Between the soaring cost of living, shifty changes in our , and an ominous in our wake, there’s so much uncertainty on the horizon. The 2024 election was a disappointing yet necessary reminder that racism is alive and well in America, and it’s inspired a lot of us to take stock of what’s keeping us here. For many , systemic racism is a driving force for wanting to leave America.
But there are also other factors that make living abroad seem like a better bet: a cheaper cost of living in many places, accessible healthcare, a better work-life balance, and, for some singles, a fresh new dating pool. Though there’s not hard data around how many Black American citizens have relocated in the past few years, we have seen more social media groups and content creators crop up with tales of how they successfully relocated themselves and/or their families to new countries and been welcomed with open arms. Though moving abroad can be a daunting process, it can be done with the proper planning in place.
We spoke to three Black women who have made the move outside the U.S. to find out how their lives have changed since.
Dawn Belisle, a former Atlanta resident, had been a criminal prosecutor for over 25 years while running a bakery on the side. She managed to build a thriving business selling custom cakes and even landed a contract with the Georgia Dome to sell her alcohol-infused baked goods during games. Then, a trip to France changed the trajectory of her life.
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