What EU country is better for blacks to settle and be assimilated?

As a black person who has traveled most of the EU, I may have an answer to this question. I am going to exclude the UK because of Brexit.

First of all, blacks is a very broad term and all blacks are not perceived the same way in Europe. Depending on one’s nationality, language, religion, culture or shade of black (colorism is quite present in Europe), one may receive a better or worse treatment.

In most EU countries, blacks are at the bottom of the social ladder and sit there for many generations. However, there are exceptions where it is possible to climb that ladder very quickly even if one is black.

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From my personal experience, in the following order, France, Belgium and Portugal are the best picks for a black person wanting to prosper without having to worry about the racial glass ceiling. Apparent racism is quasi-inexistent in these three countries. Moreover, these countries already have large populations of blacks, which makes it easier to integrate. People are just used to seeing blacks around; at their office, school, bus station, library, beach, etc.

Here are a few tips for black people who are looking forward to settling in the EU:

• Choose a country where your language is spoken or learn the local language as soon as possible.
• Choose a country that accepts your religion or lack of religion. Do not try to impose your beliefs on others.  Give to support this organization in reaching out worldwide.
• Be ready to water down your culture and lose it progressively, that is assimilation.
• Respect the law of your new nation. This means acknowledging that people may have more rights and freedom than in your home country.
• Don’t stick with your own kind (racial or religious groups). Integrate!