Our Black community vs Our community as a whole.

[unlblkrubi]

Originally Posted by Pork Belly

I must say, with the recent events of BLM. It is time to really take a look at our country. I am voting for Hillary because she understnads the BLM plight and will bring us to a better tomorrow.

It's because of her and her party that blacks are where they are at now.

[FTG-05]

Originally Posted by Pork Belly

I must say, with the recent events of BLM. It is time to really take a look at our country. I am voting for Hillary because she understnads the BLM plight and will bring us to a better tomorrow.

Feel free to start with democratically-controlled areas like Chicago and they're exorbitant black-on-black murder rate. Then we can see how much "BLM" really matters to you. My bet: doesn't fit the agenda; won't get discussed. Typical of race baiters and the democrats (and their idiots) in general.

If you think that ***** and her represent any form of an answer, it must be a really, really stupid question.

[Bobdreamz]

Originally Posted by unlblkrubi

It's because of her and her party that blacks are where they are at now.

You mean like the party that elected the first Black President?

The other party has descended in to racist bigotry and has nominated a billionaire "Birther".

[bornanddiedonWestside]

Originally Posted by curzon_dax

I've personally enjoyed a better climate with regards to race relations in Huntsville better than anywhere else I've been. That said, when I moved to South Huntsville I finally found out where Huntsville was keeping its near 60% white population. The place I lived the first 3 years I was here was entirely black. Additionally, when I told people where I lived they commonly gave me a sympathetic look and informed me that I was living in a bad neighborhood. One time I was even told "well that explains a lot" when a person with a rather negative opinion of me found out that the Sparkman Wal-Mart was "my Wal-Mart". Where I lived on the North side of town was easily the safest, cleanest, and overall best place I've ever lived.

It has always been hard for me to understand how all of the houses between North and South Huntsville were generally built at the same time, but over time have come to house distinctly different demographics of people. When people talk about buying a home whether it be on these Forums or in conversation, North Huntsville is always regarded as a no-fly zone. There are definitely reasons to not buy a home in North Huntsville, but personal security is - in my experience - typically the number one reason offered. I always wonder if part of the perception about North Huntsville has more to do with the color of its residents rather than the actual safety of living there. Yes, I know that most of the violent crimes that occur in Huntsville are on its North side. But they are almost always related to illicit drug trade, and there are still really nice neighborhoods that are never part of such dealings.

This self-imposed segregation of people can only contribute to problems in the future. I always wonder if I made a socially responsible decision when I decided to buy my home on the South side. But then, for the sake of the investment of my money and my children's education, this was the right decision for me. There is a systemic fault that aids in these decisions in addition to my suspicions of racism. I know that school district rezoning has a strong opposition on this board, but I've been wondering if that could possibly help.

With regards to your post, raj, I enjoyed it and agree with you. My post would lean more your way if you hadn't already covered those things I felt should be brought to the table. My favorite part is this:



The redeeming quality that Huntsville has is the opportunity that it provides for people of any racial or class background. I have found that in this town one only needs to work hard to live a life that is better than what your father had.

I know someone I know was robbed by a group of 8 people for cigarettes at the Citgo on Oakwood and Pulaski the other day.

[CP79]

I sincerely hope this does not come across as "racist"

In my many years in Huntsville I (as a caucasian) have enjoyed good race relations with black folks.

I try to get along with people, and by and large, people try to get along with me

[bornanddiedonWestside]

I live in the wierdest neighborhood ever off clubview drive. Although the area isn't "really" bad, it has it's share of problems and is in an area which is considered to be in the hood. It's about 60% black, 30% white and 10% Hispanic or Other. The thing that's so odd about this area is that you can see old people taking walks with their dogs like you'd see in nice neighborhoods, then the next minute someone might try to sell you dope or you'll hear gunshots at night, strange place.