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SHOULD YOU MOVE TO CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA AS A BLACK AMERICAN???

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Should a Black American Move to Calgary, Alberta?

The speaker frames Alberta—specifically Calgary/Edmonton—as conservative and potentially highly racist, suggesting it may not be an ideal choice if the goal is to escape racism. They contrast Alberta with places like Toronto, describing Toronto as having racism but also functioning as a “melting pot” of cultures.

Key Negatives / Cautions Mentioned

Conservative, “redneck” reputation

  • The speaker claims Alberta is likely the most conservative and most racist province among Canada’s provinces.

Visible symbols of racism

  • They mention seeing Confederate flags in Alberta and find it confusing given the region.

Community “cliques” can make it hard to find your tribe

  • African communities are described as grouped by nationality (e.g., Nigerians with Nigerians, Ethiopians with Ethiopians, Somalis with Somalis), which can limit social integration for a Black American.
  • Even when people share Black identity, cultural differences can still create distance.

Racism from unexpected sources

  • The speaker claims immigrants (examples mentioned: East Indians, Pakistanis, Muslim communities) may still be racist toward Black people, which they find “weird” because they’re not native Canadians.
  • They also describe racism toward Aboriginal/Indigenous people, adding that some Indigenous people can also be racist toward others.

No “rainbow safety net”

  • Racism is described as coming from multiple directions (not just white people), so moving won’t necessarily remove it.

Positives / Reasons People Might Still Consider Calgary

Better pay / job prospects (major reason)

  • Alberta is described as one of the highest-paying provinces.
  • The speaker mentions minimum wage around $15+ and suggests many jobs pay more than that, with raises/tenure.
  • They argue skilled workers can earn well, especially outside far-north regions.

Cost/value comparison

  • They claim BC/Vancouver is more expensive due to additional taxes and generally lower value (“bang for your buck”).
  • They suggest Calgary offers higher wages with slightly cheaper overall living than Vancouver.

Gas and food costs

  • Gas is described as roughly $1.49 per liter (about ~$6 per gallon).
  • Food is described as expensive, with examples like milk, eggs, and bread costing more than in the U.S.

Outdoors and winter lifestyle

  • A strong appeal for people who like mountains and winter sports, including:
    • hiking
    • skiing
    • sledding/snow sports
  • They emphasize wanting cold weather and big coats.
  • They note summer is short (about “two months”), with spring sometimes still cold.

Fashion fit

  • They say people dress more conservatively, and may look at you strangely if you dress more liberal/revealing.
  • Example: wearing a scarf in June while adjusting from Florida.

Overall Takeaway From the Speaker

  • Consider Calgary only if it matches your priorities:
    • If you’re moving mainly to avoid racism, they imply Calgary/Alberta may not solve that.
    • If you want the mountains/outdoors/cold weather and can secure well-paying work, Calgary could be a strong option.

Notable Locations Mentioned

  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Edmonton, Alberta
  • British Columbia (BC) and Vancouver, BC
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Saskatchewan
  • The Yukon / far-north areas (mentioned as different/less relevant)
  • Florida (used for lifestyle comparison)

Notable Groups / Products / Specific Items Mentioned

  • Minimum wage around $15+ (Alberta)
  • McDonald’s / Burger King (used as examples of low-wage jobs)
  • Gas price: about $1.49 per liter
  • Confederate flags
  • Cultural reference: “baby hairs” (as part of Black American cultural influence)
  • Examples of immigrant communities mentioned: Nigerians, Somalis, Ethiopians, East Indians, Pakistanis, and “muslim” communities

Speaker / Creator References

  • The speaker references their own related video(s), especially:
    • “Should you move to Vancouver Canada as a Black American??”

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