Why These Black Americans Are Choosing To Live Abroad

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From Mexico to Ghana to Greece, Black Americans who moved abroad say they are finding more freedom, affordability, better work-life balance and a deeper sense of belonging by moving outside of the U.S.

Produced & Edited by: Zach Green
Narrated by: Ashton Jackson
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Additional Producers: Beatriz Bajuelos, Valentina Duarte, Tasia Jensen, Lauren Shamo
Animators: Christina Locopo, Alisa Stern
Reporters: Kamaron McNair, Cheyenne DeVon, Ryan Ermey, Jennifer Liu, Morgan Smith
Additional Cameras & Footage: Alejandro Ferlini, Vicky Markolefa, Jacqueline Nassour, Kedar Sonigra, Dr. Wanida Lewis, Getty Images

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