What's it like to have a multiracial family in the Loveland/Ft Collins area? (Craig: school)

[multiracial]

My family is considering a move to Loveland. I used to live there, but I was single and it was almost 15 years ago. Since then I married an African-American (I'm caucasian) and we've adopted two small boys -- an African-American son and a Puerto Rican son. What's it going to be like for my wife to work and my boys to go to school in the Loveland/Ft Collins area? I didn't even think about it until I noted that only 1% of the population is African-American in the Front Range area.

[Mike from back east]

Consensus of many postings over the years in the COLO forums is that COLO is very cool in regards to racial matters.

[jane22]

You an your family will be fine Colorado is like a big melting pot like Mike said colo. is cool on regards to racial matters trust me I know my family is multiracial well mutts my husband has been called somian,my son has been called indian an I have been told I look spanish no problem just that we are none of those we are just a mixture of ancester product (smile)more like chameleon be glad you are not in the south where I am boy you an I could talk all day good luck.

[multiracial]

This is good news, thanks to both of you. My wife isn't too worried about it and honestly, I suspect it will be fine -- I remember Colorado as having great people. But there have been a few places in the US where we did feel a little odd. My wife has always made her way, my biggest concern is for my African-American son. He's got a few special needs, as well. And kids can be cruel.

Thanks again for your responses.

[jane22]

With GOD all things are possible (smile) you have to remember a family that pray's together stays together,my family an I are in the south an your right there is some cruel people in the world just know that God makes no mistakes( smile) everything will be fine never let anyone still your joy that GOD has given you, GOD puts people in our life for a reason much luck to you an your family,a new friend

[xordite]

If you don't make it an issue, nobody else will. Most people here don't care about skin color. We tend to judge a person by the content of their character, not the color of their skin, as MLKjr suggested.


Craig

[wickedgood]

No problem I'm sure, my wife is Asian American and I'm as white as they come, my kids look Greek of all things as a result. Never had a single issue here in Loveland and we have been here 10 years. Welcome back!