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02-19-2007, 08:33 PM
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I definitely had to comment on this one. I grew up in DC, currently live in MD (PG County), and will be moving to the Charlotte area in June. I don't know how DC is on the list either. Maybe bet.com is biased alittle because the BET headquarters are located in DC. I love my city I am proud to be from DC, but I would be insane to stay in this area. I can't wait to get to Charlotte. DC is not economical at all, and the school system is one of the worst in the nation (taught there for 3 years). Anyway, I am on my way to Charlotte and I am just laughing at all the idiots who want to stay in the DC area (including my family). LOL
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02-19-2007, 10:04 PM
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I Agree with BET
I am a white american and I definitely agree with BET. Having a house built in Charlotte and my parents living there now, Charlotte (suburban subdivisions) seems to be a very nice, diverse middle class area. All the developments we have been to as well as where my parents live are home to african americans, white and latino. Everyone keeps their homes and property beautiful and I've even said to my husband recently, "Now THIS is the American dream." Moving from the Northeast, this is how it should be. Sure, houses can't be just handed out to people but if you're hardworking, good living people, you should be able to get something for it instead of busting your *(&!@#@ in the NE just to barely pay your rent on some small or dumpy apartment and no quality of life, such as we are. Life and the quality of shouldn't just be for the rich like it is in New Jersey. So glad to get outta here, Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
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02-23-2007, 05:18 PM
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Thanks Carolina Blue!!!
I checked out the info you sent me. Most of the places were right on the money!! just what we were hoping to find. Now if we could just find a High school for our kids.
thanks for all the info. you are the one!
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02-23-2007, 05:30 PM
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Just wanted to add my .02 cents. I'm not from DC but Baltimore suffers many of the same problems as DC with crime, schools, high cost of housing and quality of life. DH visited Charlotte for 2 years straight for the CIAA basketball tournaments and commented on how much he liked what he saw. I got on the net and discovered he might be on to something ....
Everything I read about Charlotte was positive. We decided to take a leap of faith and check it out. With so many transplants from the Northeast, everyone can't be wrong.
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02-25-2007, 02:47 PM
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Nice to hear such positive things!!!
Can I please have a copy of the links as well?
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02-25-2007, 05:31 PM
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02-28-2007, 09:52 AM
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It's very reassuring to read and hear this! Hopefully Charlotte can continue to become a melting pot of success and stability for all people
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02-28-2007, 11:28 PM
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CarolinaBlue, can I have that info you sent out as well? Charlotte sounds like a dream come true (with the exception of that humidity!)
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03-01-2007, 08:49 PM
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Links for Charlotte
Carolina Blue, would you mind sending me the links as well?
Thanks Also, I researched Charlotte in 2006 based on Black Enterprise "Best City" for Black Families. I agree with the results. Charlotte is still growing, and it is not as congested as Atlanta. Compared to the NE, Atlanta is also a good deal for Black Families.
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03-05-2007, 08:47 PM
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Was out all last week at the CIAA Tournament. Excellent event!! But I digress. I tried posting all of this once before but it was too big. I'll try again, but will break it into seperate posts.
PUBLICATIONS The Charlotte Post thecharlottepost.com/ Pride Magazine pridemagazine.net/ Sotac Magazine sotacmag.com/ EVENT WEBSITES alwaysintheknow.com/itk/ adolphshiver.com/ ajentertainmentinc.com CharlotteVibe.com cuzncity.com executiveent.com goodlookentertainment.com goodpeoples.com/ innercircleevents.com thesoulmovement.com RESTAURANTS THE COFFEE CUP coffeecupsoul.com/ THE HOUSE OF JAZZ thehouseofjazz.net/ MERT’S mertsuptown.com SIMMONS FOURTH WARD RESTAURANT, 516 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 334-6640 Addie's Jamaican Cuisine, 3116 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, 704-331-0047 Anntony's Caribbean Café anntonys.com/ Austin's Caribbean Cuisine (Take out only), 345 S. Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-331-8778 The Caribbean Hut, 9609 N Tryon St., Charlotte, 28262, (704) 593-0030 Charleston House charlestonhouseontheplaza.com/ The Chicken Box Café, 3726 N Tryon St, Charlotte, 28206, (704) 566-6000 Down to the Bone, 7945 N Tryon St., Charlotte, 28262, (704) 548-1616 Golden Krust goldenkrustbakery.com/ Jaimama Restaurant & Bar, 1626 East Blvd, Charlotte, 28203, (704) 358-8188 The Jazz Café thejazzcafenc.com Junior’s Chicken & Waffles, 9311 JW Clay Blvd at N. Tryon, Charlotte, 28262, (704) 503-3335 KokoMo’s Coffeehouse kokomoscoffee.com/ La'wan's Soul Food Restaurant, 7705 S Tryon St Ste C, Charlotte, NC 28217-3310, (704) 665-7225 Mama's Caribbean Grill, 1504 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, (704) 375-8414 Madison Saints Paradise South Cafeteria 2812 Beatties Ford Road at I-85, 704-887-7206 Outer Bounds Sports Bar & Grill obsportsbar.com/home.html RADIO STATIONS 92.7 FM – Old School (Tom Joyner & Wendy Williams shows) 101.9 FM – Old School (Steve Harvey & Michael Baisden shows) 97.9 FM – Hip Hop 96.1 FM – Hip Hop 100.9 FM – Gospel 88.9 FM – Jazz CLUBS THE HOUSE OF JAZZ www.thehouseofjazz.net/ TIME LOUNGE www.timecharlotte.com THE V-LOUNGE www.thev-lounge.com/ CRUSH www.crushcharlotte.com/ KINGS & QUEENS, 119 S. Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 375-3099 The Jazz Café www.thejazzcafenc.com Studio 74 studio74charlotte.com/ Tempo www.tempocharlotte.com/ The Excelsior, 921 Beatties Ford Road, 704-334-5709 The Savoy, 3930 Brookshire Blvd at I-85, 28216, (704) 394-5505 Crystal on the Plaza, 3018 Plaza Rd, 28205, (704) 376-3799 Club Onyx, 5300 Old Pineville Rd, 28217 CULTURAL & LEISURE Afro-American Cultural Center www.aacc-charlotte.org/ OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST ciaatournament.org/ eastlandmall.com/ dynastybooks.com/ friendshipcharlotte.org/ imajsalon.com/ jcsu.edu/ mamaluantique.com/ mselsies.com/ monetshoes.com/ newbirthcharlotte.org/ nogrease.com/ oasis-dayspa.com/welcome/ realeyesbookstore.com/ upbc.org/ vccenter.net/ Last edited by Carolina Blue; 03-05-2007 at 08:58 PM.
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