28sbf should I move to Seattle?

[Danny35]

I agree with kittyhox that DC is probably the place out of those you listed with the most progressive and highly visible african american population working as both public and private sector professionals. It also has a pretty strong parochial and social community -- and, while people in general there are aggressive when they get behind the wheels of their cars, they'll always say hello when you pass them in the hallway and it's reallly easy to strike up conversations with people. Even though there's a lot to do in D.C. itself, you'd also be in closer proximity to other larger cities like Baltimore, Philadelphia, and even NY and back can be done in a day on the Amtrack (one way drive there isn't so bad, either). Many people live out in the suburbs and commute. Northern Virginia's nice, but expensive (much more so than the Seattle area); Maryland can be hit or miss both on nice and expensive.

[dcoolbro]

I'm a single black male living in Seattle. If I had to choose between those three cities, Seattle would definitely not be on the top of my list. But maybe for an artsy person who's introverted and doesn't care about being around other black folks seattle could be a good fit for you. If you're single and into black men, forget about it. that's just from my observations and conversations with other black professional women here. Overall Seattle appears to be a racially tolerant city. Though it's not as tolerant as people boost it up to be. Personally I think Seattle is lacking for the typical single black professional. But we all have different interest and Seattle could be a great fit for you and others considering the move here.

[green_mariner]

Between Seattle, Charlotte, or DC, I would choose these places: Seattle, DC, and Charlotte, and in that order. I used to live in the Seattle area(and I am an AA male), I think DC has alot to offer, and Charlotte I wouldn't reccomend.

[kenbrookins]

As A Africian -american Male , I Really Love Seattle , I Have Been Travelling There Every Year For The Past 10 Years And I Am Going To Make The Plunge And Move There In Feb. The People Are Kind And Sincere. Although I Do Live In The South . I Find That White People And Blacks Are More Friendly In Seattle Than Here In Kentucky. Once Again I Cannot Wait To Be A Washingtonian And I Will Be In Burien ,wa In Feb Of 2008

[vnodak]

I live in Seattle and agree the people here are polite and friendly but stay in groups and do not let others in very easily. Especially, I have noticed it in different cultural groups---they stick together. You can go into stores and hardly hear any English. Even the clerks talk to each other in other languages in front of you while they are waiting on you. I am originally from the midwest and the people here are alot different and their are sections where certain races hang together/out. I do not like predjudice so that bothers me. I have noticed alot of mixed racial marrages for what that is worth. This area has lots of diversity and art/culture type of things and plenty to do. I think you would do great and it would depend on where you decided to live and work. This is definately an area for young people as opposed to retirement types. One thing I might mention is that you have to be able to deal with the weather which I would describe as mostly gray days and humidity. This would be an adjustment from the Minn. world so keep that in mind.
PS--I would never live in DC. Hope this helps and good luck.