Why are black Americans moving to Mexico?

A growing movement of Black Americans are moving to Mexico, hoping to find refuge from racism. Through interviews with three “Mexpats,” this film explores how they are navigating questions of race, language and color in their new country, as well as accusations of gentrification.

The Afro Mexpats | VOCES Shorts

Made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: https://www.pbs.org/donate

Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2QbtzhR

Find more from VOCES: https://www.pbs.org/show/voces/

#shortdocumentary #mexico #expats #migration

Produced by ‪‪‪@LPBMedia‬‬, acclaimed PBS documentary series VOCES features the best of Latino arts, culture and history and shines a light on current issues that impact Latino Americans. Devoted to exploring the rich diversity of the Latino experience, VOCES presents new and established filmmakers and brings their powerful and illuminating stories to a national audience.