Are there any Black folks in Orange County?

[atguru]

I'm Black and in IT industry - some 20 years. I'm also a Christian Minister. I moved to Mission Viejo (due to a job move) some 4 years ago not knowing what I would find or how my Family and I would be received. We found Pacific Ridge area unfriendly and people (which are mostly White) "broke" their necks almost each and everytime we entered the community. I'm spend a lot of years in the "Deep South" (The Carolinas, Georgia etc...) and I know racists when I see them... There are some in Mission and Aliso Viejo area for sure... Laguna Niguel not so much, I think its because the people are older and I have more "world" experience... They get it - "People are People". It seems strange that here we are in 2009 and this is still an issue for some people. It's disappointing at best. The only good news is that I've found more people friendly and welcoming then otherwise. There are not many Blacks at all here (maybe 1 every 200 persons) and the few I've seen wouldn't as much as speak to me! Which was also surprising and disappointing!! There seems to be no willingness build relationships with other Blacks - and with others for that matter. Nevertheless - I really enjoy the area and hope to stay as long as we can afford it. We've learned where to go, who to do business with, etc... As for me, I love all people - and I would welcome unity here and through out Orange County - and beyond.

[graciously]

Originally Posted by atguru

We found Pacific Ridge area unfriendly and people (which are mostly White) "broke" their necks almost each and everytime we entered the community. I'm spend a lot of years in the "Deep South" (The Carolinas, Georgia etc...) and I know racists when I see them... There are some in Mission and Aliso Viejo area for sure.

theres really racist here being some what near la they probably one of very few in that area or like isolated in like all socal area.

[mommyntheoc]

The only black people I have seen in my 6 years back in OC were a few going into welfare after hurricane Katrina, and a family of 5 on our street corner with signs asking for help. I don't get why...I think the black people are too smart to put up with the yuppy and crappy people of OC! :-)

Originally Posted by RedShrek

I'm curious to find out if there are Black folks who reside in Orange County? Never been there but it's always depicted as a Lilly White community and I'd just like to find out if that is true. Thanks!