Racism in Louisville? (neighborhoods, gated, live)

[mandljoy]

I am thinking about relocating to Lousiville. I have lived in DC for the past two years and my wife and I prefer to be somewhere smaller. Are the people friendly in Louisville? Do whites "stare" and "act funky" with african american and other races? It is very important for us to be somewhere where these issues hardly arise.

[Louisvilleslugger]

Originally Posted by mandljoy

I am thinking about relocating to Lousiville. I have lived in DC for the past two years and my wife and I prefer to be somewhere smaller. Are the people friendly in Louisville? Do whites "stare" and "act funky" with african american and other races? It is very important for us to be somewhere where these issues hardly arise.

Not not to an extent to be alarmed by anything. There is racism everywhere, But it is the last thing you have to worry about in present day Louisville.

[stx12499]

Originally Posted by Louisvilleslugger

Not not to an extent to be alarmed by anything. There is racism everywhere, But it is the last thing you have to worry about in present day Louisville.

I agree Slugger. Although it should be pointed out that Louisville, like almost every major city, is pretty segregated by race. There are even certain streets and railroad tracks that are known to mark the start of black or white neighborhoods. Still I would guess that there is probably less racial tension in Louisville than DC, where I know many whites are terrified of the city and vice versa.

Louisville's most racially diverse neighborhood is Old Louisville, parts of the South End around Beechmont, and parts of the Clifton Heights areas. I think Louisville is becoming a solid city for professional African Americans. For years, Louisville lost many of its educated African Americans to places like Atlanta (along with other mid sized southern cities), but that is slowly changing.

[Off Topic]

Agree with every point in stx's post. This is not going to be an issue for you, any more than it is where you are now.