More non-black nudist in this group than black?
Return to DiscussionsI would love to say this is true. For most of us we have to be nude at home and among like minded peers. There are not too many clothing optional resorts where we can comfortably be in our skin, if you will. I have joined this site and group seeking just that.
I joined this site seeking other black people that are nudist as I was afraid that the local resorts and clubs would not be welcoming of non whites. I have been surprised and relieved that in most cases, all are welcome. Since I have been welcomed with open arms and a hearty hand shake at each venue that I have been to, I say that this group should be open to all who have or want to have experience with people of color.
We were at White Trail Resort for the past 4 days and saw several people of color who've we'd never seen there or anywhere. So many times we've been to nudist places and didn't see any more blacks that we kind of take notice whenever we see another black and usually intentionally speak to them to help encourage them to stick around and continue in the nudist life. If I remember correctly, we saw 2 couples with black women/white men, one, couple with a black man/white woman, another black couple like us, about 6-8 single men & about 3 single women. They had a 5k run so most of the single men participated in the race and left. We spoke to one single lady yesterday and learned it was her first social nudist experience. She was glad to see us and after a brief conversation, said she would definitely be back.
One thing I've noticed about people at WTR is that there are many white people that welcomes everyone in and to participate regardless of skin color! In my circle of contacts, blacks don't support Trump as much as whites. There are some strong Trump supporters at the resort and they express their views on Facebook and by wearing hats and shirts in public, but we've never had anyone try to discuss their political views to us which choosing cause conflict. There are some great people at my home resort and that's why we joined.
We've been to Whispering Pines, Caliente, Lake Como, Paradise Lakes & Playalinda Beach and may have received some stage looks from a few people, most have been very welcoming of us.
One funny thing that occurred was when we were at Caliente, a lady who was not white (I don't recall her nationality but she was from another country and had a heavy accent) ran over and spoke to us and hugged us almost as soon as she saw us. She said "my people"! Her husband was also from another country, but just looking at them, they appeared to be white with some good tans.
It's a catch-22 scenario. We don't see that many people of color at nudist resorts and other locations, certainly not enough representation in nudist organizations advertisements and other publications or websites (True Nudists), so we get the impression that there a very few if any other nudists of color so we don't get involved or go to nudist resorts.
Keeping in mind we're a double "minority" of nudists and people of color there's not going to be a high probability that at a given location or social media site that we're going to see a lot of other people of color at the exact time we go or look. That doesn't mean we're not out there.
We need to take an "each one reach one" approach by making ourselves more visible to each other and those who may not happen to see us.
We need to steer the stragglers that we encounter wandering around on social media towards groups like this and others on sites like True Nudists and even MeWe to help bridge the gaps in finding each other.
We definitely need to be extra vigilant in promoting social nudism to overcome the general perception that nudism is about sex and, more important, that naked black and brown bodies are inherently sexual in and of itself. This also means "policing" our own to discourage those who postsclearly sexual images on social media, and with respect there's noting wrong with that, but that they not call themselves or what they're doing "nudism".
I agree that there are more black and brown people enjoying nudism that dont necessarily frequent nudist venues. I am encouraged by this site and now knowing that there are organizations like the BNA that promote social nudism.
It's a catch-22 scenario. We don't see that many people of color at nudist resorts and other locations, certainly not enough representation in nudist organizations advertisements and other publications or websites (True Nudists), so we get the impression that there a very few if any other nudists of color so we don't get involved or go to nudist resorts.We definitely need to be extra vigilant in promoting social nudism to overcome the general perception that nudism is about sex and, more important, that naked black and brown bodies are inherently sexual in and of itself. This also means "policing" our own to discourage those who postsclearly sexual images on social media, and with respect there's noting wrong with that, but that they not call themselves or what they're doing "nudism".
Agree with everything you said but particularly these two points
It really all depends on where you are. When I started going to the venue I frequent I saw few other AA regular visitors and only one AA member. Now there are many members I may soon be one and there are AA people there every time I visit.
On the other hand on a visit to a place close to my city which has many AA people I was the only AA person there over six days last week.
I think more likely that there are more non-Black nudists on this site, and more who appreciate or even fetishize black bodies. That being said, in the summer here in Seattle I see a lot of Black people at the nude beaches. I think instinctively we want to absorb as much sun and Vitamin D as possible. But I also think that the environment is very inclusive, and inclusivity here in Seattle is a premium.