Calling all black naturists…
2007 September 17
Oh well…holler back when ya can. I won’t be holding my breath. I’m a naturist. Or a nudist if you want to get technical, or simple as some would say. But i cannot find any other black nudists myself. I’ve checked the net and looked at a number of sites with pictures and guess what? No blacks! I can just see what would happen if i walked up to a naturist resort and asked to join. They would shit, because they’ve never met a black naturist. If anyone wants to dispute this with me then they can, but i think i am right on this.
I’m white, but I agree that I’ve seen very few non-whites of any race at the beach I go to. There are a few, but it’s mostly white (er tan) people.
I think I’ve met a couple black guys, maybe 3-4 hispanics, and 2-3 asians.
A friend of mine (who’s non-white) commented on the same thing when she came to the beach with me.
Are there closet naturists of color that need to be reached out to by the white naturist community? or is it that the idea hasn’t caught on yet and needs to be promoted?
I’d guess the former as I know lots of people (of all colors) who I would call closet nudists who hang out naked in their own appt but would never think to go to resort of beach.
But it seems to me that most nudists have the such relaxed views of body image that I can’t imagine them making judgments based on someone’s body, (shape or color).
Then again I only know my own friends, and I’m picky about them. I’m probably optimistically delusional about the world in general.
I’m a home nudist and would love to meet other nudits from the tri-state area. I’m from Bklyn,ny. Any other black nudists out there, and willing to meet?
Did the Black nudist group materialize?
WilliamCA: I don’t know. Lemme look.
Well i’m from SC so that may not work…
Why not in SC?
Hello sir, I’ve been a nudist since my mid-teens though it was my late 20’s before I thought of myself as one. Yes, unfortunately, there aren’t as many blacks or other minorities into nudism yet, but that is slowly changing, I think. I’ve met black nudists at Haulover Beach in Miami, a couple nudist resorts and there are several on the nudist forum clothes-free.com. I’d say almost any resort in the USA would be glad to have you. The only clearly racist nudist resorts I’ve heard of in recent times was a resort in South Africa, but that might have been declared illgal there by now. Be brave and go to a resort alone, if necessary. Better yet, bring a curious female friend (or more than one if you can). Some resorts do discriminate not on race, but against single males of any race, just because they get so many and they tend to be the “problem” individuals. But if you bring at least one female, you should have no problem and you’ll have some to talk to if you need. Best of luck
One more thing. I know the feminists will shoot me for this, but women tend not to be as brave and curious, so rarely would they seek out something like nudist activity on their own. If you’re frustated about this, like many of us nudist guys are, like I mentioned, bring a woman along with you and introduce them to the lifestyle. Many women out there are potential nudists/naturists, but need someone to help ease them into it.
Casey – I won’t shoot you but I will respond. I don’t think it is lack of curiosity or a significantly less amount of bravery that prevents women from seeking out nudism, but how women and and their realtion nudity are generally presented to us in this society.
For more on my thoughts I have a post on nudism and women: http://nakedthoughts.wordpress.com/2007/09/27/female-nudists-need-a-community-of-their-own/
Also Casey – Just because a place isn’t OPENLY racist, doesn’t mean it will be smooth sailing. Though I agree, if you go with a woman of any color it should make for smooth-er sailing.
sir, we feel you frustration. having been a nudist couple for several years, we have visited several resorts in the south. we are usually the only black couple but have sometimes met two or three other black or mixed couples. i can say that we have only once had a negative experience.we have had whites express to us that they would like to see more people of color at resorts but did not know how to reach out to them. i have to agree that when we look at thousands of pictures of nudist resorts around the country and so no black faces, we tend to assume we’re no welcomed.
my wife and I have been going to nude beaches in Nude Jersey and Florida since the late 90’s. We are seeing more and more people of Color every year. We also visited Cypress Cove in Fla and were treated very well, People were friendly and engaging. We have other friends who have gone to the nude beach at Sandy Hook but have not run into them there, yet. We are looking for others in the area who want to be nude in a non sexual environment. Will post again, if it is okay with the site master
Thew was a mistake on my e-mail addresss it is blndlmn00@aol.com or blndlmn00@yahoo.com
I am a black nudist and feel odd at our events in cleveland, yet, most are very friendly.
let’s face it, naked = SEX!! and since most of our peeps are socialized to think that way, plus see sex ladened music vids plus the magazines on the rack, they can not think anything else.
i have been a nudist for over 10 years socially and over 20 years on my own. many of my friends know and accept it, but will not partipate. i dont impose it on them, such as walking around them nude.
all we can do is to spread the word and to recruit others one at a time.
REbel, do not dispair, as I previously posted, I am seeing more and more people of color at the nude beaches, at resorts and in talking with people finding out the more enjoy home nudity than you think. Go to the blacknudist group on Yahoo. It is very enlightening.
Are you kidding? Although I have not been a “naturist” a very long time, I believe there are hundreds of “us” around just waiting for a really good testimony as to how, when and where.
Well, you may have not seen a great group of naturists of color because we’re all here in Chicago!
Love, Peace and nakedness
I am a black female nudist in PA, and I have been a naturist since I was in my teens. I am 43 now, soon 44. I can honest say that I have not met many black nudist since I had my first visit to a clothing optional beach in NY.
I will be visiting Sandy Hook this year, so maybe many people of color will realize that being a nudist does not equal sex or your need the perfect body to show your skin.
-Bare Hugs
thanks BE i saw your yahoo page. You’re really going to go to school in the buff? O.k.
WilliamCA
On the subject of not seeing Black or coloured male/females on nudist beaches, I am white and have been a naturist for over 30 years, and have seen slowly changes on European beaches where black/coloured people have started to be more prevelant.
My first wife and I have met a few black guys and couples and became good friends. I have recently married again to a black Ghanaian, but she is very reluctant to go nude on a beach. Having spoken to many balck Ghanian friends, they too are evry reluctant and consider it imodest. My view is that for African black people, they have been indoctrinated by white missionaries in the past to think nudity is sinfull. I will however try to convince my lovely Ghanian wife that being nude and being allowed to be nude in whatever place is relaxing and you feel at one with yourself and nature.
I’ve only recently become naturist/nudist(last year at home). I’ve been hoping to connect with other naturist people of color. I feel that would be the best way to experience social naturist for first time. Anyway I’m concerned about reaction of anglo folks at resorts as well since my wife is not into naturism.
Are there any back naturist groups out there?
WilliamCA:
I wish i knew of any. I’ve been looking for that myself. But suffice to say i have found none. I’m like you. I started at home when i was a teenager, and haven’t looked back since. If i find anything I’ll let you know. Check my blog for a couple of sites where you may find some of the info you seek.
Hey Earl, this is Fred. I am trying to see what I can do to recruit black naturist and ran across this. You got any Ideas, you can email me at the above or contact me on True Nudists
I too believe that I`m the last of my kind …I used to be part of a yahoo black nudist society and baresoulnudist.com …..but I just dont know what happened to that site..alone in my nekkidness…
The sites are there, just suffering from a lack of postings. Try blacksun the Black and Latino group on Yahoo.
I am a black male nudist / naturist. Here in CA. I have been a nudist for over 20 years. I have been a member of 4 nudist groups, 3 Nudist Resorts. I have been a member of Bare Soul Nudist. Also in other in about 4 on line nudist sigh. I have lived on a nudist resort for over 4 years. On the nudist resort, I have been a member of the dad’s group, assisted in and took part in all the activities that took place on the resort. I have made many friends on the resort but I have also meet people that was prejudice of my being black. But they kept their feeling to them self. And they were respectful when we interacted. The majority of people I have meet and been friends with are white. All my years as a nudist I have meet very few black people. I would say about 5. I find that black people associate being nude with sex or being naked with sin. With some I have talked to being naked out side where other can see you as being not heard of. This I have found by talking to brothers and sister about the nudist life style. This also goes for people of other races. On the resorts I have been to and I have been to about 4 resorts. I have always felt relaxed and secure…
I have only been to Haulover beach and South Beach in Miami. I suppose that South Beach is not quite a nude beach. Topless women are not discouraged there. With that said, I recall seeing only a hand full of African Americans especially women free with their bodies.
I think that a number of African Americans might be discouraged from nude beaches because; it seems to be linked to alternative life styles. Also, being African American; a lot of Black women who I know cite religious reasons or being seen as being view as being promiscuous as a deterrent.
I have met plenty of black women who claim to be the closet nudists that have been described here. Although, I never found out if this was the case. Lastly, I have noticed that a lot of African Americans have very negative body images.
I look forward to some day meeting an African American woman who is more open minded about her body. Are there any out there?
I am a black nudist in the Bahamas, where prudish attitudes prevail. I swin nude at secluded beaches here. Will do my first legally nude beach in FL in September.
I am a member of GLANTS (black nudist in IL)
Well William, it doesn’t look like you’re going to get much of an argument about your statement, but you sure did stir up a nest!
In our local experience, there’s one black guy that often attends Mazo Beach in Wisconsin, and a nice couple that are regulars at Valley View Rec. Club. I think that’s it. Occasionally another.
That also goes for most folks of color.
That also applies to camping.
I don’t know if this comes from predjudice (real or imagined), an understandable reluctance to ‘intrude’ on white society, not wanting to be ‘the only one’, fear of rejection, or differences in culture and lifestyle.
Probably a combination of all of the above.
Whatever. Just get out there and do it! And yeah, take a woman with if you can, even if you’re gay. Single guys are always ah, suspect.
Oh yeah, I hate to say this but try to avoid a gorgeous white blonde. The women will hate her and the men will hate you.
Good luck with this site, keep posting and they will come. We can all use a different perspective.
And if you find a legitimate organization that addresses you needs, let me know and we’ll post it.
- Steve http:www.allnudist.wordpress.com
I’m interested in being a black nudist and I’m from Chicago. I have once visited a resort in Indiana and I just felt like all the attention was on me because I was the only black (at least on that day). I wish I could find other blacks with the same interests in the Chicago area or maybe even start an organization where we can all come together and feel comfortable.
I have really enjoyed reading the comments and now I don’t feel so alone. I live in Atlanta and have been searching for other Afro-american nudists online. I search online because I have no idea of how I would approach the subject in person; without getting a strange look.
My nearest experience to being nude and comfortable with a group of people is when I am at the gym in the locker room. And one can see how many of the brothers are antsy about being naked in front of each other. It’s sort of funny.
I walk around the house nude, but would really like to connect with a solid group and not feel like the “black sheep” of the group. Are there any others in the Atlanta area?
I am an at home naturists…and African American…I’ve not found like-minded friends…either white or black…so I suffer in silence…too bad that I’m not closer to ATL.
Best wishes for each of us on our search for naturist companionship.
Hi January,
What part of the country are you from? I am 3+ hours south of atlanta.
Am white male, and have the same problem. Would be nice to have a
like minded friend ! Steve
Well i’m in South Carolina. I have no idea who January is.
Slowing starting up a site for non-white nudists. http://naturistsofcolor.bravehost.com/
I dont want to seperate us. I want to educate US of the facts.
e-mail me info and suggestions from the web site.
Ok I’ll check out the site and see if i can join or whatnot! Thanks for the link!
I’m a black naturist living in the Bay Area but originally from NYC. There aren’t many black nudists here unfortunately. I’ve befriended many black nudists (mostly male) back east. Mainly in the New York/New Jersey/PA/DC area. BlkSun group and Raisin N the Sun are the most prominent Yahoo groups targeting naturists of color and I belong to both. It’s a great group. They usually hosts nude movie nights, potluck dinners, card games.
The black community, as some of you have pointed out, believe that nudity isn’t something that should be flaunted in front of people. The stigma towards nudity is sexual. And most black people are deeply religious so nudity tends to conflict with their beliefs.
Anyway, I’m always eager to meet and chat with other naturists of color.
naturistfred@gmail.com
-Fred
You are correct in my 20 years in being associated with nudest. I have only met a few black nudest. That was at Glen eden in California. So far as the beaches I have seen no black couples just men. But the society still sees us as sick or crazy. But to change this you need to start with your own friends and family. And if you are looking for photos dont ask for any. just build the relationships you can build and go from there. And if people gather then meet with them and have fun.
bare_essence325 i saw your yahoo page i really liked it.
Send me a little note.
i may be a while answering .
i work like a slave.
a compulsion i guess.
There was a nonlanded club called “Bare Soul Nudist” .
They are now defunct.
If the former owner would bring it back,I just might join.
He ran a real tight site.
I guess I can consider myself a nudist, undercover, behind closed doors. I welcome the opportunity to meet other nudists and to also venture to spots where nudity is accepted. I missed my chance to check out Haulover Beach back in October as it was a tad too breezy to be naked on the beach. I do love being naked and I know most people do not understand that so I only share it with those openminded enough to consider it without being so judgmental. Skinnydipping is also one of my favorite actitivities.
You know it is so true. I’m just now starting interest in the naturist thing, but whenever I check out a club online all I see is white people. Although I have no problem with white people, I sure would not want to be the only minority there. If anyone has a great spot they know of that I wont be the only one in my age/sex/race category please let me know. I’m 25/F/blackhispanic
Do come to Sandy Hook in
New Jersey on July 4 weekend. The black naturists are there from all over the Eastern Seaboard.
hi, i am a black naturist too, i have not being active, because, i was the only black person at the swims, and did want to go alone
corrections, didnt want to go alone
William: I know how you feel don. It feels like everyone is watching you.
I am male black, and a naturist at heart. A few months ago, I went to my first naturist swim at a community pool, in the Toronto, (Canada) area. I was the only black person in attendance!
My wife is very shy to accompany me to the swims, and it seems awkward to reach out to another female to go to the swims – as I was told by the organizers that single males are looked upon suspiciously. Any black female in the Toronto area get in touch with me if interested in a partner for naturist swims.
I am a nudist in The Bahamas and organized nudism here is non-existent. The whole subject of social nudism is taboo here. That doesn’t stop me from finding a secluded beach and shedding the textile.
Myself and my gierfriend are nudist. We are both black and have found limited opportunity to visit naturist locations or events. We have done so a few time most recently in Key West, FL and everything was fine though we were among a very few people. We are especially interested in gatherings of black nudist where we believe we would be more comfortable. Any one know of any?
Hey fellow nudist. Me and my wife are nudist and have enjoyed a clothing free lifestyle together and with other couples of color for many years. We have met other couples (and went alone) and shed our clothes at places such as; Hedo II and III Jamaica, Haulover beach, Blacks beach, Maui and several private places including our home. I must agree, there are few nudist of color in our travels but from the traffic this site has generated I believe WE have enough to start our own meet and greet right here. So, lets get this started…We are ready to meet at many of the locations that I listed and get to know people like ourselves and begin a traveling group of “Black Nudist”. Let’s stop talking about it and do this…ANY TAKERS?
Well dre that’s a good idea. I think we can start a yahoo group. I know we already have one but it’s dead. We could also start a image board forum. I’ve been thinking about doing that.
Dre-
Check our temp website. We hope to be open by September with our Grand Opening next June. We would love to see you both out here in Montana. Check it out at http://www.gobbiz.com/bouldercreekresort, or you can email us booger_buns@yahoo.com. Dave wants to start a group through our resort. Let us know what you think. Hope to hear from you.
Sava & Dave
I’m from Chicago and I would love to meet other black nudist in the Chicagoland area. I sometimes walk through the park nude but that’s risky and many people who happen to see may object. I would like a more organized gathering. I’d participated in the nude bike ride in June there were about 10 blacks out of the hundreds of participants. I’ve been to a nudist resort and just like many others have written I was the only black and I was the center of attraction. So Chicago black nudist let’s come together and represent the Chi.
William-
I left a posting on your other blog question. My partner Dave(who is black) and I would love to have more people of color come to our resort. In fact, Dave and I have spoke of having a weekend conference on Diversity in Naturism. From Dave’s point of view, he always feels out of place when going nude because he is usually the only black person there.
Now that we are opening our own resort. We hope to change that, even though our resort is located in Montana. Basically, we are trying to do our part in introducing and changing the mind set of black people to Naturism.
Dave and I hope that you keep doing what your doing and engaging people in conversation. Its important for people to talk and get over their fears. Body Acceptance equals Body Freedom. This applies to everyone, not just the select few.
We hope that one day we will see you at Boulder Creek Resort, and meet Dave and I.
Maybe- I should convince Dave to start a group. Although, I dont think it would take much convincing.
Take a look at our front page on our temp website. We have a very strong anti-discrimination statement in our welcome to people. We felt it necessary to let people know right away of our voice on the subject.
Sava
There’s a nude beach in Montara called Grey Whale Cove and its full of black naturists of all genders and I do resemble that remark myself !