Looking for majority white areas of the Metro (Atlanta, Peachtree City: living, shops)

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by rcsteiner

I don't believe the US government agrees with that distinction (at least once the Senegalese person becomes a US citizen) -- they become an African-American at that point, and when one has to check a box on an employment form, it's the government whose definitions seem to matter the most.

That's the point, Mr. Steiner--what we're talking about here has nothing to do with government distinctions...

We're talking about a culture and a people. It has not been "officially" designated by any governmental entity...

We're talking about a people/culture...uniquely created here in the U.S...that is not adequately designated.

I've actually thought of a better term to accurately distinguish "African-Americans" from other blacks...but I won't reveal it yet.

[All White Forsyth]

Forsyth County is where you want. Exit 14 off GA400. Lots of nice new homes in the area for 400K and forsyth has the best school systems..

[rcsteiner]

Originally Posted by aries4118

That's the point, Mr. Steiner--what we're talking about here has nothing to do with government distinctions...

True, but my point is this:

People in general have a tendency to use terms like "African American" because that term is usually presented as the one and only choice for someone who has dark skin and a certain genotype ... regardless of their origin.

Everyone sees that term each and every time they are asked to select their race on an employment form, a loan application, a government form, etc.

The usage gets burned in through repetition, and it's very hard to get away from something that appears to be officially mandated even if that something isn't technically correct.

There are numerous groups in the US which aren't adequately designated, and the group which you folks are talking about is only one of them. It might not even be the largest anymore -- I know several folks who are unhappy with the "hispanic" designation, and yet that term is also applied to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

One could even argue that the term "Caucasian" or "white" are too general and often misapplied. That term covers people from a HUGE number of ethnic backgrounds. But that's because the term isn't (generally) being used as a purely ethnic descriptor.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by rcsteiner

True, but my point is this:

People in general have a tendency to use terms like "African American" because that term is usually presented as the one and only choice for someone who has dark skin and a certain genotype ... regardless of their origin.

Everyone sees that term each and every time they are asked to select their race on an employment form, a loan application, a government form, etc.

The usage gets burned in through repetition, and it's very hard to get away from something that appears to be officially mandated even if that something isn't technically correct.

There are numerous groups in the US which aren't adequately designated, and the group which you folks are talking about is only one of them. It might not even be the largest anymore -- I know several folks who are unhappy with the "hispanic" designation, and yet that term is also applied to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

One could even argue that the term "Caucasian" or "white" are too general and often misapplied. That term covers people from a HUGE number of ethnic backgrounds. But that's because the term isn't (generally) being used as a purely ethnic descriptor.

lol. Yep, you are totally right...and that is a big problem. I was involved in a situation where the term "African-American" was used to describe blacks in Europe, Africa, etc...! As if "African-American" means anyone who is black!

[Lucario]

Originally Posted by aries4118

lol. Yep, you are totally right...and that is a big problem. I was involved in a situation where the term "African-American" was used to describe blacks in Europe, Africa, etc...! As if "African-American" means anyone who is black!

Sure. All African Americans are black.......but not every black person is African American. The terms are not interchangeable.

[aries4118]

Originally Posted by Sunil's Dad

Sure. All African Americans are black.......but not every black person is African American. The terms are not interchangeable.

Yep. Exactly. And some people seem to think they are interchangeable...

[tennisfanatic]

The beautify of Atlanta is it's diversity. So if you are looking for a "non slum" area to live in then that is fine, but among the wealthy in Atlanta you will find all races and among the poor in Atlanta you will find all races. I don't think that you and your family will survive in this city if you are not open minded to all races.

[choicedecisiondotcom]

I Lol'd bigtime when I read the title & first post of this thread & then the first couple suggestions of Bankhead area. This thread has lived up to its potential

[yankee_transplant]

If you can afford $550K, then any of the more affluent neighborhoods in Atlanta are fine. Buckhead, Morningside, VA-Highland, Lake Claire, or even Decatur. Try to stay inside the 285 perimeter. Morningside and VA-Highland are practically walking distance to Piedmont park and midtown, and have excellent schools.

Funny that you are both from majority black cities, and moved to another one(Atl), but want to live with your "own kind".

Originally Posted by SouthernExplorer

I am from New Orleans, and my wife is from Memphis. After we got married, we tried living in New Orleans. It was ok until Katrina hit, and it became too ghetto and distressed. We then moved to Memphis, and we just did not like being white minorities. We want to stay in the south, close to Memphis and NOLA but want a big city feel. Atlanta fits the bill.

So, as we look to move to Atlanta, we want a majority white area. Ill be working in Midtown, and my wife is getting a job in Sandy Springs. Our price range is a maximum of $550,000. I do not mind a long commute. Thanks!

[Memphiz]

why isnt this BS deleted already, there are plenty of websites for this person to locate his own kind, the neighbor hoods offer lawn services, golfing and bleaching services for the white uniforms they wear.