Escaping Racism and Violence: The Decision to Move Abroad

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A couple discusses their choice to relocate their family overseas due to the pervasive racism and gun violence in the African American community, citing the COVID pandemic and George Floyd's killing as catalysts. The chapter explores their relief from escaping suspicion and fear in America, as well as the increasing trend of Americans moving to countries like the Netherlands and Spain.

The president is using racist hate-mongering as both a rallying tool and a distraction mechanism. It is the oldest trick in the autocrat playbook and it proving effective. Why are some Americans flocking to start new lives in Europe (10.36)? And, a tribute to a Ukrainian pilot who made the case for his country to get F-16 fighter jets (18.03).

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