African Diaspora : Russian Ukrainian Black People

[Destee]

Peace and Blessings Family,

The war between Russia and Ukraine makes me think of Black People, among other things.

What do you think of the war?

Regarding both countries, Wikipedia says :

"The Metis Foundation estimates that there were about 50,000 Afro-Russians in 2009."

"The population of Afro-Ukrainians is rather small and is mostly concentrated in the major cities of Ukraine."

Recent Articles :

Rapper Young Thug Offers Help To Africans Stranded In Ukraine Amidst The Current Violent Conflict In Eastern Europe

African Union 'disturbed' by reports of mistreatment of African students in Ukraine

‘Pushed back because we’re Black’: Africans stranded at Ukraine-Poland border

African Students Fleeing Ukraine Claim Discrimination at Poland Border: 'We're Not Getting Any Help'

African students fleeing the Russian invasion say they have been prevented from crossing to Poland due to a 'Ukrainians first' policy

Ukraine: Concerns mount as black people report racism while fleeing war zone

"You're on your own": African students stuck in Ukraine seek refuge or escape route

Thousands of African students who went to Ukraine to train to become doctors and engineers scramble to escape the Russian offensive

Thanks in advance for sharing.

Much Love and Peace.



Destee

 

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

Peace and Blessings Family,

The war between Russia and Ukraine makes me think of Black People, among other things.

What do you think of the war?

Regarding both countries, Wikipedia says :

"The Metis Foundation estimates that there were about 50,000 Afro-Russians in 2009."

"The population of Afro-Ukrainians is rather small and is mostly concentrated in the major cities of Ukraine."

Thanks in advance for sharing.

Much Love and Peace.



Destee

Thanks Sister Destee for sharing this information, it proves we Black folk are everywhere, for sure.

As far as the war, its atrocious and unprovoked, merely Putin's attempt to reestablish the old USSR.

Here's another gem for your consumption:

Life as a Black Ukrainian: How Some Natives Are Treated Like Foreigners​

Life as a Black Ukrainian: How Some Natives Are Treated Like Foreigners

“Racism ... has its unique trend on former Soviet Union soil,” according to guest speaker Terrell Starr, who discussed his research as a Fulbright scholar in Ukraine at a May 2011 Kennan Institute event. In particular, Starr focused on the experiences of African-Ukrainian women.

www.wilsoncenter.org

... Ultimately, the subject matter of Starr's "immersion interview" discouraged some people from participating in his research. Specifically, the speaker noted that African-Ukrainian men would not speak to him, as they did not want to share things about their lives that were painful. Thus, Starr's research developed into a study of African-Ukrainian women's experiences in Ukraine.

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[Destee]

Thanks Brother @Clyde C Coger Jr.

I don't see any black people in the images shared regarding the war, even the pundits are white.

This video was alarming, showing old and young Ukrainians training to use military weapons :





Destee

 

[Clyde C Coger Jr]

Thanks Brother @Clyde C Coger Jr.

I don't see any black people in the images shared regarding the war, even the pundits are white.

This video was alarming, showing old and young Ukrainians training to use military weapons :





Destee

Me either, but what I did see was that older white woman looking like a redneck handling that gun ... Our Black folk are probably somewhere hiding and scared

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[Precise Allah]

Peace and Blessings Family,

The war between Russia and Ukraine makes me think of Black People, among other things.

What do you think of the war?

Regarding both countries, Wikipedia says :

"The Metis Foundation estimates that there were about 50,000 Afro-Russians in 2009."

"The population of Afro-Ukrainians is rather small and is mostly concentrated in the major cities of Ukraine."

Thanks in advance for sharing.

Much Love and Peace.



Destee

Peace,

I'm nervous about the war. It's not hard to see how this could lead to direct involvement by the United States. It's rather unsettling to consider that the egotistical, madman named Putin has access to nuclear missiles. I'm saddened by the loss of life and very concerned about how this conflict will effect me personally. They talking about $5.00 for a gallon of gas and all the other things that will skyrocket in price over the upcoming weeks. We get to witness a form of Hitler in modern times. I'm not thrilled.

Peace