As a black man, here’s why I’ve chosen to permanently leave America

At 4 a.m. on Nov. 6, as my wife and I watched the election results in our Seattle home, a shared realization dawned on us. After months of planning and observing America’s direction, we both felt the weight of that moment. It wasn’t just a hypothetical escape anymore—it was the turning point that pushed us to make our departure a reality. (Video: Getty Images)