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Is Chicago really more integrated than LA? According to poll it is. I used to hear different.
Oh shut up!! These Polls are B/S I could make a million accounts right now and change the poll result's to make L.A. on top, but I don't because plenty of people do that for Chicago already.
Oh shut up!! These Polls are B/S I could make a million accounts right now and change the poll result's to make L.A. on top, but I don't because plenty of people do that for Chicago already.
Chill. I am asking because this information is pertinent to me. If you have a problem, stop reading the thread. Simple.
don't be ignorant yourself. Chicago DOES indeed touch Houston in diversity. You're talking two different things anyway. Integration on and diversity. yes, Chicago is not that integrated compared to Houston. But Chicago is indeed a very diverse city.
But what's the use of "diversity" when every race has to "stay in their place" in order to keep their sanity and have a social life. As far as I'm concerned, diversity isn't the goal for what I want, for I've been in "very diverse" places where prejudice attitudes flourish (and in some cases, the minorities give more fuel to the flame than extinguish it). I'm going to a college that boasts itself in "diversity," but I've never recall a time in my life where I have faced excessive prejudice and racism (covert, of course - these places have to still maintain the "diversity image" somehow)! This compared to the original school that I attended during freshmen year, where even though it wasn't nearly as diverse, it was way more integrated and the racial attitudes were a lot more better - the ultimate factor I always wanted in a place. So Chicago (and for that matter, the entire Northeast and Bos-Wash s**thole) can have its "diversity" in order to make themselves feel better and look more progressive than the South (in their minds, anyway), but I'll gladly (and plan to) flee to the cities and lands where the "integration-mentality" of befriending, mingling, dating, sexing, marrying, raising a family, and growing old with people regardless of race, is the rule and not the exception or taboo!
And I've actually have heard about stories of how major Texas cities are very integrated (particularly Houston and Austin) along with being very "down to earth" and places and where lots of college grads head to. Can anyone verify if this is true, because I'm really contemplating about moving to these two cities after college.
But what's the use of "diversity" when every race has to "stay in their place" in order to keep their sanity and have a social life. As far as I'm concerned, diversity isn't the goal for what I want, for I've been in "very diverse" places where prejudice attitudes flourish (and in some cases, the minorities give more fuel to the flame than extinguish it). I'm going to a college that boasts itself in "diversity," but I've never recall a time in my life where I have faced excessive prejudice and racism (covert, of course - these places have to still maintain the "diversity image" somehow)! This compared to the original school that I attended during freshmen year, where even though it wasn't nearly as diverse, it was way more integrated and the racial attitudes were a lot more better - the ultimate factor I always wanted in a place. So Chicago (and for that matter, the entire Northeast and Bos-Wash s**thole) can have its "diversity" in order to make themselves feel better and look more progressive than the South (in their minds, anyway), but I'll gladly (and plan to) flee to the cities and lands where the "integration-mentality" of befriending, mingling, dating, sexing, marrying, raising a family, and growing old with people regardless of race, is the rule and not the exception or taboo!
And I've actually have heard about stories of how major Texas cities are very integrated (particularly Houston and Austin) along with being very "down to earth" and places and where lots of college grads head to. Can anyone verify if this is true, because I'm really contemplating about moving to these two cities after college.
yes, it's true. If you looking for the best opportunity to find a good job I would go with Houston. If you looking for a great place to live with lots of things for a young person to do I would go with Austin.
Racial issues due exist in Houston but not so much compared to other American cities. I am also currently a university student in Houston...and I can honestly tell you that race is the absolute last thing on my mind. I grew up in Houston and absolutely love the level of integration in the city.
Racial issues due exist in Houston but not so much compared to other American cities. I am also currently a university student in Houston...and I can honestly tell you that race is the absolute last thing on my mind. I grew up in Houston and absolutely love the level of integration in the city.
Location: from houstoner to bostoner to new yorker to new jerseyite ;)
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yes, it's true. If you looking for the best opportunity to find a good job I would go with Houston. If you looking for a great place to live with lots of things for a young person to do I would go with Austin.
There's more to do in Houston and it's much more diverse. IMO, Austin is mostly great for a very narrow demographic while I think Houston has something to offer most everyone. I had a great time in my early to mid-twenties here in Houston. If anything, I'd say Austin is better if you're slightly older and still want to live a more carefree lifestyle. That said, both cities are great, just in different ways.
But what's the use of "diversity" when every race has to "stay in their place" in order to keep their sanity and have a social life. As far as I'm concerned, diversity isn't the goal for what I want, for I've been in "very diverse" places where prejudice attitudes flourish (and in some cases, the minorities give more fuel to the flame than extinguish it). I'm going to a college that boasts itself in "diversity," but I've never recall a time in my life where I have faced excessive prejudice and racism (covert, of course - these places have to still maintain the "diversity image" somehow)! This compared to the original school that I attended during freshmen year, where even though it wasn't nearly as diverse, it was way more integrated and the racial attitudes were a lot more better - the ultimate factor I always wanted in a place. So Chicago (and for that matter, the entire Northeast and Bos-Wash s**thole) can have its "diversity" in order to make themselves feel better and look more progressive than the South (in their minds, anyway), but I'll gladly (and plan to) flee to the cities and lands where the "integration-mentality" of befriending, mingling, dating, sexing, marrying, raising a family, and growing old with people regardless of race, is the rule and not the exception or taboo!
And I've actually have heard about stories of how major Texas cities are very integrated (particularly Houston and Austin) along with being very "down to earth" and places and where lots of college grads head to. Can anyone verify if this is true, because I'm really contemplating about moving to these two cities after college.
I hear what you are saying and I believe that's the problem in America along with class distinctions. I love Chicago and what it has to offer. But that is my biggest and probably my only beef with the city. It is very segregated and many Chicagoans will tell you this. Blacks live on one side of the tracks and hispanics (basically Mexicans) live on the other. And they tell me it's always been that way. There are majority whatever neighborhoods in Houston just like every city. But in those neighborhoods you will find sizeable other cultures living amongst that majority neighborhood. That is something I think Houston should take advantage of because most cities aren't like that.
Houston is great to people of all colors...that is one of the most important reasons why I would not leave Houston....well..maybe only for NYC..hoping they survive these rough times (fingers-crossed).
los angeles, houston, then chicago. i've heard that houston and chicago have about equal diversity, but houston is probably the most integrated major city in america. even if chicago is slightly more diverse, it definitely is not more integrated.
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