The Expat Files

2011-10-12

What about Belize? They speak English there, so it must be a good pick for Expats, right? Well, it’s not my cup of tea but … The obvious racism in Costa Rica that tourists never see (and its deep, deep, roots). Racism and prejudice on steroids, that’s a fact of life in LA and practically no one does a thing about it. But what about 1st World Black Expats or persons of color (other than tourists) who decide to come down long term or permanently? Do they still have that all important “Grin...

What about Belize? They speak English there, so it must be a good pick for Expats, right? Well, it’s not my cup of tea but …

The obvious racism in Costa Rica that tourists never see (and its deep, deep, roots).

Racism and prejudice on steroids, that’s a fact of life in LA and practically no one does a thing about it. But what about 1st World Black Expats or persons of color (other than tourists) who decide to come down long term or permanently? Do they still have that all important “Gringo Advantage” we talk so much about… or not?

Beauty pageants in LA; one of the four national pastimes (the others being soccer, tax evasion, and software/DVD/clothing pirating) and how racism rears its ugly head even among beauty queens The further misadventures of Expat Eddie and his runway model girlfriend (i.e., how did a crazy guy like him ever end up with a down-to-earth beauty like her?)

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