"Being Black in Singapore is Very Mentally Healing ..." (Black in Singapore) | MFiles
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Күн бұрынIn this episode of The Melanated Files (MFiles) we introduce William Gilchrist, CEO of KONSYG, a global provider of on-demand sales service for technology and MMC companies. William has been living in Singapore for over a decade and shares his journey to Singapore, working at Google and founding a startup in Singapore. Watch to hear his story.
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@TheBlackExJp 4 жыл бұрын
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@PurplePaisleyPlanner 4 жыл бұрын
I'm still watching the video. The water and sell it to him how would you sell it with the Doritos Breath was funny but so true. $2000 wow...anything is possible. 😀
@derickkyereh1622 4 жыл бұрын
Bro am from Ghana and working in McDonald’s in Saudi Arabia I want to move to Singapore bro u know someone who can help out I will pay the bill for the documents
@gloriawussah3878 3 жыл бұрын
@@derickkyereh1622 Hi I'm also from Ghana working here in Saudi Arabia as a maid and I also want to move to Singapore please link me up too if in case you get any link
@bluehaert 4 жыл бұрын
Something that a friend said: In Singapore we call ourselves Singaporean Chinese/Singaporean Malay/ Singaporean Indian etc etc. It is country first. While in the States, it is called Asian American etc etc, it is race first. I think it affects the whole narrative and mentality of the nation.
@MissyHo 4 жыл бұрын
Wow.. something I never really think about.. so true.
@karjeecheng9024 4 жыл бұрын
An astute observation.
@callizer 4 жыл бұрын
Quite the contrary. "Wooden chair" means its a chair first and foremost, while "wooden" is just the adjective that only describes what kind of chair it is. It's the same as Singaporean Chinese, which implies you put more emphasis on the Chinese part.
@muhdyasirsadon59 4 жыл бұрын
Yes as a meritocratic and democratic state. Our nationality came first than anything. Even in malaysia the cal malaysian chinese, malaysian indian and malaysian malay.
@espadac4746 4 жыл бұрын
@kuroneko You might be a new immigrant from China because the ethnic Chinese in Singapore usually call themselves Singaporean Chinese instead of Chinese Singaporean.
@sage9097 2 жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean Indian myself, one thing i can vouch for is that we do not experience racial abuse like the other countries do however, racism is not totally absent from this country as well. I do believe that the newer generation are all way more educated on this topic; hence a even better future for Singapore than what we have now. Glad Singapore has been a positive journey for you! 💗
@Trendnet18 2 жыл бұрын
Quite true but a no of people will follow how their parents think. So it's an endless cycle. Not an easy thing to solve.
@J3FFwasTaken 2 жыл бұрын
I still get racially abused by my "friends" every day and i m indian in singapore
@raidzulfakar 2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s more of people don’t know they are jokes and some people just won’t tell like when someone call an Indian appuneneh the Indian won’t say anything so they think it’s ok. It’s a bad thing that we need to tackle but with more awareness it should go away hopefully
@raidzulfakar 2 жыл бұрын
@@J3FFwasTaken I think you should tell them you are offended and as friends they should apologise and try not to do it in future. We are one people
@sage9097 2 жыл бұрын
@@J3FFwasTaken i am so sorry that you have been experiencing this and i have been there before, expressed my feelings and now they are more educated on this issue, you can try and if they are still ignorant, i guess it time to find friends who are worthy of your beautiful heart.
@TheMandom88 4 жыл бұрын
From young, Singaporeans are taught to be tolerance to other races and live in harmony. U would be surprised to see a mosque and a temple side by side.
@karjeecheng9024 4 жыл бұрын
Not only side-by-side .... there are HIndu temples and Taoist temples sharing the same premises (at least two that I know of).
@Trendnet18 4 жыл бұрын
@@karjeecheng9024 got meh?
@teohyc 4 жыл бұрын
@@Trendnet18 In Chinatown, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Marianna Temple and Masjid Jamae are on the same street
@FailedFlea93 4 жыл бұрын
Cosmo Where I live churches sometimes get shot up by gunmen. Singapore seems like a nice place to live.😌
@choonkeonglim6178 4 жыл бұрын
Let's not forget the guan yin temple at bugis. There is a hindu temple just right beside it. My friend will pray to both temples. 😁
@tashamcginnis2915 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had seen this earlier. I am in Singapore now and have been here for two weeks. Loved every moment of it.
@whatyalldoing7012 4 жыл бұрын
U sold on staying tasha
@megaredkentadate9834 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to my country.
@morganlilly4527 4 жыл бұрын
@deanwongzy 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Singapore!! :)
@keretaman 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Singapore, Tasha :D
@wangxian5767 4 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, I was really surprised by the amount of love Singapore has received from black people on this channel. I'm really glad so many of yall have felt comfortable here. Amongst my own friends, we do have conversations about micro-aggression against minority races in Singapore -- because they do exist, it just isn't systemic or blatant. As great as things are, there is always room for improvement. Thanks for the lovely video, and a big warm hug from a Singaporean girl! :)
@beyourself2444 3 жыл бұрын
It's not system but it is cultural which might be worse
@yuntingtan5855 2 жыл бұрын
It IS systemic -the oppression towards Muslims where mosques cannot blast the prayers (which is essential to their religion) because it’s considered noise pollution in Singapore - and oppression towards LGBT community in terms of housing , treatment in the national service program, and Singapore’s archaic laws penalises gay men. And systemic oppression exists in the press.
@rotipandan 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to say, you clearly don't understand minority problems. Yes, racist incidents are pretty low in Singapore but systematic discrimination and oppression is actually very ingrained in our country. As a person of the majority race, you probably don't realize it because you don't experience these things. But as a minority I can tell you that these things exist.
@Myuca_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@yuntingtan5855 This is Singapore not the US. We say races you bring up lgbt, etc. Like bruh
@Koriolis 2 жыл бұрын
@@Myuca_ it's bigotry. It's the same effect and phenomenon. nitpicking isn't going to make it go away.
@angandy683 4 жыл бұрын
That’s the way we were brought up...never judge a person from the cover...and we don’t view anyone in terms of race, language or religion. We welcome anyone who is peace loving, contribute to our country and also, take care of our assets to stay in Singapore, anytime.
@Trendnet18 4 жыл бұрын
Yep in a way yes. But when comes to jobs or treatment of collugues of minorities is different. But nothing compared to the states at least you don't get shot /killed in broad daylight.
@kellyedey5952 4 жыл бұрын
That is a lie and what is more you know it.
@Trendnet18 4 жыл бұрын
@@kellyedey5952 not if recruiters tell you that.
@courier772 4 жыл бұрын
@@kellyedey5952 It is true. Because we rather judge people on their SES (Social economic status) and how high their education is... :/ Not much better but these things will exist as long as sentient beings exists
@chloetay4725 4 жыл бұрын
proud to be singaporean! :)
@exas4791 4 жыл бұрын
In Asia, people want to know ur race or ethnicity so that they know how to treat u. U don't want to inadvertently ask ur colleagues to join u in eating, drinking or doing anything, which might be taboo to their beliefs or religions.
@mamajsingsjoy 4 жыл бұрын
Not true at all. We just have to be respectful to our fellow Singaporeans when we're dining together. I've been dining with my Malay/Indian friends for the past decades and I haven't encountered any issues, not even once. I'm a true blue Singaporean 😉
@exas4791 4 жыл бұрын
@@mamajsingsjoy U r not the only Singaporean 🙂 U are assuming that every Singaporean of every socio-economic background, every age and different levels of sociability, has the same background cultural knowledge and personal interest as u do. Of course schools celebrate Racial Harmony Day, but they don't teach specific or sensitive information, do they ? We learnt the specifics from our family, school friends and/ or colleagues around us. If my grandmother, father and friends of different races, didn't tell me certain specifics, I would have committed certain social faux pax.
@mamajsingsjoy 4 жыл бұрын
@@exas4791 I don't know which school u attended when you were young but the primary school I attended did taught us social studies well. Racial Harmony Day isn't just celebrated blindly or for the sake of it. There is a constant reminder behind this, to be mindful, aware of the living space we're sharing with many others that are different culturally and be respectful and tolerant to one another. Perhaps you're not a Singaporean and that's why it seems difficult for u to even sit down and enjoy a meal with different races but this is just a norm for us. And if you're a true blue Singaporean, u don't have to be forced into accepting different races and cultures here bcos we all grow up with them. I don't understand why your reply sounds as though u need to be taught in school and at home to accept others that are different from u. Even if you're not being taught then, u grow up with so many different races around u. Surely, u have already grown accustomed to everyone, unless you're not one of us. Bottom line is, be mindful and respectful to ppl around us.
@exas4791 4 жыл бұрын
@@mamajsingsjoy mama J sings I am ur fellow citizen, so I don't appreciate your random accusations that I can't sit down to have meals with anyone different from me and have to be forced to accept others who r racially different. I'm not at all disputing that we r an admirable, well-functioning multi-racial society. The video is viewed by people who r not Singaporeans too, so for u to paint a picture-perfect racial paradise which was not hard-won historically, seemed too naive for my taste. I used to teach social studies, so I know the context. U yourself raised the topic of what school one was from. Things improve, but let's not pretend that we have never known anyone at all who did not have any close friends of different races. U also misconstrued my point that in real life, we need family, friends and colleagues around us to learn bits of cultural knowledge in daily life i.e. acquire cultural sensitivity, which u as a Singaporean can take for granted, compared to some non-Singaporean audiences of this video.
@mamajsingsjoy 4 жыл бұрын
@@exas4791 Wow, your comments here just show u as a person, not a Singaporean. Did I say somewhere that I'm painting a picture perfect Singapore now? I'm just saying that I never had any difficulties asking someone of a different race to have a meal together here ever. If that person is a Muslim, we'll have halal food. If that person is a vegetarian, let's go vegetarian and so on. I'm just replying to all your comments, there's no need to be so defensive. And yes, I know there are ppl around the world reading this and that's why I want ppl to know, racism doesn't happen here. Of cos you'll hear little comments like how Chinese are loud and crass, Malays are lazy or Indians stinks etc. These are not racism, they're just some petty talks abt one another just like how one would talk abt their colleagues or neighbours. Racism is deep, it bears hatred and intolerance. Unless u really do feel this towards a different race, pls.. go take a chill pill and sit down somewhere.
@Fate025 4 жыл бұрын
Just to provide some background on my country as a Singaporean. Many decades ago, racism and bloody racial riots between Chinese, Malays and Indians lead to lots of people dying and senseless slaughter on all sides. Hence the vision of the government and the now deceased Mr Lee Kuan Yew (the 1st prime minister) back then was to make sure it doesn’t repeat. One of the most prominent measures was to make sure in public housing, your neighbours were of a different race than yours. That experience of living side by side, understanding and being tolerent of our cultural differences, really helped to make racism a relic of our past and no longer a thing in present Singapore.
@BD-ze3ys 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is a very interesting approach! I think that would be really beneficial in the US
@yxinz 4 жыл бұрын
Singapore is truly unique and beautiful. As a Singaporean, I’m really proud of our country and how far we’ve come.
@sthk1998 4 жыл бұрын
Correct, Singapore is a society more so segregated by class and wealth as compared to race or religion.
@warricklow4218 4 жыл бұрын
That's why expats from any country as long as they're rich have such a good time here, also can enjoy our economy
@ao8271 3 жыл бұрын
@@warricklow4218 they gotta do more for the community
@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG 2 жыл бұрын
@Stephen Tan I don’t think the wealth gap is such a good thing either.…
@EVL-xj5vc 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha true!
@mabelho2136 2 жыл бұрын
As citizens, we can all walk on the same streets and go to the same public schools with equal chances. Now where is the segregation you're talking about???
@tanjames9849 4 жыл бұрын
I am a Singaporean. People’s colours, races or religion don’t matters or crosses Singaporean minds in general. We have people from all over the world working here in Singapore. The company I am with have people from Malaysia, China, Korea, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, & others countries as far as I know. A second UN so to speak.
@gloriawussah3878 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, James, I'm from Ghana and I want to move to Singapore but I don't know anyone there can you link me please I will pay for the expense
@peikinwinner6255 4 жыл бұрын
👍👍 so far Singapore has the best reviews about Blacks in Asia.
@thasugar7183 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm impressed
@darrenlai2436 4 жыл бұрын
Well, in a way we do not care about your race. (Not to be rude) it is just like everyone is equal
@darrenlai2436 4 жыл бұрын
Well, in a way we do not care about your race. (Not to be rude) it is just like everyone is equal
@Amidat 4 жыл бұрын
Probably because they partially formed as a result of racism against them... The Malays discriminated against the ethnic Chinese. That is ultimately what caused many ethnic Chinese to go to Singapore and ultimately the break up of the federation
@beyourself2444 3 жыл бұрын
@Onceakid Because all black people are 7 feet tall and 500 lbs...
@RTDon 4 жыл бұрын
I'm really sold on traveling to Singapore from the positive experiences of other melaninated people
@ameenahsf 4 жыл бұрын
Same!
@sarahmahalingami7792 4 жыл бұрын
@@billymoses9925 This is another thing which the media has just selectively focused on to show you one side (ie. brainwashed), be it Singapore, China or any place that's not the USA.I'm assuming you are a US citizen. Sure, a ticket half way round the world is going to be expensive,; if you stay in a 5 star hotel it's super expensive (try a dorm that has a room option, or a 3-star hotel that's actually clean), if you choose an aircon food court (S$6-8 min) over a hawker centre (S$2.50 to 4 on avg), it's prob be twice as ex, or a restaurant then maybe 3x expensive, etc. It's your choice as a tourist. Of course, living here long term is another story.
@Cahluvca 4 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Visited many times in my military career and civilian govt...nicely run city with excellent mass transit.
@star12341998 4 жыл бұрын
The younger generation in Singapore was brought up with the idea of racial harmony ingrained in us, so there’s hardly malicious racist intent among the younger generation (at least I speak for those in their 20s). It’s just the older adults that may be a bit racist (or a lot... 🤦🏻♀️😔) but there’s no helping that now 🤷🏻♀️ so travelling to Singapore could be a positive experience and totally not expensive if you frequent Hawker centres and street food instead of restaurants.
@nodrama490 4 жыл бұрын
disturbed safest place
@Watchingvideoslikeu 4 жыл бұрын
Headed to Singapore for my Summer internship in May of 2020. I’m excited it’s the country I want to do business in most of all.
@weirdlikethat22 4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry the current pandemic is putting your plans on hold. When you're here, whenever that may be, I hope you'll have a great time.
@seriousyrius7334 4 жыл бұрын
Since young Singaporean are taught to accept and treat every race and religion equally in class and it's even recited in our morning pledge in school which start off like this: "We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion..."
@darenwong5146 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. I should move here, sick of the west tbh
@chua0245 2 жыл бұрын
We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.
@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG 2 жыл бұрын
@SeriosSyrius LOL… You missed out the DEMOCRACY Part though.… 🤔😆
@Myuca_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG anddd whats wrong with democracy?
@cherruveam5871 2 жыл бұрын
@@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG it’s continuous lol that’s why they put dots
@SuccessforLifester 4 жыл бұрын
36:48 for the experience of a black man in Singapore
@Fakeslimshady 4 жыл бұрын
literally only 2 minutes
@DarkWater4Eva 4 жыл бұрын
@@Fakeslimshady Right!!! Moronic channel
@angcil88 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@shaan5584 4 жыл бұрын
singapore doesn't have a race segregation problem, we have a wealth segregation problem
@unfairworld2076 2 жыл бұрын
but alot good hearted singaporean that willing to help low income family or donate....
@treelo11 2 жыл бұрын
@@unfairworld2076 because the amount of money they donate is peanuts to wealthy people. That is precisely what wealth segregation means. Something that means so little to people being the equivalent of plenty for the poor.
@NormallyImKim 2 жыл бұрын
underrated comment!
@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG 2 жыл бұрын
@@unfairworld2076 The lower Income don’t need your donations. They need your Labour Unions to literally FUNCTION as it should be and NOT simply paying Lip service. Closing One eye to employers NOT paying OT and exploitations by giving LOW basic salaries disproportionate to their skillsets is not helping.
@tim8472 2 жыл бұрын
i don’t think you understand what wealth segregation means
@Theblackhippieh 4 жыл бұрын
I met a guy from Singapore when I lived in Taiwan. His name was Jerome and I asked him how he got that name. He said when his Dad lived in the States he had a best friend named Jerome and he decided to name his son after his friend. That story warmed my heart.
@Patroclus27 2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Such a cute story. But jerome is also a relatively common boys name here I knew 3 jerome’s growing up here
@MaryRalladi 4 жыл бұрын
Wowww it's crazy how similar our stories are from being fascinated to one country, to studying abroad, to doing sales for a year abroad to then being picked up by a big tech company. I feel like I'm looking at my future self! Very insightful interview.
@miasykes7420 4 жыл бұрын
I am 7 months out of Los Angeles. So far I have lived in Bali, Thailand, and now in Danang, Vietnam. I love Asia and I plan to stay abroad for some time!
@YouCanCallMeChrys 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't think I would watch the whole interview but the time flew. It's nice to have a backstory about his life, as a viewer, it made me more invested to hear the whole story and not just see the current success. Great interview! I'm looking forward to more
@TheRealHonestT 4 жыл бұрын
I can agree with mentally healing. I lived in Argentina for six months and Korea for another six months. Both times I lived outside the US, my soul felt like it was at peace. That's not to say that life was perfect, but everyone had more peace within themselves and that created a peaceful environment. In the US, it feels like everyone is on edge. A lot of people are financially stressed out so that can certainly contribute to the hostility. Even the people who are "well off" seem on edge and paranoid (more than anyone else). At a certain point, it just becomes easier to stay inside and leave when you have to run errands or go to work because most people in the environment are not pleasant to be around. To anyone reading this, please protect your joy and don't let negative people enter your life. I want to be a professor (currently a software design engineer) and I'm not sure the US facilitates is the top destination. I worked at MIT for a summer research position, and compared to the Korean school I studied at, it was just not as great as many made it seem. All of this is to say that the US feels like a gimmick and living here (providing all my endless labor) feels like I'm getting ripped off. Well, at least I get paid well. But please remember, that money can't replace happiness. Never.
@rosettal9797 4 жыл бұрын
You are so right about America. It is indeed very stressful and people here seem angry all the time. That American dream is an illusion and the quality of life here is not peaceful at all. Everything is about money and material goods and, as you said money can not replace happiness.
@zeffanayahyisrael8428 4 жыл бұрын
How was Argentina. What was you r experience like there.
@TheRealHonestT 4 жыл бұрын
@@zeffanayahyisrael8428 It was fun and relaxing for the most part. I was an exchange student so my experience does not reflect what it's like to live there permanently. I do speak a passable level of Spanish (because of family and friends), so I took courses in Spanish and most of my friends there didn't speak English, so I had to only use Spanish. The downside to Argentina is that it is fairly poor, but the people there seem so relaxed and carefree that the richness of a country doesn't even matter. There were some annoying people there, but, not the level of the US where it seems like every other person has it out for you. I thought about moving there, but I need to do more research on job prospects. I encourage you to do research as well! You never know what's waiting out there for you!
@SeattleTgrind 4 жыл бұрын
Honest Tea Rants wow I totally agree
@zeffanayahyisrael8428 4 жыл бұрын
You ever make videos about your experiences living abroad
@madstarr2 4 жыл бұрын
Another great interview! I could hear in William's responses the influences his parents have had on his successes. My parents emphasized education but not travel, but I emphasize both to my kids. We don't travel much around the US, that can wait until I retire, for now it's all about International travel.
@CCCC-fp5gw 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this very much. This is the power of education and early exploration
@1971gift 4 жыл бұрын
I love my people from The Chi. Enjoyed this interview...resonated on so many levels. Thank you again
@fdmtearn9784 4 жыл бұрын
Another Great Production Ranzo. William keeps it simple...Persevere, Make the most of his experience and keeps simple focus! Sounds like a great success formula.
@sanju07 2 жыл бұрын
On a sleepless night, so happy I came across this! Thank you for sharing!!!
@00mpa1oomp4 4 жыл бұрын
this is such a fantastic interview! the interviewer doesn't interject much, allow William to narrate his journey to what exactly brought him to this point in his life. didn't even realize how quickly 47 mins went through!
@joylynne8 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. This is one of the best channels.
@PurplePaisleyPlanner 4 жыл бұрын
Wow...never been to Singapore and this was so nice to watch and also very inspirational. Beautiful country.
@tantoby8128 4 жыл бұрын
Purple Paisley Planner Welcome to visit!🤗
@myoung1970s 4 жыл бұрын
We have to recite the National Pledge every morning before school starts. “We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation."
@miaomiao07 4 жыл бұрын
Yes visit us!
@shimmyshimmy6724 4 жыл бұрын
Visit us! wld love to show you ard!
@eseosarain 4 жыл бұрын
On flight right now to my first visit to Singapore. Hope to run into some my black peeps there. From NC to Singapore. Long flight ☺️😎
@jaychow3208 4 жыл бұрын
thank you for your kind video..Singapore is great!
@TheKamakuraGardener 4 жыл бұрын
A refreshing conversation, especially about how Singaporean’s view race! 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@flex2678 4 жыл бұрын
@fried okra Get real. It's typical for Chinese to assume their cultural ways should be adhered to by others (the Chinese way). Your claiming that "confidence" (if you're even using the word properly) is the problem doesn't even make sense. The issue is Singaporean Malay's did not conform to the way "Chinese" wanted them too, that was the problem. And that is obvious because some Chinese customs don't suite the Malays who are ethically Muslim. Classic that you would even mention Malays since Singapore was once part of Malaysia and the Chinese (now Singaporeans) were the ones who sought indepedence hence Singapore. And let's be honest Singapore isn't exactly Malay friendly. And remember at the end of the day, it was the Chinese who came to the Southeast Asia as immigrants for labour and to escape war in China etc.
@hen5244 4 жыл бұрын
@fried okra yesss couldnt agree more. it s super hard to assimilate muslim, they will tend to follow their sharia law over civil law. and their religion is not questionable. I believe they should live within their own people not in other countries
@keretaman 4 жыл бұрын
@@hen5244 you sound like you dont know a thing about Singaporean Muslims. Muslims and non-muslims in Singapore get along well when it comes to our daily stuff. Of course there is still subtle racism, minor conveniences, and also economic disadvantages for being a minority. But no, read more about Singapore first please. You might want to know that we can't really go back to where we came from because this is region is exactly where we are from lol. Read some books. About sharia law vs civil law: we have BOTH in Singapore. Yes yall, Singapore has sharia law. Go check out the Administration of Muslim Law Act. It covers certain aspects of sharia law and it applies to Muslim citizens of Singapore. Did you know that about Singapore? Shocked to know how muslim-friendly Singapore is? I'm glad where I am. Assalamualaikum.
@ilhandaanish2381 4 жыл бұрын
victor mate you have no idea do you We Malays fit in extremely well with the Chinese heck some Malays know more Chinese than Malay. We actually have fit well with them for a long while now
@MrDamning 4 жыл бұрын
@@hen5244 you have apparently never heard our 4 separate people of different races cuss in the 4 main languages we have here
@marvdes1975 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this interview.I will definitely view it again
@hoaraviciosopena6575 4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful, elocuent and fascinating experience! I love this channel!!
@seek1028 4 жыл бұрын
Love this interview ...
@QSRWORKXCHANGE 4 жыл бұрын
Great interview Bro keep doing what you're doing.
@bernardheathaway9146 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your services Ranzo!
@rashadpreston7389 4 жыл бұрын
I love this show. Hope one day I can travel to these places
@OriginalBernieBro 4 жыл бұрын
Of course you can it's just a plane ticket away ;-)
@rashadpreston7389 4 жыл бұрын
@william carter unfortunately my friend I've made a lot of bad decisions throughout my life. At this point I'm just happy to wake up, eat, and go to work and not have to worry about police or someone trying to kill me or rob me.
@Ashley-yy3de 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck Wayne! I spent a summer in China and it was the best summer of my life
@nelliehyder2658 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really, really interesting episode from The Melanated Files with William Gilchrist. This is an extremely intellectual man. He allows knowledge and self awareness to define himself. He believes in educating the mind. He's awesome.
@reveirg9 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys like Singapore. I always smiled to an African American when I was a kid. They would always smile back and it would always feel so good. It's almost like.. they're so soulful. And I'd also always be super amped whenever one takes the stage at Esplanade because I know I will be in a good time with great music.
@liwen9996 4 жыл бұрын
so true!! i dont smile at them since im too shy but whenever i see an African American, i always unconsciously stare since i find them so beautiful
@kingjames2226 3 жыл бұрын
Should I learn Malay or Mandarin before I visit Singapore ? Thx
@rotipandan 2 жыл бұрын
@@kingjames2226 Our working language is English but knowing Malay or Mandarin (or Tamil) would be an added bonus
@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG 2 жыл бұрын
@@liwen9996 You reminded me of My puppy, always so eager to please but is that always the case… 😆
@babysherl493 2 жыл бұрын
They’ve always been dope asf, I love them 💯 the last thing I want someone to think is that I look down on them because of their race. Never ever ever ever in my life.
@msnangiej 3 жыл бұрын
My super awesome and smart cousin. He has been brilliant since he was a child. Way beyond his years
@dyb-yv1tl 4 жыл бұрын
William is not "white washed," He just was lucky enough to be born in an upper middle class environment with two educated parents with a international world view. So sick and tired of blacks, especially American blacks, ready to criticize a different (i,e, not from the hood) upbringing that is not stereotypical of black folks you know (or know of). That criticism sounds ignorant...or jealous.
@themarbleking 4 жыл бұрын
It’s good that he could find a honest place to thrive, he could not do that in America because he is essentially honest. The US is the most corrupt country in human history. You can get anything done if you know who to bribe. Anything! As long as you’re white.
@kaycutie1 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, they are ignorant and jealous.
@apontesmith 4 жыл бұрын
Mercedes Asant
@ronaldboykin9755 4 жыл бұрын
Everyone should get actual experience in other countries no matter where they’re from! Learning about other countries and the cultures can’t be learned from tv isn’t the way!
@Bayo106 4 жыл бұрын
@busby pero a person cant be white washed. a black person is black. art and culture can be white washed, not people, not even those who bleach
@kjordan5456 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview.
@yongchenseng4739 4 жыл бұрын
Singapore dont care about colour .we welcome most as long as you are upright .and you dont do bad things here ,we welcome you .
@Ian-hn8ty 4 жыл бұрын
its just that Singaporean are not vocal, and having Blacks here is just make them curious. Wait till government let in 100k Blacks then you see how forums talk about them lol. No countries welcome new people in huge numbers. dont be naive.
@shonest8489 4 жыл бұрын
Ian Agree. Tendency to self praise here is nauseating. Of course the African Americans are not bothered here when they are so few of them and speaks with Ang moh accent! Try mistaking a singaporean Chinese for a China Chinese and you see the true colours. Yes, Singaporeans are not racist, bigoted is the word.
@deanwongzy 4 жыл бұрын
@@shonest8489 We uphold our Singaporean Chinese identity and how is that bigoted? We have our differences with the Chinese from China and that is that. The fact remains that in ethnic chinese communities, hardly anyone wants to be related to mainlanders because of the way they do things. Doesn't mean I hate China as well. It is a nice place no doubt. But we do have our differences.
@relativelybasic 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes we do. Look at how minorities are regarded by the majority. Malay, Indian, Filipino, Bangladeshi. The racism is silent and judging.
@wxlfie2 4 жыл бұрын
@@relativelybasic i personally feel that there's not much racism among the younger generation, yes they may say some racist stuffs but it's a joke half the time and doesnt actually purposefully discriminate people of other races
@carlosdantas4622 4 жыл бұрын
Great interview!
@freeman8759 4 жыл бұрын
Great title!!! Great vid. If most of the content of youtube could be this informative...
@jasonrose1975 2 жыл бұрын
I'm very delighted to hear your interview my brother and for sure i always love to visit Singapore based on my research it is a safe place and people are happy and infrastructure is amazing.Good job brother and peace✌
@RTDon 4 жыл бұрын
Refreshing to be treated as an individual, human being
@myoung1970s 4 жыл бұрын
We have to recite the National Pledge every morning before school starts. “We, the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation."
@Liz-ux8be 4 жыл бұрын
Not just being black in Singapore is very mentally healing, even other races and nationality will feel the same too. our government is fair to all regardless of religion or race, rich or poor.
@tanteckthye7409 4 жыл бұрын
Having watch this, I pray and hope that all Singaporean remember this. First of all our pledge, next how our early leaders place the right policies in place. I won't say we do not have racism, we still need to work on that, but most importantly, never allow the citizens of Singapore or foreigners in Singapore to poke fun or write bad stuff about race, language or religion. This is what keeps racial harmony. One pokes fun at another, will invoke a revenge from the other, then it's nor stop, just like those movies especially Asian movies, taking revenge for honor etc. Any poking and bad stuff be it verbally or written must be punish, that is that. It needs to be nip at the beginning.
@trusttruth9916 4 жыл бұрын
This Guy was well Schooled by his Parents it really shows.... Brilliant interview KUTGW! I really want to go to South Korea being as I'm in Japan But Singapore is Looking more ands More appealing each video you do from Singapore! There seems to be less red tape to flourish in Singapore.
@nicoled272 4 жыл бұрын
Come to Singapore! We welcome all races. You'll have a great time!
@trusttruth9916 4 жыл бұрын
nicole d Thank you I will visit very Very shortly...
@jackiestarr2881 Жыл бұрын
I 'm so proud of William Gilchrist, CEO- KONSYG, I love his story of where he came from and what he has accomplished, Now!
@mamanomusa-storyteller764 3 жыл бұрын
Great interview! I'm from the windy city too! Always dreamed about traveling as a child, can definitely relate! The world is huge! Thanks
@shimmyshimmy6724 4 жыл бұрын
I am so proud of my country! Majulah Singapura!
@gloriawussah3878 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm Ghanaian and I'm looking forward to moving to Singapore and assistance from you please
@shimmyshimmy6724 3 жыл бұрын
@@gloriawussah3878 Sure! You can drop your questions here
@gloriawussah3878 3 жыл бұрын
@@shimmyshimmy6724 I want to come to Singapore and look for a job but I don't have a family there I will like to know if you can assist me to come there I will pay for all my expense
@gloriawussah3878 3 жыл бұрын
Singapore is Visa-free for a Ghanaian passport holder for 30 days then I will get a work permanent Visa I need more information
@user-es9vs8bi5c 9 ай бұрын
I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life in Singapore!
@CraigDeLarge 4 жыл бұрын
Nailed it again! Thanks!
@orzRaspberrih 4 жыл бұрын
i think people in singapore have dumb stereotypes like everywhere else, but we don't truly believe anyone is inferior due to race, because of the intense emphasis on other measures of ability, like grades or intelligence. singapore has made racism pretty irrelevant by shifting the focus on to other forms of competition. which really doesn't seem so bad
@Callsign-Blade_RunnerSG 2 жыл бұрын
Elitism…
@Amidat 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Sin606 4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this channel and series. I want to create a business but it never crossed my mind I might end up managing it and not doing. This isn't bad but if it's something I have an passion for it could be troubling.
@hawkhea7527 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing journey. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@LaLabutterfly 4 жыл бұрын
People would be surprised how many Africans live in Asia. I’ve lived and grew up in South East Asia for over 20yrs. Since moving back to my own country, SEA is more home to me than anywhere else.
@kayflip2233 2 жыл бұрын
There are even Black people that migrated to Asia 70,000 years ago that still live in Asia (Papua New Guinea). Also, many indigenous people of Southeast Asian countries are Black (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Philippines, Malaysia).
@ciwanechris1428 Жыл бұрын
Very good video m'y brother ! God bless you for what u are doing ☺👍
@shunwilliams6180 4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel very helpful
@Mskaytee 4 жыл бұрын
Nice interview. Very inspirational! 🙌🏽
@mosca3289 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice.
@gigibigh5057 4 жыл бұрын
Inspiring!!
@reuben9232 4 жыл бұрын
10 years in singapore and you dont speak a word of singlish.. thats already a great acheivement .
@gerardgoh797 4 жыл бұрын
Glad u are loving SG. God bless!
@bhole1278 4 жыл бұрын
Great conversation!
@33tboogie116 4 жыл бұрын
I love his optimistic view on life ❤️
@CosmicErrata 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to have you here.
@quakespr 4 жыл бұрын
Wow how i wish i was in that sale seminar. That is really enlightening on how to sell that water.
@lovagirl7777 3 жыл бұрын
loved this!
@22s22a 4 жыл бұрын
I love these so much
@MikeJones-in3uk 4 жыл бұрын
This man is very well spoken and great attitude to boost. I enjoy listening to him.
@dman4262 4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't matter if William is black or not black, hearing someone speak so candidly knowledgeably and positively about life experiences is so refreshing. Maybe it is due to his upbringing or his experiences overseas but people should keep striving for knowledge about the world like him. Give up on having just one world view as it will make you less likely to be on edge all the time!
@griffinina 4 жыл бұрын
Hearing how William talks about being a salesperson, I would love to join his webinar on how to be a great salesperson.
@2e3crescens 2 жыл бұрын
LOLOL, I was so invested into his sales presentation
@TheBlackExJp 2 жыл бұрын
It was good, wasn’t it?
@SomethingNewAMBW 4 жыл бұрын
They're really making me want to visit Singapore to visit. I'm currently living in Beijing
@kyoko703 4 жыл бұрын
See the world while you're young. :)
@kly1994 4 жыл бұрын
it's really interesting to hear his perspective on being black in asian and how it's different from being black in the western world. It's a different take from what I'm used to hearing; Asians being blunt but not offensive due to there being no/little baggage with the words.
@thatboholife5150 4 жыл бұрын
His life story is interesting. Love seeing a Black man with a different prospective.
@LittleMissRollerCoaster 2 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a Singaporean where we recites our National Pedge with heart and pride! Keep moving forward Singapore where everyone united as one people! Majulah Singapura!
@amubi 4 жыл бұрын
Singapore is a multi-culture country unlike most of the world. The local people respects each other religion and culture since their migrants parent step foot there. You'll enjoy the huge variety of food from different ethnic group there.
@Jack-hy2ki 4 жыл бұрын
We had racial riot before and many died. We learnt from history and became a better nation.
@audreyang902 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for loving my country.
@MarcSTyler 3 жыл бұрын
I am living "the xpat experience spain" and i love the BEJ channel! the host looks like the little brother of RZA from wu-tang ;)
@5kingquan 4 жыл бұрын
Love it
@midodzitay2446 4 жыл бұрын
William looked shy ☺️ and apprehensive at the start; but soon settled in. Bravo 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Renzo, j’ai vraiment apprécié ça. C’est une image positive. Merci 🙏
@SRunni_ 4 жыл бұрын
Singapore is like a hidden jewel in Asia. I place I hope to visit soon
@kindajal 4 жыл бұрын
well we love each other's food no matter the race so why not love the people too! (ps im Muslim but i love Chinese style food but ofc im restricted) doesn't mean i cant enjoy halal Chinese style food :))
@SianaRepmad 4 жыл бұрын
This man is the real Bruce Wayne.....just brilliant....just...😑wow
@jamaulmiller 4 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Halfway through the interview I had an urge to read, so it's funny it ended with favorite books. The beginning turned my stomach tho. (Water Analogy)
@mattl9831 2 жыл бұрын
I'm an Australian expat & have lived in Singapore for 4 years. It's a great place to live & from my experience the locals won't dislike someone because of race, it will be because of behaviour. The government here is one of the best in the world & the smartest thing they did was to ensure a mixture of races in public housing. Like in Australia where I grew up with all races & religions. Having said all of that white privilege still runs rampant here as with most of Asia.
@singalore 2 жыл бұрын
I bumped into Willam in a supermarket (as a stranger) and he was really friendly. He was wearing his basketball jersey and the first thing I asked him was if he can dunk.
@boiledpotato9826 2 жыл бұрын
I am a Singaporean Chinese and honestly I would love more black people to come here to live
@ChikaJihyo 2 жыл бұрын
As a black person who loves Singapore, your comment really made my day ☺️🌸💗
@aniraz90s 4 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter whether you are black or white. We are all humans. My mum is half Chinese, half Malay (very fair, white) and my dad is half Sri Lankan Indian, half Eurasian (very dark, black). I am mixed between the two. Medium skin toned. Nobody cared even though they thought my dad wasn't my real dad. Lol. But when they look at my mum, they would immediately understand the whole thing. People talk to him like a normal person and he doesn't complain about anyone being racist here in Singapore. He is already 66 years old and a happy old man. 😅
@beyourself2444 3 жыл бұрын
Aren't those ethnic groups though. They're all Asian so I guess there are many mixed ethnic rather than mixed race people in Singapore
@rerrr2215 4 жыл бұрын
Singaporeans are raised up to accept other races
@beyourself2444 3 жыл бұрын
You mean tolerate, I know that the n-word is used a lot even though thete's no reason to use it.
@rerrr2215 3 жыл бұрын
@@beyourself2444 yea tolerate is a better fitting word. Actually, I've never heard anyone use the n word before
@zy5992 2 жыл бұрын
@@beyourself2444 yes so true
@BudgetStudios 2 жыл бұрын
As a Singaporean, I can say that we have this form of mindset to be mindful about what we say to strangers. We try to respect others, of course, there are always people who tend to be very rude and boastful. But generally, Singaporeans are groomed to be respectful and thoughtful
@relativelybasic 4 жыл бұрын
I love how this political video about race turned into a business podcast.
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