattern! And the safety issue, when I visited London last year I never felt so safe in my life in a city, like living in CHicago where violence is so prevalent and then going to the UK my stress level was so low and my stomach wasn't so knotted up about potential racism and I wasn't so on guard like here in Chicago.
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
I agree. If you listen he doesnt even sound American when he first speaks 😀
@alexjames2510
4 жыл бұрын
artsygirlify The girl with the afro has a Baltimore accent and they sound “british” when they say DO or YOU. Its definitely not a “british” accent
@alexjames2510
4 жыл бұрын
Mad Skills Yeah the dude sounds strange. I thought maybe he lived in the UK for years with that accent
@gdaebb9179
4 жыл бұрын
I think the dude is an American immigrant....meaning he speaks another language and not a native English speaker. I do hear an American accent but I also hear slight struggle with pronouncing some of the words.
@yudahel8521
3 жыл бұрын
He might be an African born in America or something. He doesn’t give me America at all
@MehluliMoyo477
4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy a Paige video. Her videos are great and the content is spectacular. One of the realest KZitemrs around
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!!
@charleneraymond4036
4 жыл бұрын
I'm black from London and no we generally don't just have a connection with other black folk just because they're black 😅 I have experienced that outside of major cities in England though where there aren't that many Black people so when we spot each other you get the head nod 😁 If I was ever gonna raise a family in the US I think I'd at least want the first half of their education to be in London & then maybe get the American High School experience... then again the whole school shooting situation is a no go
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
You dont get that so much in London as being black in london is nothing unusual. But if you head out of london or other big cities you will find black people will tend to acknowledge each other... the famous head jiggle 😀
@kidcreole9421
4 жыл бұрын
The head nod is definitely a Caribbean thing even when I visited my family over there. I don’t live in London, I am from the north of England and it’s true there aren’t as many black people up here apart from Manchester but those that are know each well or which family or island your parents or grandparents are from even if you don’t know them personally.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
fair enough! I think they were referring to not even seeing it when in majority white spaces though!
@charleneraymond4036
4 жыл бұрын
@@PaigeMariah ahh. But does 'white spaces' still mean within London/major cities because then the idea still stands. Seeing black folks in any area of the city isn't a big deal for me. I feel like the nod is something I do when I feel out of place/uncomfortable. Even in white spaces in London I generally don't get that feeling because I still feel like they're used to being around people of colour so it's not awkward... outside of London, not so much. But that's just me 😅
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah its because we don't really have that racism vibe in the uk and definitely not in london.... london is so diverse and everyone gets along
@LisatotheMarie
4 жыл бұрын
OMG this is so spot on from what I remember when I studied abroad in London for only 2 weeks! Especially the going out and meeting new people/dating part. I remember one night, my roommate and I were at a bar and we had all eyes on us but no one approached us! At one point, the bartender said that a guy gave her money to buy us drinks. We asked who it was from and she never told us. We looked around the room and no one even gave us a nod. Like what?! So odd...
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahah wow! Not surprised
@animationlynx5054
4 жыл бұрын
Americans are more faward .. we brits are more reserved x
@ErickaLove
4 жыл бұрын
Lovin her fro’
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
same!!
@juniordunkley2751
4 жыл бұрын
To
@desireespringer4999
4 жыл бұрын
Yes DC!! I’m from dc too LOL I always enjoy hearing how people experience different cultures/countries and how it compares to their hometowns.. super good job
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@sadenaeema9987
4 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Happy to see my hometown native Bri glowing! Can't wait for part 2!!!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for watching!
@theharpershow7181
4 жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. I’ve been traveling to London back and forth as a tourist and I’m really considering relocating there. It’s so great to get all this info from other black millennials. You just earned yourself a new subscriber.
@GeneralCDOT
4 жыл бұрын
You do excellent genuine vids. They're never tacky, and informative. I was in the states for 3 months and it was great but always interesting to hear about the experience vise versa and views on general day,black culture, night life. Loved Leslie's reaction to the English breakfast being called nasty, he looked personally offended. Man is fully immersed in the culture haha.
@theduke6174
4 жыл бұрын
Driving while black in the UK has never been a problem for me, plus UK police aren't blatantly prejudice to black people here. Unlike American Police, they're trained to appear polite and go through stages depending on the aggression around them.
@deebest4202
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, driving whilst black is not a problem in London. In general blacks have no fear of police in the UK. Apart from black youths, they often get stopped especially if on mopeds. UK police are not blatantly racist unlike the US.
@honeybee7855
4 жыл бұрын
@@deebest4202 which UK are you living in? Lool. So many black men have issues driving while black here especially outside of Lonson. The police here are super racist and we've had deaths in police custody just like in the US
@deebest4202
4 жыл бұрын
@@honeybee7855 please stop exaggerating. Black people in America get stopped and assaulted or even shot on a regular basis. Yes people have died in custody. If we get one death in police custody in a year it makes headline news all over the world. Mark Duggan was shot by the police in London some years back and the whole country rioted. Assault and killing of the black citizens in America seems to be totally accepted as as normal.
@honeybee7855
4 жыл бұрын
@@deebest4202 "In geneeral blacks in UK have no fear of police". Ironically, this is an exagerrated statement. Lol. The research does not back up your statement. They literally have done a whole inquiry in the UK presided over by MP David Lammy into the inequity in criminal justice system in the UK. I didn't say it was the same as the US but to say the police here aren't blatantly racist is ludicrous.
@theduke6174
4 жыл бұрын
@@honeybee7855 You're super exaggerating the reality we face in the UK, it's definitely not even close to the American experience.
@kalamazoocitygirl
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! As an American who has lived in London for years, I feel like my answers would be slightly different.
@GarethBarkwill
4 жыл бұрын
How would they be different, out of interest?
@b.a3595
4 жыл бұрын
@Gareth That it's overrated
@SpecialKally
4 жыл бұрын
Christina Arthur-Davis do share
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
re safety UK is generally safe. Trouble is there... but on the whole its within the street and gang culture. As long as you are not mixed up in it you wont have any experience of it. I can safely say you can pretty much go anywhere in the uk and no one is going to bother you.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s what I’ve seen so far
@user-zy9yg2eu5t
4 жыл бұрын
Apart from the moped thieves. You are six times more likely to be robbed/burgled than NY
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of anyone being robbed like that. And they are mostly opportunists so going to grab a phone or handbag... and then disappear... they will not be violent
@user-zy9yg2eu5t
4 жыл бұрын
@@davidfree007 you are so naive. KZitem London crime and violence and tell me about your blinkered world view. Third world mentality exists in UK
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
I dont need to youtube I live and work in London 😀
@toraltoral3509
4 жыл бұрын
I lived in New York, San Diego, and Chicago and never dealt with violance. I have never heard gun shot in my life. Chicago is beautiful, cultural, save city.
@artsygirlify
4 жыл бұрын
WHAT??? What part of CHicago? I live north in a slightly affluent area but there are still gunshots, robberies and violence.
@glastonbury4304
4 жыл бұрын
What?????
@glastonbury4304
4 жыл бұрын
More homicides in Chicago than all of Iraq and Afghanistan put together as countries ...🙈
@ginabelle7
4 жыл бұрын
I love Chicago too, it’s not the most dangerous city like it’s portrayed in the media. There are quite a few cities above Chicago on the list.
@kimberlymarai3497
4 жыл бұрын
@@glastonbury4304 British? You lived here or are you just talking out of your ass?
@SB-gm5yd
4 жыл бұрын
The head nodding isn't applicable in London. In country its completely different! Theres less of us so we have to acknowledge each other here 😂
@snapshotsreviews4967
4 жыл бұрын
SB 1 ain’t that the truth 😂😂😂😂
@matthewburroughs9597
4 жыл бұрын
I get the feeling that even 4 of the cheapest mics would make a difference to the sound quality.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
def noted for the future. trial and error 😊
@tombimashri8149
4 жыл бұрын
When Brits guy likes u he will constantly stare at you, if you loke whst u see than u return the eye contact and a smile he will than surely approach u or may buy you a drink.
@aduraedosa
4 жыл бұрын
I think if you guys move outside your international friendship bubble, then you would have a better time experiencing food and clubbing but get a sense of black british culture. For example for some good chicken food have Morleys which is exclusively in south London. When it comes to clubbing find a DJ that you like and then follow their sets across the city, or go to clubs in South and East rather than central.
@_p45
4 жыл бұрын
facts
@naomiwilliams8850
4 жыл бұрын
Good chicken food, Morleys 😂 that was a joke right?
@jonie8325
2 жыл бұрын
Hey all, Im a black American living in the North (Manchester) and I find black people here very different from Americans it was a eye opener. They keep to themselves and just go about their business, no smile no hello. Even at work it will take time for them to open up and be more friendly but still keep to themselves and or other English blacks or Nigerians. Like what Haitians do in American
@tb291
4 жыл бұрын
Y'all keep saying they're going to the wrong clubs but aren't recommending anything 😩
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
!!!
@Joy11411
4 жыл бұрын
Dj celebrity supa - his music will not let you down, also checkout shoobs.com 🙆🏽♀️
@richild3967
4 жыл бұрын
The clubs are trash here or just too expensive. They should hop on the Eurostar and go to Paris the clubs are so much better and they have loads of black people too
@Joy11411
4 жыл бұрын
@@richild3967 Going to the wrong ones lol if you know you know 🤷🏽♀️
@maerunway8694
4 жыл бұрын
@@PaigeMariah go Shoreditch. Central London clubs are boring and manly for white people and influencers. If you want to see the real London and have real fun go Shoreditch. Everything you'd want is there.
@SadiaCarter
4 жыл бұрын
I loved watching this. I’m a Black American in Poland getting my masters. It’s very new for me but seeing how others are handling is helpful
@fdama
4 жыл бұрын
Poland?!?! Oh lawd. I heard they still lynch us black folk over there.
@MajesticJewnicorn
4 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video. I like these Q&A types as it feels more interactive. How about a few different nationalities together being asked questions to compare lives across different cultures? London is lucky to have you 4 wonderful people in my city, thank you for being the sunshine in this rainy place ❤🇺🇸🇬🇧
@bababoozonkie5431
4 жыл бұрын
i love baked beans in my breakfast!! But i hate american processed cheese...Just what we are used to I guess :) Great to travel and study overseas, an experience that will help you grow and will affect and enrich your life forever.
@s.wright6945
4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel and your positive experience in London. Try to travel around UK if you can. I really hope it encourages African Americans to visit the UK more. Just a little history: When African Americans soldiers came to Britain during WWII they were treated very well by ordinary British people who refused to enforce Jim Crow. It was a special experience for US servicemen to be called sir and allowed to sit or go wherever they wanted. This lead to many fights between white US soldiers and British men as they tried to protect black US military. One time it lead to brits rioting against their oppressors. Brits like black soldiers because they were polite and well behaved. They did not like the arogant loud mouthed white soldiers.
@adriansheldon2296
3 жыл бұрын
That's so true one pub even had sign outside saying American soldiers welcome except the white ones
@siebergirl23
4 жыл бұрын
Loved this video Paige. I visited London in 2005 and in April this year and I have to say not much changed in my opinion. Except for a lot more housing/high rise developments which was very noticeable. Coming from NY I did find it backwards and not in a bad way, just behind. What always stand out positively for me is how much more friendly people are in London. Even street courtesy which there absolutely none here in NY. My cousin fed me baked beans every morning for a week and since I’m plant based, I didn’t have much options. I’m looking forward to part 2 and even a pet 3. 💕 👍🏽
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 😊😊
@judechukwuelue617
4 жыл бұрын
I am British and I live in the UK... this was dope!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! 😊
@Amazon820
4 жыл бұрын
Ha Ha when the lady on the left said can we get some tea please I laughed she sounded so British.. 10/10 for putting on a perfect accent.
@icilmaa
4 жыл бұрын
Are people in London Posh lol. Depends. You can go to areas where there are posh people and areas where they are not posh. You can be in areas where there's a mixture
@theduke6174
4 жыл бұрын
I love that you guys would want to stay in London ! I thought you guys would not want to.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
nooo we love it!
@f6876
4 жыл бұрын
I lived in America and I find it very racially segregated. It was not a pleasant atmosphere!
@artsygirlify
4 жыл бұрын
you are right...its very segregated here which is sad. I always make it a point to live in a diverse area.
@lgee9027
4 жыл бұрын
As well as violent in many areas 🤷🏽♀️
@eiram31
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 that is NOT why it's segretated smh
@eiram31
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 the ones who believe such nonsense also believe slaves were indentured servants and settlers were kind to natives lol.
@snapshotsreviews4967
4 жыл бұрын
artsygirlify if it wasn’t for Brexit I’d say to you come to the U.K. and bring your family, but seems like out country is heading into bad times sadly 😔
@BriAri13
4 жыл бұрын
Also, still here trying to figure out when we said we went to clubs in Central London lol WE LOVE BLACK BRITISH PEOPLE and are friends/flatmates with them :)
@aaliyahmyee4150
4 жыл бұрын
Look on shoobs.com there’s loads of black events on there or go shoreditch like cargo on a night out
@Belihoney
4 жыл бұрын
Shoobs.com or what's the motive website is your best bet
@So1asola
4 жыл бұрын
Go to cargo. A club in shoreditch
@Pappiah
4 жыл бұрын
Its cos of when you were describing the music. Didnt sound like black british vibes. Everything is current at our functions. Only vibes like that in central or shoreditch on a normal night
@mz.latashalovesjourney9670
4 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of you my chi-town sis I miss Chicago do you ever Miss home and congratulations to your new friends aswell 💯🙏
@siebergirl23
4 жыл бұрын
I actually can’t wait to visit London again 🤗
@Joy11411
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, so interesting hearing from black Americans who live here! Im born & raised in London & commercial clubs here in London are defo way behind lol. But Its defo a good idea to follow the dj & follow monthly/quarterly events, rather than the club itself cos these commercial clubs are not really set up for people who love music, i wish they got rid of them lol. Looking foward for part 2!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! We’ve definitely learned to follow the DJ! Thanks for watching 😊
@puffymuffin9064
4 жыл бұрын
Paige I love this discussions amongst yourselves between or country and yours it's always nice to hear your likes and dislikes on the foods and the difference between black here and out there...where ever your born you get use to where your living so when you go to live in another country there's always ups and downs where ever you go but good that you all experience it.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching Maria!
@MrJusbruno
4 жыл бұрын
I love all of your personalities. Pretty cool having all of you bringing about some personal experiences to the world. Hope you all pass your masters and become successful in your career path. Peace and love
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thank you SO much!!
@tmalone2648
4 жыл бұрын
Good interview... I loved everybody take on their experience in London. I wouldn’t mind visiting one day. Lastly I just finished watching this movie (series)on Netflix called Top Boy which is centered around London a good movie... and yes I plugged it 😝
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
Top boy shows you the other side of london that most likely you would never see... unless you mix in that crowd...
@Noname-tt5sj
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you watched Top Boy, great movie...that lifestyle is real for some living in London, but not all 🙂
@charleneraymond4036
4 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the whole series or just Season 3? A lot of people who just heard about the show did that 😅
@tmalone2648
4 жыл бұрын
Charlene Raymond It was season 1 I watched and did know about season 3
@adunniroseb
4 жыл бұрын
If your not from the UK you may not have the original top boy which comes up on Netflix as TopBoy:Summerhouse and its two seasons. The new top boy is season 3 and follows on from the original two.
@ismahanhussein2442
4 жыл бұрын
Such an informative vid :) had to subscribe I loved that your friends were there aswell with their inputs and opinions
@lgee9027
4 жыл бұрын
Detroit in the house!!!!😘😘😘
@abcxyz-cx4mr
4 жыл бұрын
Ahh yehh seems like the dating culture in England has shifted online now, all bout online dating websites now :P surprises me when I come across couples who met irl without using the internet, English people are def more reserved and less forward!
@ianprince1698
3 жыл бұрын
they say an english man needs..........time
@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. I see one of your videos in my KZitem suggestions. Awesome, I am Black American living in the UK for five going on almost 6 years in August 2020. Cool to see other Black and People of Color US citizens. Thank you for posting. :) Let me watch your video.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!! 😊
@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357
4 жыл бұрын
@@PaigeMariah You're welcome. (My reply is long) Hold up, the International student staying for two years after graduation policy was put back into place, when? Especially with the Brexit decision was just made official at the end of January 2020. Let me research. Because I am a USAF Veteran now mature (age 35) University student studying at a UK University. I have returned to University for a career change; my degree programme is BSc Accounting and Finance. Where are all of you going for nightclub?! There are plenty of nightclubs with Afrobeats, Soca, Dancehall, etc. I am attracted to women/lesbian so I go to several Black and People of Colour LGBTQ+ dance parties and nightclubs, and events. I have a KZitem channel, I am not a vlogger but I have my various videos of when I attend Prides like UK Black Pride, concerts, dance parties, etc.
@Belihoney
4 жыл бұрын
Here, it's more about who's holding the club nights than clubs these days as so many clubs shut down since I first started going out 10 years ago (I use to. Go clubbing at 16, THAT'S how much club ING in London has changed lol) . Event people like Livin' proof (trap, ukg, grime, hip hop) , Faded (all but mainly afrobeats and bashment) , soulection (like the kaytranada, goldlink type of music, Tom mitsch sg Lewis type music), supa dupa fly (old school/throwback black American songs from 90s and 00s). If you go the event and like the music, go out to the smoking area and start asking people what other places they've gone to that they like.
@msdyamonddiva
4 жыл бұрын
Loved this segment. So different and insightful. How you all can have the same experience but it still be vastly different.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
So happy you enjoyed it 😊
@malikismail9725
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome discussion on being an American in London, especially as a student and challenges of living day to day in a different culture. I look forward to seeing some of that culture on my trip with my wife in 3 weeks - she is excited about Primart 😊👍🏾
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! & it’s Primark with a k 😊
@malikismail9725
4 жыл бұрын
Paige Mariah Thanks, I know my wife knows 😆👍🏾
@nessablue9233
4 жыл бұрын
Loved this sit down. I visited London a couple of months ago and I liked it... other than the food, everything seemed nice and convenient. The tube was cleaner than many places I’ve seen and the people were helpful.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for watching!!
@Adwoa_Agyei
Жыл бұрын
That's because you had white food. Go to the african and carribean places
@casey9559
4 жыл бұрын
British food isn't actually as bad as foreigners make it out to be...especially Americans, all your food is filled with sugar, salt and fat... That's what you're used to so you think it's bad
@thegallery219
4 жыл бұрын
Aaayyyyeeee Briona!!! Baltimore baby🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾❤️❤️❤️
@paigebenjamin344
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! You guys are great. Thanks for this video. Shout out to Paige and Bri! Love you ladies. MUAH!
@BriAri13
4 жыл бұрын
Heyyy girl! xoxo
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Heyyyy Paige!! 💖💖💖
@anniespeller6833
4 жыл бұрын
The conversations were quite interesting and informative as well. Thanks for the video. Excited for part 2
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Annie 😊
@renee176
4 жыл бұрын
Have to disagree on one point you made. A friend and I lived in England, she was more so located in the central London area then I. She lived in the area for over three years and she did pick up a British accent. So I think it depends on the person and how immersed in the culture you are. Great discussion though, makes me miss England all the more.☺🇬🇧
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
That’s very interesting but I still believe that is very rare. Thanks for watching!
@fanchonkelley492
4 жыл бұрын
This was good looking forward to part 2!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@TaneshiaNicole
4 жыл бұрын
I’m revisiting these videos because I’m am still open to moving to London for my masters degree. I’m just wondering how easy will it be now with this current pandemic?
@vaudevillian7
3 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll be alright once things are back to normal(ish)
@JelaniB28
4 жыл бұрын
I’m American and I would love to meet black British people. I love the accents
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 because theyre parents and grand-parents come from different countries so it will influence their britjsh accent and slang. Mostly from Carribbean and African countries.
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 its hot hard.... theyre never going to be English... just like no matter how musch I identify with Canadian culture Im never going to be aboriginal/first nations people/native. That why culture shifts and changes pver time.... at one point peope were copying everything from French culture because of their global influence. Than the influences shjfted to another country/culture. Those people come from two cultures the one theg were born abs raised in.... British whuch has many different influences and thr parents heritage or grandparents. But they are still British becaue when they come her to Canada or go to America we seem them as British even if they are not English. Even despitr their parents and parents infleunces.... your enviornment still plays a huge part in your culture. So they are influences by English culture too. Jusr they way black British people carry themselves like my cousins ... I can tell they are British before they open their mouths. Same goes for black people whp have beem born and raised in other European countries or in North America versus their parents native land. They dong have to try and be more English becaue its already an influences but they are not white so the can never be all the way English. They are British not English.
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 Only some people in Uk dont see them as British..... but outside we see them as very British. They literalmy impacted British culture so.mucb that newet youth culture was created thats what makes British cultur unique. I remeber being a teenager ans watchign skins because my best friend is British Nigerian and she immigrated here. Through that shiw and other tv shows I learbend about the modern British culture the mid 2000s. But more so through music I leanred about black brits around the same time. But I had no idea so many phrases came from mixture of carribbean and English phrases. And even if you go to the caribbean you can see the cultures working together amd influencing each other. And now theres more west african cultures influences British culture. I think it refreshing and cool.
@Bonitaymorena
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 Thats your opinion. White Americans barely know that there are black people in other countries and you guys dont know much about other cultures so I wouldnt be surprised that you have such a limited view of the British experience.
@osiris4883
4 жыл бұрын
@beckys2222 The accent predominantly spoken by ethnic minorities in London, MLE (Multicultural London English), is only spoken by people who live in Great Britain and it originated in Great Britain. It's literally a British accent so I don't understand how speaking this way means someone is not British.
@SoFrolushes
4 жыл бұрын
Ha e any of you been to a Dancehall night out (Jamaican dances)? Or do you just stick to bars and clubs?
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to a couple
@originalrbp2869
3 жыл бұрын
Cant believe anyone thinks the food in London is gross. You must be eating at the wrong places. Theres a whole lot more variety in London compared to most US states and the main thing is the food standards are higher in the UK, so theres less additives, preservatives, and GM ingredients allowed in food over here. You only have to look at the average weight of an American adult compared to a British adult to see who has the better quality of food and diet
@tiffanyi5645
4 жыл бұрын
I loved this video! Super great content on your page, so glad I found you! lol
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
So happy you enjoy my content! 😊💖
@stephanied.k.3589
4 жыл бұрын
Great vlog! Thanks Paige and friends.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 😊😊
@oadelano_007
4 жыл бұрын
Watching you guys talk was fun Just noticed Smile 😃 on my face whole video
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
awww so happy to hear that!!
@pazzmatt
4 жыл бұрын
Loved... LOVED this!
@kvocalist
4 жыл бұрын
NO NO NO lol... You lot are not going to where its lit at all as black Americans. I normally don't comment but I had to. Your experiences here seem very central London/upmarket. If you want the black UK experience, I can recommend, it sounds funny but u might actually feel uncomfortable in certain places LOL. I don't think you all have integrated properly, uni friends are not gonna give u that experience at all or those awful clubs u be talking about lol. Once again, your clubbing in the wrong area with the wrong people LOL
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
I agree to get the uk black experience they need to party with a local... different experience altogether.... like the difference in usa with partying with black americans vs white vs latino... different experience
@kvocalist
4 жыл бұрын
@@davidfree007 Get me lol when they mentioned about clubs playing 2016 songs, I'm like what! Amount of black clubs I know which play hip hop, dancehall and RnB. Some of these clubs I don't even mess with as they always end in a stabbing or shooting lol but if u want good music, truss me these places are out here lol. I think what Black Americans don't get about black UK is that a lot of our culture here is a mixture of African Caribbean punch. So our dialec and how we present is heavy influenced on African Caribbean or some would say Jamaican culture.
@davidfree007
4 жыл бұрын
@@kvocalist true what was said in the video though... all depends on the DJ... some prefer old tunes some will be bang up to date
@kidcreole9421
4 жыл бұрын
Don K. Ruler - absolutely agree, they have the American black culture and music which is a totally different culture to British black culture with African and Caribbean influences from our parents and grandparents, plus in the UK blacks have never experienced segregation as black Americans have so our experience isn’t the same as there’s and we mingle and live in the same areas as whites and with people of all cultures.
@kvocalist
4 жыл бұрын
@@kidcreole9421 Talk the truth Gal!! lol Whenever I hear black folks who come here say anything on the lines of, I don't see black people or feel theirs not much black culture, I just put my hand over my forehead lol. None of them have had the real black experience in London Town.
@hophip236
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid Paige looking forward to pt 2.You guys have come to the UK at a strange time.We are going through it since like 2016 Brexit, Grenfell, Windrush,Trump...etc People are way less friendly and trusting than 3/4 years ago.West end clubs are tired rip offs and for tourists, real Londoners don't party there try Dalston or Shoreditch
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 😊
@travelchic3407
4 жыл бұрын
I disagree about the accent. I’ve definitely developed a slight twang. I think it depends on if you’re around other Americans more or Brits. I’m around more Brits and Its definitely affected my accent in a small way and phrases. Definitely inflections and phrases. It doesn’t even occur to me anymore to say “to go.” I automatically say “take away.” But funny thing when I first moved to London many would ask me “are you from Chicago?” They said they could tell by my accent.
@So1asola
4 жыл бұрын
leslie definitely has adopted some of the British accent
@unknownfrvr6767
4 жыл бұрын
That connection isn't there only in London and that's because London is a very fast pace city and there are over A LOT of black people so we are always seeing each other and we're always moving fast or busy because that's what London is like. But when we go to places out to smaller towns that connection is always there because I've experienced it plenty of times
@EverythingKash
4 жыл бұрын
I did Condensed Programs in College (Diplomas in half the time) 70 was the Passing Grade 😩 I got 87% for my First Diploma & 92% for my Last! #IWasSuperStressed
@cgipson100
4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this exchange, thank you so much !!! Can anyone comment on being Gay and Black in London? I'll be in London in December for vacation :)
@marianspain4868
4 жыл бұрын
@Chris Gipson. Check out Brixton,Vauxhall .Good vibe and clubs,Clapham common also has the two Brewers pub.South London is better than north London..Brighton is a seaside Town on the south coast of uk,about 45 /50 miles from London,about 50 mins on the train.,with a big gay scene,though will be chilly) you can get a train from Clapham Junction(go for the fast train to Brighton) .Check out Horse Meat Disco--Google it to see if any club nights happening ,whilst you are here in London? Also Old Compton street soho? Maybe get Time out Magazine,for London or check out "Secret London" on Facebook.
@s.wright6945
4 жыл бұрын
@@marianspain4868 and Grindr
@angelalansiquot8574
3 жыл бұрын
@@marianspain4868 yes Brighton is quite liberal
@Oddballkane
3 жыл бұрын
I think a British man looking at you is he's nervous of saying hello being called a perve or being told I have a boyfriend etc so they leave it up to you to do the approaching that way it's your choice not his.
@Pappiah
4 жыл бұрын
This video made me hit up my American friend i have at uni. There is no way i’m letting her suffer partying with these white brits. This really has showed me how important it is for you guys to have black british friends. You’re missing out on sooo much london culture. Ace hotel??? Go when fnsd have events Cargo?? Go during bank holidays. Shoreditch is black central during bank holidays. Follow me on insta if you guys need a buddy to party with cos damn Ig: IAmAVirtue
@Adwoa_Agyei
4 жыл бұрын
Black British technically aren't British at all
@1funkyflyguy
4 жыл бұрын
@@Adwoa_Agyei That's like saying, Black American technically aren't American at all.
@Adwoa_Agyei
4 жыл бұрын
@@1funkyflyguy exactly
@aderasview9562
4 жыл бұрын
Following! I’m moving to London not right away but once I finish school here in he states I’ll add you! @aderaxiiiv
@tonywilkinson6895
4 жыл бұрын
It's good to hear about us from from a different country's perspective, hope you'll a stay.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tony!
@allywelsh5761
Жыл бұрын
omg i’m legit going to london to get my masters and this is perfect!
@madwired1188
4 жыл бұрын
Yes Queen fantastic, new subscriber, glad you are enjoying London
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for subscribing 😊
@juniordunkley5298
4 жыл бұрын
Love to have hope and Leslie come visit me in haringey
@juniordunkley5298
4 жыл бұрын
It's funny how they say they haven't picked up the accent but Leslie particularly has a British tone to his voicev
@IshtarNike
4 жыл бұрын
The head nod is different. There's less residential segregation here so people aren't as used to being "only" around their community. It has its upsides and downsides. The downside is you get that awkward shit you mentioned where there's ones that are down for it and others that kind of hide away from you until you chat.
@startpage717
4 жыл бұрын
OKAY THAT WAS COOL...You ought to look into doing something like that (perhaps not always with the same crew) with some of the other friends you meet...These Friends were good on this one...good job Paige! And agree with Ericka R. Love that FRO! Girlllll...
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊
@philip013
4 жыл бұрын
Really interesting discussion. Welcome to the UK.
@SouthLondonJamaican
3 жыл бұрын
Also instead of saying British food say WHITE ENGLISH food coz in UK there is many different nationalities Arab, Asian, Oriental, African, Caribbean, South American and many more
@hazelmeldrum5860
4 жыл бұрын
That was inadvertently quite funny I had the captions option on and because you were in conversation sometimes what you were saying did not agree. However, the topics covered were interesting and well answered.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
glad you enjoyed it Hazel!
@TheRenaissanceAmazon
4 жыл бұрын
You can't compare America to London. America is a HUGE country and London is a city. You can compare city against city. And that's why I LOVE my hometown of NYC because we are not gun crazy at all. So I feel a lot safer in NY than I do in most American cities. New York and London remind me of a lot of each other. And the lady who mentioned getting pulled over but he police...you should check all of the videos on KZitem where black Londoners talk about their issues with the police and many studies show that Blacks in London are 40% more likely to get pulled over. Y'all need to do better research.
@lawrenceglaister4364
2 жыл бұрын
Very good enjoyed the vid but next time could you use a room with something in it as the echo is bad
@CannyK
4 жыл бұрын
This was great!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Letsgogetlosts
4 жыл бұрын
I am from Chicago too Paige
@markhuckercelticcrossbows7887
3 жыл бұрын
Awww so adorable! 😍
@tombimashri8149
4 жыл бұрын
Foodwise, try "nandos", also African restaurants "805" on old kent road and theres one on Hendon central high street, also Brazillian Resraurants, theres one in "finchley, theres an american restaurant in Balham, South west London, plenty nice food also Traditional Pub Roast dinners are good, source for a good traditional set up pub. Goodluck.
@k-way232
4 жыл бұрын
especially go Nottinghill Carnival if want to understand black British culture, BIGGEST STREET PART IN EUROPE, Its celebration of immigrants that came from west indies during Windrush after WW2 as the were colonies and asked to help rebuild Britain most were redlined due to racism and were forced to settle in poorer areas in west London, furthermore Britain kept all its slaves in carribean so there is big Afro-Caribbean culture in Britain and it is celebrated at Nottinghill carnival most reggae artist such as Bob Marley have lived in London. The carnival also celebrates African culture as there are a lot of Nigerians, Ghanaians, Eritreans, Ethiopians, Somali, Sudanese, Moroccans, Algerians, Senegalese and Ivory cost and more in London especially Nigerian in fact most black people are of JAMAICAN OR NIGERIAN DESCENT IN ENGLAND
@charleneraymond4036
4 жыл бұрын
I keep hearing this whole "British guys don't approach you" thing & I don't get it 😅 When I used to go out me or my friends would get approached by mostly black guys but occasionally white guys too (& it's not like I'm as gorgeous as you lot) But this way mainly in Portsmouth and at clubs where they'd ask to dance first then try to have a conversation later.
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
Did you hear me talk about my experience in the video? It definitely varies
@charleneraymond4036
4 жыл бұрын
@@PaigeMariah Yep! But I've heard it from other KZitemrs and some celeb interviews. It's just so interesting
@animationlynx5054
4 жыл бұрын
Roast dinner !!! Try it .. 💕
@Dop3ritrean
4 жыл бұрын
Your hair!!!!! Love!!!!
@PaigeMariah
4 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!!!
@Leedscity
4 жыл бұрын
I’m super late to the party on this video but it was great hearing about all of your experiences in London thus far. I’m just wondering, have any of you been to other parts of the U.K.? I’m from Leeds, Up North in Yorkshire where the culture is VERY different to London; as are other places in the U.K. Where I’m from it’s normal to say hi to people you don’t know; especially other Black People as we’re a lot more open than Southerners in most places. I’d be interested to hear your take on other places.
@mslrp1
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I enjoyed this video one of the most interesting things for me was finding out that there is *NO IMMEDIATE CONNECTION BETWEEN BLACKS* in the UK like it is in the US.
@abcxyz-cx4mr
4 жыл бұрын
Yes bc British black people have different origins and histories of immigration into Britain, they come from various African countries; Ghana, Nigeria, Somalia, Zambia, etc, and various Caribbean countries: Jamaica, St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, etc. There are too many different cultures, languages, lifestyles etc, amongst British black people for there to be an immediate connection between them.
@tamerajames5590
4 жыл бұрын
Marley Barley facts
@abcxyz-cx4mr
4 жыл бұрын
Tamera James - yep 😊
@deebest4202
4 жыл бұрын
@@abcxyz-cx4mr So true, the only blacks that acknowledge each other regardless of their language or country of origin are blacks with locks. Well that's what I've experienced anyway.
@abcxyz-cx4mr
4 жыл бұрын
Zebby Best - ahaha really? That’s interesting I didn’t know that :^)
@chichiJesus
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Paige, how are u doing over there in London? I am one of ur new subscribers. You are doing a wonderful job sharing your experiences abroad. U guys look great. Shout out to Washington D.C ( "Bison, HU") & go" Ravens"
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