Hey y’all! If you want to have a visual update of how it is living in Colorado in 2023 check out my recent Vlog kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWad2bKNoJerfdY.html In the Vlog I show things that I do in a week and some summer activities 💞

Great info! My government job brought me to Colorado so the financial aspect isn't an issue for me. I've been exploring different areas. My son recently finished his freshmen year at UCCS and he definitely sees the low key racism but because we've lived all over the world, abroad and domestically we don't allow them to stop how we move. Yes it is very dry here so yes shea butter and olive oil are your friend. Yes l don't mind spending money on my locs if its done right. My son actually found a good barber. I usually shop online but there is a nice outlet close to me in Denver so l go there sometimes. I've had some really good interactions so far. I live in the Denver metro area and my rent is considered high but l think its average and l'm in nice quiet area.

@EmpressMoxie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nikkie, I’m very happy to hear that you’re having a positive experience this far 😊

As soon as you said “Save-A-Lot “ I was sold …

@rayali9854

11 ай бұрын

Yes. Me too🤣🤣🤣

@EmpressMoxie

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 glad to hear

I know that you state to not worry about the "subtle" forms of prejudice that others may express towards Black people and that you simply don't "focus" on them.......but when one's "subtle" prejudice and bias turns into discrimination within the workplace and other areas of our lives that impact our wellbeing then it is something that we need to be made aware of. Otherwise, great and informative video!

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

That is true @Princess I agree that if it becomes a hindrance on our lives and spaces there should be action. I also address my current position with this in the business space in Colorado. Check it out in this Vlog: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpiMw9txqqmvZaQ.html

Come on sis! Lotion, Vaseline, baby oil people!!!! When you ashy, I'm ashy....LOL

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Love the video! Can you speak more to the other cities on the west side of Denver regarding poc in the population? Specifically Westminster, Arvada, Lakewood, and Middleton?

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

I will next Sunday in my Vlog!

I love how you broke this down per area

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found it helpful

Can you do a video like this but for black lgbt 😢

im a hairstylist from California moving to Denver this was very informative

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

That is lovely, I hope your transition goes smoothly

This was very informative!!!! Thank you so much!!!

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

No problem! I’m happy you found it helpful 😊

When the Jamaican comes out , boy is it fire 🔥.🥵 🌶.. 5/5

I love your accent ! Thanks for the video

Loving the accent, thank you for the info!

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful 😊

Watching from Dallas. Thinking about moving there.

@EmpressMoxie

10 ай бұрын

Nice! I hope the video helps in your decision making!

You had me rolling!!!!! Lmfao!!!!!

My daughter will be graduating high school next year and I'm seriously considering leaving GA for the Denver area. I don't know anyone there but I've heard it's nice.

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations to your daughter on her milestone 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 It is nice in Denver, just ensure that you have a financial plan and housing lined up. Those are most crucial.

@jupiterdrops7752

3 ай бұрын

I graduated high school next year too. I’m thinking abt going to college in Colorado

I'm a black man and I live in Denver.

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Okay, how do you like it so far?

@shabazzmuhammad498

Жыл бұрын

@Empress Moxie I love it although I love Denver and Aurora. I love Colorado because of a climate.

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

@@shabazzmuhammad498 I’m happy to hear that you’re enjoying it 😊

@lunareclipse511

5 ай бұрын

@@shabazzmuhammad498as a black man I want to also move to Denver how has your overall experience been?

@EbonyHoopGyal

3 ай бұрын

I've visited before, long ago. Is it pretty busy daily as a city? I don't remember it being so. Seattle is soooo busy and i hate it.

Watching from Albany NY. I have moved around a lot. From South Carolina to Atlanta Georgia, to Los Angeles Cali, now Upstate NY. I'm trying to move to an area where there is more black ppl and pays pretty good

@EmpressMoxie

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Honestly, the black population in Colorado could never compare to New York, Cali, or Atlanta. It’s majorly Caucasian here, but there are little pockets of black communities like Aurora, and South Colorado Springs based on areas I’ve frequented myself as a woman from the diaspora living here. As for pay, that’s not something you need to worry about because pay is pretty good here, especially when you have a trade, or education in STEM fields.

I have a yt friend from CO tell me to move there and a man I really liked is from there. Interesting. I always thought of moving there.

Where do you get your hair done? I have locs that are too interlocked, and am worried I won't be able to find a place.

@EmpressMoxie

2 ай бұрын

Hello, I do my own locs. I know a loctician here, but she’s setting up her books at the moment. Once I have more information I will respond to your comment again. Outside of that, I’d suggest sites like Styleseat to browse and see reviews of locticians available.

watching from houston 😘

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Ayeeee, let me know if you want more videos like this.

Where do you go to get your locs done? Can you recommend one or two locations that may have a good diversity of people? I’m glad I found this video. Your very informative and so sweet! I lived in Colorado for a short period and plan on moving back but at the time I didn’t have locs.

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for watching. I do my own locs, I’d recommend using Facebook or IG to find locticians. Colorado Springs and Aurora are most diverse.

@iamme50

Жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie Thank you so much! ❤

@kmc1steelers998

10 ай бұрын

I wanted to ask her the same because my son has 2 strand twist. His sister worked in Moab UT with him for the season so she kept his hair done. She just did it before she left last week, but he stated there is some one out where he is moving that does hair for people of color. He has PLENTY lotion...LMAO

The recent issue with roe vs wade has me considering the move in spring to either Colorado or canada

@EmpressMoxie

2 жыл бұрын

I understand and hope you choose whichever you find most fitting.

@Girlgetup__

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your content. This really helped. Right now Colorado is the best but I want to fully be prepared for the move. Thanks for your help!

@EmpressMoxie

2 жыл бұрын

@@Girlgetup__ I’m glad it was helpful and I agree preparation is most important especially in this economy. 😊

@collinsmith6611

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie Does this beautiful queen have a man of interest in colorado??

Great vid.

King Soopers is like Kroger. Get those fuel points y’all!

What kind of wildlife is abundant near housing? Are there a lot of insects? I am curious I am currently in Florida and there are lizards, iguanas birds just want to know what’s there.

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Squirrels, skunks, smal foxes, deer, owls and other singing birds. Up in the mountains are the more serious wildlife like bears, rattle snakes and mountain lions. Of course, it’s important to remember that the visibility of these animals is seasonal.

@nasheeheed4756

Жыл бұрын

Ok thank you

Thank you so much ❤❤❤

@EmpressMoxie

7 ай бұрын

Of course 😊

Thank you

@EmpressMoxie

7 ай бұрын

Of course!

Jamaican here. Was searching for Caribbean community in Co and found your video. Me and the wife and kids might be visiting Co between now and December. We are looking to leave FL. We just visited NC. The mountains reminded me a LOT of Jamaica. Next trip is either Colorado or Tennessee. My only concern though os the winter weather in Co. How cold does it get fi black people 😂😂😂 Mandeville raised me but been in S FL 30+ years. We would prefer someplace family friendly and a little ways out of a major city. 20 to 30 minutes drive to the city is good for us. We are outdoors people. Any tips would be appreciated

@EmpressMoxie

11 ай бұрын

Hi Yaadie! Thanks for watching. Dwl yes winter is October through February here. My advice for proximity to the city would be Centennial, Highlands Ranch or Aurora. Aurora is closest to Denver if the three I mentioned and more populated with black and brown. I can recommend a good Jamaican restaurant which is Reggae Pot Jamaican Grill located at 7562 S University Blvd, Centennial 80122. Family friendly and good quality food. Great outdoor attractions all over Colorado including the Botanical Gardens summertime, for the Fall and Winter Season checking the City of Denver website or Eventbrite is a good resource for outdoor and indoor events all around the state. If here in December Skiing or snowboarding are a must try! Lots of hiking trails and recreational parks are free and safe to the public 😊 Hope this helps and I hope wherever you choose to visit you have a safe and wonderful time!😊

@QueenXancia36

11 ай бұрын

Hello, so glad to come across your video and realizing your a fellow Jamaican like myself.. My name is Racquel and I just subscribed to your channel on KZread. I was just browsing and doing a bit of research because I’m contemplating relocating from Florida to Colorado Springs in the earlier part of 2024 so much thanks for putting your video out there. I know nothing of this state but greatly appreciate the info which you have shared on the economy, jobs, food, socializing , self care etc…. Definitely love our culture so Caribbean food and products is a must.. This will be an entirely new world for me so looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks much.

@EmpressMoxie

11 ай бұрын

@@QueenXancia36 Hi Racquel , lovely name. Nice to meet you, I’m happy to have you on the channel 😊 and glad to answer any lingering questions.

@PoetClbrown

11 ай бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie LMAO thank you for the quick reply. Funny enough earlier today I was watching a black American couple talking about CO. Video was about 3 years old though. They did mention that Aurora had the highest percentage of black people BUT they said it was the "hood". Don't really know what they meant by that, like if it was ghetto and unsafe or if they meant hood juts because it was more "colored". The wife mentioned that she was from the hood/ghetto so my guess is that's what they meant. But it's so unfortunate because I have looked at quite a lot of cities over the last couple years and always it's the case that the higher the black population the more violent. Smh Anyway, how BRUTAL are the Colorado Winters????? 😂😂 I've come to the conclusion that I will have to deal with snow if I am to live the way I truly want to live. Smh

@EmpressMoxie

11 ай бұрын

@@PoetClbrown They meant hood as in quality of housing and access to certain services and grocery stores compared to the other gentrified areas. It is actually true in that context, but Aurora is in close proximity to Denver so it’s not that serious if just visiting. The Colorado winters are not as bad a Boston or Chicago, but we go as low at -2 in deep winter periods. Outside of that our snow doesn’t usually stick and melts the next day if overnight snow.

great video Empress Moxie

@EmpressMoxie

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it 😊

Watching from Oklahoma

Girl!!!!! Are you Jamaican? Sooooooo, I guess I commented too quickly. After 6mins I learnt that you are definitely a Yaadie!

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Lol yeah I am ❤️🇯🇲

Good video, you did a good job

@EmpressMoxie

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wah gwahn

Hey I commented on the old video before I saw this lol I thinking of moving out there what areas are god for us in Denver?

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Centennial, Lone Tree, Aurora, Cheery Creek

@southsidemike90

Жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie oh ok cool thank you I just found your video today and I got more info in that little bit of time then I have in weeks

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

@@southsidemike90 I'm happy to hear that you found my videos helpful. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

@southsidemike90

Жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie I definitely will your my online tour guide

Hey! I'm actually thinking about moving to Denver and I'd love to connect with you!

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Okay, I’d love to. You can find me on IG @itsurfaveempress

@kristianwilley7289

Жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie followed!

We’re moving there next month. To Carson Girl listen im from south Mississippi 😅 whypipo dont scare me.

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 yay! Wishing you safe travels.

@__td4712

Жыл бұрын

How did it go I’m from Mississippi too but I left 2 years ago moving Texas now planning go Colorado

@jerbear21

11 ай бұрын

@@__td4712well I haven’t experienced any racism yet. But they are kind of rude here lol nothing like Mississippi. It randomly rains here, it’s cold in the morning and hot in the day. It’s hard to breathe, but the mountains are beautiful 😻 the prices are insane. That’s about it lol

@nkreseknowledge2241

6 ай бұрын

​@@jerbear21Hard to breathe? Why? 😮😮😮

@iAmLoreal

6 ай бұрын

@@nkreseknowledge2241altitude! Takes time to adjust. Lived in CO for 3 years and thinking of going back.

What about the Thornton area

@EmpressMoxie

9 ай бұрын

I’m not familiar enough with that area, I’ve only driven through it

Are there good churches in Colorado? Black Churches?

@EmpressMoxie

3 ай бұрын

Yes there are in Aurora where the black and brown population is prominent.

Nice info

@EmpressMoxie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I’m glad you found it useful 😊

Easy to find black stylists in Aurora

@EmpressMoxie

2 ай бұрын

Yes, it is now. This is an older video when I was less familiar with those resources in Aurora. Thanks

Gentrification is only happy for realtors. Boulder isn't expensive because of white people, it's the most expensive college town in Colorado. I'm mixed, and I look white, I've never considered making a video because my grandma called me white boy. I live in Colorado and I would say the racism isn't really there. I dated black girls, my best friend is black, (Wesley Snipes black) and he was very successful all over Colorado. We're from Colorado Springs and Denver. My best friend forementioned dates white girls. My Colorado experience from a native. I would love to go to Jamaica.

After watching this video I see why people are moving out of there. And I'm black 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@EmpressMoxie

Жыл бұрын

I don’t get it…care to elaborate

Girl minimum wage in south Florida is $14 and they hire on the spot

@EmpressMoxie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, @CW. Okay, that’s South Florida. I’m aware most parts of Florida pay $8/hr. In Colorado majority of the places start paying at $15 regardless of the $12.56 min wage. I was stating minimum wage for an understanding.

@Living_spirit8

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie of course my girl big up yourself nuff respect

@cocaschannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you can’t survive in south Florida with $14…

@EmpressMoxie

2 жыл бұрын

@@cocaschannel okay. That’s not what everyone voices.

@cocaschannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@EmpressMoxie I meant can’t you can not survive by yourself in south Florida with $14 and hour.

Are you single

Just get you a white boyfriend:)