I have a difficult time explaining myself to other citizens because they perceive I'm doing something wrong. I immediately turn it back to them and ask, who are you, and why do you need to know? For example, I went to Texas just south of Austin, stopped at a gas station, and was getting money at the ATM machine. A Coca-Cola delivery person came in and began speaking in a foreign language. I didn't pay attention because I did not understand. As I'm going through the ATM process, he says again louder. Finally, I look behind me and see him looking at me. I said, I don't know what language you speak, but were you talking to me? He said, Oh, sorry, bro, I thought you were Mexican. So I turned it back to him and said, "Sprechen Sie Deutsch?" He looked confused and said, "Excuse me?" I repeated myself and said it again, Sprechen Sie Deutsch? He said, sorry, bro, I can't understand. Immediately, I said, oh, I was asking if you spoke German. He said no. I was like, I thought all of you spoke German. My bad, BRO. All of a sudden, all seven white people in the gas station were looking at me like, how dare you? After the delivery person walked by, he caught on to what I was saying and apologized. He said, wow, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to assume you were Mexican. And I said, now you know what it feels like when people assume, then smiled at him. He understood the lesson learned, and we both went our way. As for the seven people in line, they learned a little about critical race theory!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA. My point is: don't explain yourself because you think you have to; make them explain themselves to you and teach them the lesson.

You answering questions?? That was your first mistake. STOP being so humble and docile with these folks.

“STOP‼️ Mind your business & keep it moving‼️” would be the extent of my conversation w/these people. Total strangers trying to tell a whole grown ass person what to do or not to do w/own property, yeah that wouldn’t go over well either. They are probably wondering why she is even there when the system REDLINED these people over to the other side of the tracks. Force their hand. If they call the police or put their hands on you Sis’, SUE THEM INTO THE NEXT CENTURY‼️

South Carolina is racist. Buying a house is difficult and as a child, I had a principal that lied and got me expelled from school. I’m ready to leave the State and its corruption behind me. In your case, they probably liked the dress and had never seen a pretty black woman. The fact that you were happy, and not bothering anyone they were looking to ruin your day. Stand strong and let them hate.

Wow Beautiful black woman I'm not going to tell you its like that every where in America because that will be a lie some places you just don't belong there I hope you and your husband find a state our country you are respected and feel safe my long time friend moved from there to Texas 2 months ago because of that reason stay safe when I retired I relocate to the Philippines

I am sorry that you had to go through that. It's sad that I feel no matter where we go, this is the type of stuff we have to deal with. This is coming from a person who tries to have a positive outlook on the world .

I got anxiety listening to your story. Sucks to have to be questioned when you're just taking pics of yourself. Shouldn't have to explain unless there was a no trespassing sign. I recently moved to Jacksonville, NC and it's most definitely something in the air. On my walk to the beauty supply store two white women saw me walking. A couple minutes after entering the beauty supply store they both walk in. They seemed so out of place like they just wanted to see where I was going. Not to say they weren't coming to shop but they looked at me when they walked in and did some aimless browsing. It was so weird. I've experienced several situations that rubbed me the wrong way. Although i still do things alone it feels very risky...

Thank you for sharing that with us. It happens to me all the time, and the most common is through phone calls.

The fact that they make you feel obligated to answer their questions. They're not law enforcement, you didn't have to answer anything.

I hate that that happened to you. I love your dress. Sending you lots of peace and wishes of success.

I'm a truck driver it's racist all over this country you not going to change some people it just as racist up north, it has to do with where you are, I live in south carolina and it know different from another place in America.

Im in D.C. choclate city and the racism is not just from blacks but asians as well, latinos, in Md when i was in college on the elevator where i lived a mother said to her son and husband smiling: " i didnt know prostitutes lived in this building." It was 99 degrees i jad on a halter and black pants, i was younger stunned and cried. Sis this society is racist, i can tell you a story that happened in Rome, Aruba, unfortunately its everywhere, i have also lived in Charleston Sc for a year so ueah, i do know. Blessings to you Hun😢❤🙏☀️.

It was all the QUESTIONS FOR ME ..

Ran across this video thats crazy . I live in Anderson and I haven't had any known problems like that. People are a trip tho

I would love to move to the south for the rich history, warm weather, and opportunity to live the “lake” life. But this here, just confirms that it still isn’t quite ready for my multi ethnic family. Blessings to you Queen and please stay vigilant.

seeeeeee you are so elegant because me -- honey, I wouldnt have answered anything. like MIND YOUR BUISINESS SIR. Im also from the midwest so its a little different here. You are beautiful thanks for sharing your experience. !

The dress is cutee!!! And that’s North Carolina for you! I love the south but it’s such a terrible place for racism! I love how calm that you were in the situation!

I'm sorry this happened to you. But, the south is a different breed of people. I live in NC and things are so visible now. People are very brave in showing their true feelings towards racism. I think SC is worse than NC, but racism is racism.

I'm a white male, and my wife and I now live in Greer, near Greenville. Until the last two years, I never even thought about race. My best friend for the past 40 years is an immigrant from Ethiopia, and my wife is of Asian Indian origin. Our friend mix is about 80% white, 20% non-white, based upon the people we are close to from work, neighborhood, etc. Almost all of us are conservative, including the blacks. None of us give a damn about color. Martin Luther King wanted his children to be judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin. Now, with Antifa and BLM, that is changing. Conservative values are opposed to racism. Racism is never acceptable. Where there is racism, we should work toward changing it, but we should not burn down and destroy the country with no real understanding of human history. The charge of racism has become a weapon, and I am happy that you are somewhat reserved in jumping to racism on a regular basis. I would like to find out more about this church and would be happy to go to that church to do further investigation. My wife and I would welcome the chance to meet you and your husband sometime. Where there is real racism, let's work to get rid of it together.

My question, did you owe them an explanation? People like that I avoid and do not hold communication unless authority is present.

Thanks for this video. It was very raw and informative. I would like to move south SC or NC. I really enjoy the country life. Both my parents are from the south. I lived in Albany,GA for 4 yrs. The racism is very blatant. I was shocked to experience black on black racism. I'm from NJ, there is racism however, it's not so,"in your face."

Hi I hate that you went through that. I know that this vid is 2 yrs old, but I wonder if its still like that now. I was considering relocating to Greenville but I kinda knew that I need to look more into how racist it is especially being in the South. The South is really based off slavery so I’m not surprised.

Wow.. I m planing to move to sc or nc, I am asian live in Florida, so I m a lil afraid and gather lots information before I make decisions

I would not have even given conversation but hey that's me

I think they thought you were Beautiful and they wanted to have a conversation with you 😂 I think they were just awkward 🤦🏾

Ughh Columbia SC is my hometown. HATED it. Moved to Atlanta GA 7 years ago. No place is perfect of courses but it's better than boring behind SC

I think im just at the age where im not explaining myself to a racist lol unless you are an officer I don't need to tell you what im doing, why im doing it or who i am. Those people run around like its still the 60's lmao

see I'm a Jersey girl and I wish someone in South Carolina would approach me saying that. That's terrible

Rox🥺 girl I'm sorry that happened to you. In 2021😑like, what even?

Your beutiful! That’s all over the world people are so rude.

Do anything in a negative light? You should've asked him about the negative history they've created with the history of our country! What a chumpazz man! Keep going and sharing. Thank you.

Hey cutie I’m sorry you encountered those weirdos

Who the hell is he to ask you anything? My reply would be "why do you care?"

I lived in Greenville SC and the racism made me move back up north. I should have moved somewhere else down there but it was a premature decision made while I was upset from a racist incident. It’s just as racist up here too especially now

My wife is from Georgetown. We live in Texas and I was looking to buy some land to move out there because land is much cheaper than Texas. I don’t laugh if nothing funny nor scratch if there’s no itch.

I hate that happened to you, be careful out there.

It’s soooo hard finding a place to live being black I swear I hate people. I live in pa and I look at the homes in the south all the time. If I sell my house here we can buy a mansion in the south but the racism scares me soo much and holds me back from moving. Smfh. Sucks

I wish you would said “ I am an Aboriginal Woman in my own land you are technically trespassing “ #Blackindians #Danecolloway 🏹

pretty young sista!

Have you found a black Nail tech down there? What happened at the Nail spot? Sorry you had to go through that. People can be so ignorant. You handled it well

Nail place. Yes.

Also it must be some kinda racist history behind that church. What's the name and location of it?

Girllllll, I don't know how you can take it, it's worse in the South.

5 points nice ,zoo,it's nice move to Columbia yall will enjoy it harbinson northeast don't go to Lexington Cayce Columbia it's the capital

It seemed to me that they were asking questions and that's it. I was not there, so I can't speak on if it was racism or not.

That's normal, and It's American. I'm a black woman from Charleston SC.

I think you look great, your dress is adorable. You shouldn’t have to explain yourself to anyone…. People are wonky and racist all over sadly.

Sorry you had bad experiences!

Okay you wanna keep talkin bout ya outfit on or South Carolina

You looked beautiful. But South Carolina is my dream

I find it intresting, you found it necessary to engage. They were watching and said nothing until you spoke. Why did you find it necessary to explain your presence?

Hmmmm i need another example of your racist experience because I've heard worse in the North, Africa and China. But i wasn't there sooo... btw you are beautiful. God Bless

Next time ask them to give you 3 examples of looking bad.

Those were suspected white supremacists you had dealt with sweetheart

Who the hell are you and what right do you have to be questioning me is how my conversation would have went with them. You should post the pictures on social media, tag the church and leave a brief story underneath about how you were treated by those church members and what they said.

I'm followed due to a tracker on my car. This is everyday. Yesterday it was the bank. Racism here is the way of life. Ilive in fear in Summerville SC.

You gave them too much energy. I don't explain things to people who approach me in that manner. It's none of their business. That line of questioning is similar to being asked for freedom papers.

Doesn't sound racist to me. Sounds like they don't know your character and don't want you doing anything inappropriate while taking pictures in front of the church and then posting online, which if you were doing something, could misrepresent their church especially without context.

You should post the name of the church because clearly the members are suspect.

Think it was more Prejudice, Stereotyping a black woman as being Suspicious, lewd.

Why would you answer questions for a stranger? Given you were trespassing .. id ask If they have authority to talk to you ask for ID and how they are related to the church, if not I'd go on with my day! Don't talk to strangers ☺️

😂😂😂😂😂

Wow!!! A Caucasian really

It's not just a southern thing. Those guys were probably suspicious of you because your black. Especially give the recent racial violence and tension in the nation. In one respect I can understand a church not wanting to be represented in anyone's social media without knowing what it's about. I'm Eastern Orthodox and we have beautiful churches. We don't mind people taking pictures, we just want to know who they are. Sadly not everyone is as classy and elegant as you. BTY your husband is a blessed man, make sure he understands that. Those men should have been gentleman and introduced themselves to you, perhaps even inviting your family to church. I found it's better to assume the best of people and get to know them. Sounds like their prejudice crowded out Christian charity.

Please move to Columbia sc girl it's diversep] more pay move girl

Are your ancestors original from this country.... I hear an accent.

Stop holding conversation with these people, every video black people act like they OWE someone an explanation. You Don't.. All you had to say "I taking photo of whatever. No more responses after that. Their making you think you have to answer them, it's all a game and we keep falling for it. If you stop talking they will leave or get angry because your taking control of the situation which they don't like. Think about it, it's like a master controlling a slave "What are you doing? answer up woman" It's a power move, I had people stop and ask me questions, I stay in my lane. I have no problem with them talking, if they want to call the police let them. They make a physical move, chin check....

How is this racist?

I live there 2

Please, that’s nothing

It’s matronly not appealing!

You over reacted

"Know your place" and if you are a Big Black Man well spoken and dont know this culture then save your money and stay outta this part of the USA for living "trouble" will come QUICKER to you there

Well Just nove to your true origin place: Africa

That has nothing to do with being black 😂 you are on property you don't own. Get some common sense lady.

Some people don't like you recording or filming there property or a friend....even though yes it is legal...if they don't like it and got and attitude with you and did something oh well guess you dindt have to be there even though they may be wrong it your choice though....mayb just keep hanging out and see how that goes mayb it will end positive for both parties.....just keep going around filming its your right

If you don't like where your living....you could always go anywhere else you want nobody is holding you against your will ...that way mayb you will find what your looking for

Man this is a beautiful queen ….