Originally Posted by
gomexico
Mexicans can be as prejudiced and discriminatory as folks in the USA, or elsewhere. As an African-American woman you've, unfortunately, been exposed to that. I think most Mexicans are totally unaware of the existence of large numbers of blacks in a couple of parts of the country - or about the use of African-origin slaves in Mexico in past history. You'll probably be a novelty, oddity in the colonia where you'll be staying. About safety, pay attention to the advice of the family and you should be just fine. Have a great visit!
Thanks so much for your response. I kind of expected the replies I got here. Actually, the most worried person of my family is my daughter-in-law. My sons are actually excited for me, because for the past years it's always been my dream to retire and live in Mexico. I do keep contact with 2 ex-pat groups, one in Oaxaca and the other in Cuernavaca. If by chance I move there and then start missing Americans, I know where there are plenty.
