A British TikToker’s recent video started a conversation on social media after sharing her experiences of living in the southern United States. In a tweet and accompanying video posted by the account @Blackcapitalis, the content creator expressed her surprise and delight at witnessing more Black couples and families, a sight she found notably different from her experiences in the U.K.
A Refreshing Experience For A Black British Woman
In the video, which has garnered over 4.5 million views since its posting on April 2, 2024, the TikToker discusses her observations with a sense of enthusiasm. “It’s so refreshing to see Black men who like Black women,” she remarks, noting that such sights are less common in her home country. She mentions seeing Black men pursue Black women, respect Black women, and want to have Black children.
Black Brit moves to the South and is shocked to see all the black couples and families. pic.twitter.com/qTikam24HS
— Black Capital (@Blackcapitalis) April 2, 2024
The response to the TikToker’s video has been overwhelmingly positive, with many users sharing their experiences and perspectives. One user commented, “As a Black woman living in the South, I feel seen and appreciated in ways I never did in other parts of the country.” Another added, “This is why the conversations on this app be tripping me out lol. I live in Dallas, the majority of Black men here are with Black women but you see people on Twitter talking about every Black man they see got a white girl with him.”
Black Couples In The U.S. vs In The U.K.
However, the conversation has also prompted discussions about the different experiences of Black communities in various parts of the world. Others wanted to know why seeing Black couples in the U.K. was so unusual. One poster questioned the situation in the United Kingdom, writing, “So what’s really going on in the U.K. if this is such a culture shock.”
British born Black woman here. A lot of colourism in the UK, where Black men were heavily dating white,biracial or light skinned women. Most Black men here are one interracial relationships. The tide is turning, though. But it’s still prevalent.
— Jay (@JayDeeSoFire01) April 2, 2024
On the other hand, while some users agree that TikToker’s points are valid, they share that their experiences differ. One said, “Nothing honestly. I’ve been to many parts of the U.K. The ONLY places where I saw most black people in an interracial relationship were the places where it was only like 10 black people in the first place. So not like they had many options.”
As someone who lives in the UK, not sure what she is talking about. Sure, there seems to be “less” racial biases in dating in the UK, as compared to the USA, however most black people in the UK are with Black people.
— Kofi Adu-Gyamfi (@kadugyam) April 2, 2024
