Why Black Europeans & Not Americans? | Your Pain Was Born Here: A Love Letter To The Black Diaspora

"Your Pain Was Born Here Is" a journey across 5 countries throughout Europe, exploring the Black narrative outside of the American identity. Beginning in 2017, now, after 8 years: A coming of age story & a love letter to the Black diaspora. Why are Black Americans the only ones who can speak on the Black experience? I wanted to understand why the Black community had such internal conflicts around who is and isn’t Black. But from the perspective of Black bodies on the land that isn't theirs – European territory. We’re called the diaspora for a reason - and it was by design. What will it take for us to come together, no matter our differences? I asked different Black and Brown people across 5 European countries what they thought of Black Americans, their Black experiences, and reclaiming our narrative. What’s your story? Share, Donate & Support the movement yourpainwasbornhere.com 🚀 This is a love letter to the pain, the joy, and the stories we carry; reclaiming space in a world trying to shrink us. At a time when freedom of speech, public media, and independent storytelling are being threatened: especially for Black women, queer artists, and people of color — this project speaks up. Let's stay connected: yourpainwasbornhere.com ✨ Wilhelmina Simone |   / wilhelminaislove   🎬 Sothis Films |   / sothisfilms   🎶 Music by: RWMusic |   / rio_westside