Black Population In Seattle (Tacoma, Everett: live, store, moving)

[alloriginals123]

Just saw the pictures from PWright1 and I will be back in Seattle for Memorial Day Weekend. I am back in San Diego again and realized that this is the biggest mistake that I have ever made in life by moving back here. Here you need a car, in Seattle, you don't. PWrigt1, your pictures has my mouth watering for Seattle. Seattlelites are very, very nice people but they do give you your space. Come to Southern California and you will meet some of the most arrogant, selfish bafoons that you ever met. Very paranoid, especially in the downtown area. The only thing that drew me back to San Diego was the weather, and no matter how good the weather is here, it still is not a better, cleaner city than Seattle. San Diego sucks, the streets are tore up because the city is practically bankrupt.

[tjmetairie]

Actually, I moved to Washington eight months ago and I Love it. We live in Puyallup Wa. I have a 15 year old son who attends a great middle school five minutes from where we live and he loves it! The and the staff are great and it is a multi-racial school. I am not sure what area you will be moving to, but this is a great area. Good Luck!

[ukdame]

My son and wife moved to SEattle a year ago and live in every nice townhome in Seatac. 3/bed/2 1/2 bath. Basemant garage and rec room. Cost around $330,000 which is lower thne some more northern part of Seattle.

[The_Fairfaxian]

Originally Posted by alloriginals123

Lived in Seattle for a year. The name of the county is King County which actually means Dr. King County as you will see from any bus or letterhead you receive from the city. Black population is small but potent. African is more potent such as West African, Ethiopian, and Somali. Central District is the black and African neighborhood. I now live in San Diego, but race relations in Seattle are better. Here in San Diego, people hate their own race, in other words, people try to 'stereotypically' act like what they assume is black. And blacks sometimes do the same acting white. In Seattle, people love their own culture while at the same time loving their own. As far as Middle Class is concerned, Seattle is a very cheap city to live in as for as rent is concerned. Middle Class is definitely growing because of the tech sector. I am black, you will love it. At first though, you will have to get used of really white people because of the grayer days in the winter. This is the mystery of Seattle's weather: A day may interchange between rain, sun and gray. This is only from October to April. Although gray though, the sky is clearer than Southern California. Nuff said. Cheers.

From what I've read about Seattle, I'm once again convinced to start my life here once I graduate from college. I'm actually from the Washington DC area, and although it's not Atlanta, it's somewhat similar (in its militant, thuggish attitude), particularly its eastern parts and in Prince Georges County, MD, an eastern exurb where "wealthy" blacks tend to live. I personally tend to resemble the non-stereotypical black person (BTW, one of my role models is Jimi Hendrix), but I get s**t like no other not only from the lower income, but middle and upper-middle income blacks for not being "black enough." It's especially depressing w/ the young women seeing how they flock in droves to the gangster, thug, or even poser. I don't mind dating outside my race, but in the state where I'm attending college, UMD, blacks dating non-blacks is mostly seen as worse than taboo by the students despite being "colorblind". Sad thing about it is was that during my childhood, I lived in Northern Virginia (the western suburbs of D.C.), a place that's very integrated and racially harmonious similar to the extent of Seattle - and for the record, I want to relive those days myself and raise my children in that environment (from birth to college). It's gotten to the point that I am mentally fighting to not hate my own people, which leads me to ask the treatment I'll receive by blacks in Seattle. I realize that when I move there, many of my associates, friends, and dates/girlfriends will be non-black due to demographics (which I anticipate and welcome very much), but for the blacks I'll encounter, will they show me a side that embraces intellectual, productive black men who are respected by the fellow black dudes and appreciated by the young black women like the quote says, or will it be a BET wannabe rerun of the ATL and PG County? I wouldn't love anything more than to regain faith in my race and show my children positive role models who are black (among other races as well).

[jwb123]

Sad thing about it is was that during my childhood, I lived in Northern Virginia (the western suburbs of D.C.), a place that's very integrated and racially harmonious similar to the extent of Seattle - and for the record, I want to relive those days myself and raise my children in that environment (from birth to college).

I grew up in Fairfax - Go Rams!! So, I have to tell you... Northern VA is nothing like the Seattle area. NO WHERE as near as diverse, and not nearly as family friendly or down to earth as it was when I was growing up. I hear that No VA has changed a lot, and it's more pretentious/trendy now... I don't know, I haven't been back... but when I moved from NoVA in '99 to Seattle - what I thought was ... "WOW, so different!!!!" It was cool different for awhile, but the "cool different" wore off as we started a family, raised children, etc.... My husband had moved there from PG country.

[pirate_lafitte]

Originally Posted by The_Fairfaxian

From what I've read about Seattle, I'm once again convinced to start my life here once I graduate from college. I'm actually from the Washington DC area, and although it's not Atlanta, it's somewhat similar (in its militant, thuggish attitude), particularly its eastern parts and in Prince Georges County, MD, an eastern exurb where "wealthy" blacks tend to live. I personally tend to resemble the non-stereotypical black person (BTW, one of my role models is Jimi Hendrix), but I get s**t like no other not only from the lower income, but middle and upper-middle income blacks for not being "black enough." It's especially depressing w/ the young women seeing how they flock in droves to the gangster, thug, or even poser. I don't mind dating outside my race, but in the state where I'm attending college, UMD, blacks dating non-blacks is mostly seen as worse than taboo by the students despite being "colorblind". Sad thing about it is was that during my childhood, I lived in Northern Virginia (the western suburbs of D.C.), a place that's very integrated and racially harmonious similar to the extent of Seattle - and for the record, I want to relive those days myself and raise my children in that environment (from birth to college). It's gotten to the point that I am mentally fighting to not hate my own people, which leads me to ask the treatment I'll receive by blacks in Seattle. I realize that when I move there, many of my associates, friends, and dates/girlfriends will be non-black due to demographics (which I anticipate and welcome very much), but for the blacks I'll encounter, will they show me a side that embraces intellectual, productive black men who are respected by the fellow black dudes and appreciated by the young black women like the quote says, or will it be a BET wannabe rerun of the ATL and PG County? I wouldn't love anything more than to regain faith in my race and show my children positive role models who are black (among other races as well).

Why do you think I'm trying to leave Atlanta? ATL is an overrated city(I can't use foul language on the forums). I think Seattle is a good idea.

[grape nut]

hey i am gay and black I loved it there the people are great.

good luck

[alloriginals123]

Beautiful. When I am in Seattle, I don't really think about race. Normally people who think about race are those who feel uncomfortable around others of another race, or those who are mistreated continually by another race. In Seattle, it was like Fantasy Island among the races, really. I think people in Seattle are more focused on the environment than on social problems per say. You got to visit it to see what I am talking about.

[pwright1]

Originally Posted by The_Fairfaxian

From what I've read about Seattle, I'm once again convinced to start my life here once I graduate from college. I'm actually from the Washington DC area, and although it's not Atlanta, it's somewhat similar (in its militant, thuggish attitude), particularly its eastern parts and in Prince Georges County, MD, an eastern exurb where "wealthy" blacks tend to live. I personally tend to resemble the non-stereotypical black person (BTW, one of my role models is Jimi Hendrix), but I get s**t like no other not only from the lower income, but middle and upper-middle income blacks for not being "black enough." It's especially depressing w/ the young women seeing how they flock in droves to the gangster, thug, or even poser. I don't mind dating outside my race, but in the state where I'm attending college, UMD, blacks dating non-blacks is mostly seen as worse than taboo by the students despite being "colorblind". Sad thing about it is was that during my childhood, I lived in Northern Virginia (the western suburbs of D.C.), a place that's very integrated and racially harmonious similar to the extent of Seattle - and for the record, I want to relive those days myself and raise my children in that environment (from birth to college). It's gotten to the point that I am mentally fighting to not hate my own people, which leads me to ask the treatment I'll receive by blacks in Seattle. I realize that when I move there, many of my associates, friends, and dates/girlfriends will be non-black due to demographics (which I anticipate and welcome very much), but for the blacks I'll encounter, will they show me a side that embraces intellectual, productive black men who are respected by the fellow black dudes and appreciated by the young black women like the quote says, or will it be a BET wannabe rerun of the ATL and PG County? I wouldn't love anything more than to regain faith in my race and show my children positive role models who are black (among other races as well).

To make a blunt statement about hating your own (our) race is beyond me. Now I question your mental state. How on earth can you say such a thing? I lived in D.C. and Prince Georges County for many years. Both are over 60%black. I went to black schools from elementary through college. I've dated mostly within my race and occassionally outside my race. So what. Who cares. And all blacks guys in D.C. are not gangsta/militant/thugs. I've met some of the finest, coolest, most down to earth black women and men in D.C. who are lifelong friends. Get off of your high horse and stop acting like you are so different from everyone else. Seattle is cool, but change your attitude before you come out here or you will not be welcomed.

[Yoledyah Lloyd]

Hi I read your post, and would like some info. Seeing as how your a native of Seattle. Where are the nice areas? I don't want to be in the heart of a city more suburb. Clean & Safe Maybe 15-20 min. outside the city. I'm a nurse in Colorado with one child. So I'm looking in the price range of $750-$1,100 for rent. That could be an apartment, townhome, or a home for rent. I thank you so very much for your advice.