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September 15, 2016August 29, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

China is Dominating the African Market

Africans sorting clothes in Baiyun sweatshop

A few months ago, everyone was up in arms about a Chinese laundry detergent commercial that was deemed racist. It is understandable how some may have been offended by it, Read More …

Money, Musingsblack in asia, black in china, black people, China, Economics, racism
September 8, 2016September 7, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Hong Kong: Good for Business, Bad for Living

Flag of Hong Kong

As you are aware, I had to perform a visa run a few weeks ago in Hong Kong. I am now back in Guangzhou, happy to be in the opportunity-rich Read More …

Adventure, Money, Musingsblack in asia, black in china, business, China, Hong Kong, travel
August 16, 2016July 31, 2016 Denzel Bryant1 Comment

Working a Whiteface Job While Black

Black White man

Whiteface jobs in China are jobs where companies pay foreigners (typically those of European ancestry) just to show up. In many cases, these foreigners are paid handsomely to pretend to Read More …

Adventure, Money, Musingsblack in asia, black in china, China, racism, story from my life, work
August 9, 2016June 26, 2021 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

Working at English First: A Postmortem

Education First logo

I finally decided to grow my balls and resign from working at Education First. Education First, also known as English First, EF, or Yingfu (英孚) as it is known in Read More …

Adventure, Money, Musingsblack in china, China, Guangzhou, Teaching English, work
July 12, 2016July 13, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

How I Survive in “Anti-Black” China

Getting stared at while taking a photo in China

So it seems that life as a Black man in China just can’t be good at all. According to Twitter’s @Calling_98, life in China must be hard because I am Read More …

Adventure, Musingsblack in asia, black in china, China, Guangzhou, racism, story from my life, travel
June 29, 2016June 29, 2016 Denzel Bryant2 Comments

Are You an Emotional Thrillseeker?

Emotional Rollercoater for the Emotional Thrillseeker

As a Black man living in China, I often encounter local men that ask me what I think about Chinese women or how many Chinese women I have been with. Read More …

Musings, Personal Developmentblack in asia, black in china, China, emotions, life lessons, self improvement, societal madness
June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 Denzel Bryant1 Comment

Why It Is Important to Get Your First Success

Take the first step towards success

There is a first time for everything, and the first success after a long string of failures and rejections is the first step on the path to realizing our dreams Read More …

Musings, Personal DevelopmentChina, Guangzhou, life lessons, personal log, self improvement, story from my life, Teaching English
May 27, 2016May 27, 2016 Denzel Bryant2 Comments

Response to Racist Chinese Laundry Commercial

Racist Chinese laundry commercial

As many of you may know, I am a Black man living in Mainland China. Since I don’t currently have a TV in my apartment, I am a bit late on Read More …

Musingsblack in asia, black in china, China, liberals, racism, rambling, societal madness
May 16, 2016June 26, 2021 Denzel Bryant8 Comments

How Teaching English in Asia Sucks

Teaching English in Asia

A few weeks back, I wrote a post about how teaching English in Asia can help one to establish a financial base. While I still believe that teaching English can Read More …

Adventure, Money, MusingsAsia, China, jobs, lifestyle, money, Teaching English, work
May 2, 2016April 25, 2016 Denzel BryantLeave a comment

You Must Save in Order to Build Wealth

Save money little by little

When hunting for jobs or pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors, we often fall into the trap of looking at income. Of course, income is important, and if there are available methods to Read More …

MoneyChina, finances, life lessons, making money, personal finance, saving money

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