People of African ancestry in Mexico (Mexican, German, about)

[Geree]

Originally Posted by imaterry78259

Let's cut the crap,about 70% of Mexican have African blood if they have Southern Spain blood in them (Moors, North Africa, Arabs etc). There are a lot of German and Northern Euro mix in Mexico.

Mario Salas of San Antonio is the man to talt to about this subject

Scientific research from the Mexican Genomics Institute and National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN) shows that Mexicans share haplotypes as follows:

64% Afrincas
74% Asians
80% Northern Europe

Analysis of genomic diversity in Mexican Mestizo populations to develop genomic medicine in Mexico

[malamute]

Originally Posted by David Dollar

I live in an area that is 35% Mexican. I have never seen a black Mexican. None of my friends have ever seen a black Mexican. I am not saying that they don't exist, I am just saying the chances of you actually seeing one is slim to none.

Go to Veracruz or Acapulco. One of the most beautiful woman I've ever seen had obviously African roots and was from Acapulco. Think Halle Berry.

Mestizo means mixed race, you will find the descendents of the slaves and others there -- the large eyes, fuller lips, broader noses. For the most part those of African descent have blended into the general population. Centuries ago.

What "helps" to keep a separate black race going in the USA was segregation and the one drop rule used in the USA. Many blacks in the USA are actually mestizo also, mixed African, white, Asian, Cherokee for example.

[laina1980]

I did notice I hardly saw any African or Ah-Amer. in Mexico, of course with exception of border areas. In my husbands town as matter of fact I have never seen any race but Mex or Mex-Amer.

In larger towns of husbands(Morelia) I saw many Asians and French but no African.

[Aloe Vera]

Is there a city or area where Black expatriates or retirees live?

[Aloe Vera]

What's a town close to Mexico city, ( not so crowded) beach area with affiordable ( under 800 US) housing and public transportation?

[gomexico]

Originally Posted by Aloe Vera

Is there a city or area where Black expatriates or retirees live?

I don't know how many African-Americans from the USA retire to Mexico, but the most popular retirement areas, generally, are: Baja California, Puerto Vallarta, the Lake Chapala communities, Merida and probably Mexico City. I know, in particular, one African-American from New Jersey who retired to Acapulco. He says he feels very comfortable there ... given the influence of Afro-Mestizos who have a similar skin tone.

[gomexico]

Originally Posted by Aloe Vera

What's a town close to Mexico city, ( not so crowded) beach area with affiordable ( under 800 US) housing and public transportation?

One that comes to mind quickly, when thinking of a beach "town close to Mexico City" when traveling by bus and not by airplane is Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. To live in Mexico one is required to obtain government permission and demonstrate a certain level of consistent monthly income.

[gomexico]

Originally Posted by laina1980

In my husbands town as matter of fact I have never seen any race but Mex or Mex-Amer.

How do you tell the difference?

[thriftylefty]

Originally Posted by Aloe Vera

Is there a city or area where Black expatriates or retirees live?

African American poet Langston Hughes lived in Mexico with his father for while. His father was an expatriate from a distinguished African American family. I am not sure if any biographies exist on his father that mention the exact location in Mexico where he lived .

[gomexico]

Originally Posted by thriftylefty

African American poet Langston Hughes lived in Mexico with his father for while. His father was an expatriate from a distinguished African American family. I am not sure if any biographies exist on his father that mention the exact location in Mexico where he lived .

Here's some information:

Langston Hughes is often referred to as the "Poet Laureate of the Negro Race." He was born in Joplin, Missouri February 1, 1902. He grew up in Lawrence Kansas and Lincoln, Illinois before going to high school in Cleveland, Ohio, and spending a year in Mexico near Mexico City.

Source: Langston Hughes (http://www.duboislc.org/ShadesOfBlack/LangstonHughes.html - broken link)