There I Was, Black in Buenos Aires

<p>For most people, an international journey involves stepping out of your cultural comfort zone. But for the Black traveler does international travel require a bigger leap?</p> <p>When Black travelers cross borders and barriers, some may wonder to what extent racism resides across the lines. When I decided to quit my job and move to Buenos Aires for a year, I too had my own questions. I wondered what it was like to be Black in Buenos Aires.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*mzfYvtsykHc-vlebrYFxEA.jpeg" style="height:525px; width:700px" /></p> <p>To be more specific, I wondered if Argentines are racist.</p> <p>I wondered if landlords on Airbnb and Craigslist would rent to me.</p> <p><a href="https://sammckenziejr.medium.com/there-i-was-black-in-buenos-aires-b9b128bcdfd8"><strong>Website</strong></a></p>
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