Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
It probably has something to do with the fact that most black people in NY aren't well educated and can't afford the high prices in the neighborhood. No offense, but it's the reason there aren't many white people in the south Bronx, they can live better.
Im a black man living in whitestone Queens and wondering why there isnt so many black folks in this area i like it here alot its just like any hood in queens
I'm from ATL, black and I live in Queens... and I've noticed that there aren't many black people in NYC in general. I have yet to visit Harlem or The Bronx. This may be a generalization but it seems that most of the educated blacks have moved back to the south for economic oppurtunity.
It probably has something to do with the fact that most black people in NY aren't well educated and can't afford the high prices in the neighborhood. No offense, but it's the reason there aren't many white people in the south Bronx, they can live better.
I would'nt go that far. Harlem is coming up, even Bill Clinton bought a house there.
I've always been against living in diverse areas, because it causes people to lose their identity. People in diverse areas are less likely to associate with their neighbors and have a strong community. The increase in diverse neighborhoods has been destructive, and created a generation of lemmings. You can be friendly with people of other cultures, races, and religions without having them as a neighbor, these kind of relationships can only flourish when everyone has their own space.
It's one of those places that has historically not been diverse. Those black people with the financial clout to afford Whitestone probably live in the 'burbs.
This is the irony of diversity; it supposedly celebrates different cultures but it does nothing but foster alienation and cultural homogeneity. With that in mind Whitestone is a semi-urban ethnic neighboorhood and diversity is not clebrated there. Mostly Greeks and Italians with a growing group of Koreans moving in. The correct description here would be cultural pluralism. Whitestone is a stronghold of ethnic New York; the way New York was before it was flipped into a bohemian-trustfunder playground. Whitestone may look like a middle class area but it really is a working class area with its traditional families, blue color workers and strong morality. Not a good place for someone just moving to the area looking to meet transient hipsters or yuppies.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Young Herman
I've always been against living in diverse areas, because it causes people to lose their identity. People in diverse areas are less likely to associate with their neighbors and have a strong community. The increase in diverse neighborhoods has been destructive, and created a generation of lemmings. You can be friendly with people of other cultures, races, and religions without having them as a neighbor, these kind of relationships can only flourish when everyone has their own space.
I'm from ATL, black and I live in Queens... and I've noticed that there aren't many black people in NYC in general. I have yet to visit Harlem or The Bronx. This may be a generalization but it seems that most of the educated blacks have moved back to the south for economic oppurtunity.
What part of Queens are you in? I live in Queens and my area (zip 11413) is around 92% black according to the last census. Generally speaking you'll find the majority black areas (over 70% black) in eastern Brooklyn, central Harlem, south-east Queens and the north-east Bronx.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
the irony of diversity
