Julia Merk in Lisbon
October 18, 2025Advertisement
JeNae Dunn, a Black American woman, felt that police violence against Black people in the United States had worsened under President Donald Trump.
Feeling disrespected as a citizen, she and her husband — also African American — decided to emigrate to Portugal.
But starting over wasn't easy. In their new home, they faced fresh challenges: learning a new language, adapting to a different culture and finding new friends. DW reporter Julia Merk met Dunn in Lisbon.
