Race in LA. Questions for whites blacks and hispanics that live in L.A. (San Jose: environment)

[Prince of Lombards]

There's no Little Italy in Los Angeles; however, I would advise African-Americans nevertheless to avoid the Latino neighborhoods, since lately there's been a surge of crimes committed by Latinos against African Americans.

[sprint100]

Yep, I grew up in Inglewood, CA and would say that if anyone says there isn't non-sense latino on black and black on latino crimes then they should keep sipping that Rainbow coalition Kool-Aid while the bullets, knives , and fists keep flying.

[ibarrio]

There racial tension is between the Black and Hispanic gang members...You can see that on the news almost daily.

Most Mexican gangs will not fire at other Mexican gangs...but will fire at Black and Salva Gangs.

The Aryan Brotherhood and Sur Hispanic Gang Alliance is a prison thing. Many Nazi Lowriders are in fact Hispanic or have Hispanic surnames.

From ADL.org Website: The group has made a limited exception for Hispanics -- a few NLR members have Hispanic surnames, and members who have Hispanic girlfriends or wives are readily accepted -- probably due to the hatred of blacks shared by white and Hispanic prison gangs. (There is enmity between NLR and Northern California Hispanics, probably because of the demographics of established criminal gang rivalries.) Other nonwhites are not tolerated. One former NLR member explained, "You must have at least half white blood but no black blood."

[Chowhound]

Originally Posted by Latina7

California is one of the most racists states in the nation. The North is full of "skinheads chapters." I have traveled the North, South, West, and East top to bottom since 1980. Of course, if you live in one of the poorer areas, with minorities, they are more willing to accept you, but the moment you want to upgrade yourself into one of the better areas, as a minority, watch out! Stay away from Fallbrook, and Bonsall, in the Northern part of San Diego County. That is where Tom Metzer, the Head of the Aryan Nation lives, unless his house burned in the recent fires, and he has moved to his other headquarters in Sandpoint, Idaho. As a member of a minority group myself, I have been expoxed to racism in these areas, and I have natural blond hair, and a very light skin. I do, however, possess a slightly- accented speech that identifies me as a "foreigner," even though I am, by birth, an American Citizen from the island of Puerto Rico. Always protect yourself, and be on the lookout. |I did not experience much bias in Los Angeles, but that maybe was because I was visiting friends in the Eastern part. Good luck,

I don't know where this poster is talking about with all of the "skinheads" in California?? If your a decent law abiding citizen and happen to be black you'll be fine. California is one of the most liberal non racist place in the country. Just my thoughts

[Slauson Rosecranz]

Originally Posted by Chowhound

I don't know where this poster is talking about with all of the "skinheads" in California?? If your a decent law abiding citizen and happen to be black you'll be fine. California is one of the most liberal non racist place in the country. Just my thoughts

The three posts directly above yours say quite the opposite.

I think most people PREFER the historic view of California (Southern) as being
progressive, tolerant, liberal, and 'fun in the sun'. It still is, to a degree, but times have definitely changed.

There are indeed dangerous, and pretty racist areas in the Southland.

It may be Surenos gang members instead of the stereotypical Klansmen/redneck/skinhead types, but racist is still racist.
And violence is still violence.

It wouldn't be fair to paint ALL of California with a broad stroke because of incidents in Harbor Gateway, or Highland Park, or racial agitators like Florencia 13 in Florence-Firestone. But to disregard those incidents, or pretend like they're 'non-issues' is equally irresponsible, and deceptive. Especially for someone who doesn't know what those areas are all about.

A transplant or tourist could be putting themselves in harm's way, regardless of what color they are.

Also, whoever said Mexican gangs don't shoot each other...I don't know where you're coming from.
18th Street and Rockwood kill each other all the time. Gangs in Pacoima, too. And Blythe Street in Panorama City.
I won't even get into the South Bay barrios...

[Tony from Europe]

HI !
I'm from Europe !
How is living in L.A. ???

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Tony from Europe

HI !
I'm from Europe !
How is living in L.A. ???

How is life in Los Angeles?

[Chowhound]

Originally Posted by Slauson Rosecranz

The three posts directly above yours say quite the opposite.

I think most people PREFER the historic view of California (Southern) as being
progressive, tolerant, liberal, and 'fun in the sun'. It still is, to a degree, but times have definitely changed.

There are indeed dangerous, and pretty racist areas in the Southland.

It may be Surenos gang members instead of the stereotypical Klansmen/redneck/skinhead types, but racist is still racist.
And violence is still violence.

It wouldn't be fair to paint ALL of California with a broad stroke because of incidents in Harbor Gateway, or Highland Park, or racial agitators like Florencia 13 in Florence-Firestone. But to disregard those incidents, or pretend like they're 'non-issues' is equally irresponsible, and deceptive. Especially for someone who doesn't know what those areas are all about.

A transplant or tourist could be putting themselves in harm's way, regardless of what color they are.

Also, whoever said Mexican gangs don't shoot each other...I don't know where you're coming from.
18th Street and Rockwood kill each other all the time. Gangs in Pacoima, too. And Blythe Street in Panorama City.
I won't even get into the South Bay barrios...

I suppose I have to modify my comments about racism. I'm just used to hearing about white racism. I forget about alot of the black and latino racial issues. The whole subject just seems sad. I don't understand the upswing in latino against black violence. I don't know if it related to jobs and housing availability. It seems that before the influx of illegals, middle class blacks had a lot of jobs in construction and various other trades. The wages of those jobs have been slowly erroded by "cheaper" labor that illegals "provide". It sort of reminds me of the documentary about Wal-mart called "The low cost of cheap prices". I'm not on a anti-illegal rant just thinking out loud.

[enurse]

Originally Posted by frenchy7

Look, there are like 20 billion people in L.A., all from different walks of life and different parts of the world. No one is really going to care if a black person enters the city limits. Yes, there is much anti-black sentiment in L.A., and racial "tension". But there's nothing here to prevent a Black person from living a normal life. If you already have a job lined up, and want to do it, then do it.

The big question is: why would you even WANT to live in L.A. Are you really going to be making more money, considering the cost of living out here. It's pretty expensive overall. But, to each his own.

"Much anti-black sentiment in L.A." = not a great place for Black people to live and thrive. There is hidden racism here, and it's inevitable when people are raised without interacting with many Black people, they listen to the media, and have preconceived notions. This translates into their daily lives, into the school systems, and into the workplace. I was born and raised in Southern California, and have lived in L.A. most of my life, and can honestly say - I've had it. If you don't want to get stared at, or questioned on a daily basis, you have to live in areas where there is a decent amount of Black people in the population. I graduated from UCLA in Westwood, and have worked up and down the coast of California (most areas comprising of less than 2% Black people in the affluent areas). In the better parts of town, Black people are really a minority. Note: I am a female health care provider, and dress well, but I still have had to endure comments while in college, and inappropriate behavior on the job. I have been followed in stores on various occasions, for no reason. I have to always make sure that if I pick up merchandise, I have it in plain sight at all times, to minimize this embarrassment. Going into areas like "Calablackless" (i.e., Calabasas), Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, etc is worse. You can go days/weeks without seeing a Black person. I did notice when I lived in the Palms/Culver City areas, there were more Blacks. These were decent areas at the time, and I believe they are developing even more. If I was staying and wanted to pay a ridiculous mortgage, I'd consider these areas. Other than that, L.A. leaves a lot to be desired.

[wclac]

Originally Posted by enurse

"Much anti-black sentiment in L.A." = not a great place for Black people to live and thrive. There is hidden racism here, and it's inevitable when people are raised without interacting with many Black people, they listen to the media, and have preconceived notions. This translates into their daily lives, into the school systems, and into the workplace. I was born and raised in Southern California, and have lived in L.A. most of my life, and can honestly say - I've had it. If you don't want to get stared at, or questioned on a daily basis, you have to live in areas where there is a decent amount of Black people in the population. I graduated from UCLA in Westwood, and have worked up and down the coast of California (most areas comprising of less than 2% Black people in the affluent areas). In the better parts of town, Black people are really a minority. Note: I am a female health care provider, and dress well, but I still have had to endure comments while in college, and inappropriate behavior on the job. I have been followed in stores on various occasions, for no reason. I have to always make sure that if I pick up merchandise, I have it in plain sight at all times, to minimize this embarrassment. Going into areas like "Calablackless" (i.e., Calabasas), Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, etc is worse. You can go days/weeks without seeing a Black person. I did notice when I lived in the Palms/Culver City areas, there were more Blacks. These were decent areas at the time, and I believe they are developing even more. If I was staying and wanted to pay a ridiculous mortgage, I'd consider these areas. Other than that, L.A. leaves a lot to be desired.

Whoa, I thought the City of LA had policy of non-discrimination.