BET.com Ranks Charlotte as 'Best City' for Black Families (Raleigh: middle-class, real estate)

[mayjormom]

I definitely had to comment on this one. I grew up in DC, currently live in MD (PG County), and will be moving to the Charlotte area in June. I don't know how DC is on the list either. Maybe bet.com is biased alittle because the BET headquarters are located in DC. I love my city I am proud to be from DC, but I would be insane to stay in this area. I can't wait to get to Charlotte. DC is not economical at all, and the school system is one of the worst in the nation (taught there for 3 years). Anyway, I am on my way to Charlotte and I am just laughing at all the idiots who want to stay in the DC area (including my family). LOL

[jersey]

I am a white american and I definitely agree with BET. Having a house built in Charlotte and my parents living there now, Charlotte (suburban subdivisions) seems to be a very nice, diverse middle class area. All the developments we have been to as well as where my parents live are home to african americans, white and latino. Everyone keeps their homes and property beautiful and I've even said to my husband recently, "Now THIS is the American dream." Moving from the Northeast, this is how it should be. Sure, houses can't be just handed out to people but if you're hardworking, good living people, you should be able to get something for it instead of busting your *(&!@#@ in the NE just to barely pay your rent on some small or dumpy apartment and no quality of life, such as we are. Life and the quality of shouldn't just be for the rich like it is in New Jersey. So glad to get outta here, Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[Davie to Charlotte]

I checked out the info you sent me. Most of the places were right on the money!! just what we were hoping to find. Now if we could just find a High school for our kids.

thanks for all the info. you are the one!

[warden]

Just wanted to add my .02 cents. I'm not from DC but Baltimore suffers many of the same problems as DC with crime, schools, high cost of housing and quality of life. DH visited Charlotte for 2 years straight for the CIAA basketball tournaments and commented on how much he liked what he saw. I got on the net and discovered he might be on to something ....

Everything I read about Charlotte was positive. We decided to take a leap of faith and check it out. With so many transplants from the Northeast, everyone can't be wrong.

[lele'sleavingri]

Nice to hear such positive things!!!

Can I please have a copy of the links as well?

[Carolina Blue]

Originally Posted by lele'sleavingri

Nice to hear such positive things!!!

Can I please have a copy of the links as well?

Please check your personal messages.

[IBrakeforTailgaters]

It's very reassuring to read and hear this! Hopefully Charlotte can continue to become a melting pot of success and stability for all people

[searpr]

CarolinaBlue, can I have that info you sent out as well? Charlotte sounds like a dream come true (with the exception of that humidity!)

[NYnowNC]

Carolina Blue, would you mind sending me the links as well?

Thanks

Also, I researched Charlotte in 2006 based on Black Enterprise "Best City" for Black Families. I agree with the results. Charlotte is still growing, and it is not as congested as Atlanta. Compared to the NE, Atlanta is also a good deal for Black Families.

[Carolina Blue]

Was out all last week at the CIAA Tournament. Excellent event!! But I digress. I tried posting all of this once before but it was too big. I'll try again, but will break it into seperate posts.

PUBLICATIONS
The Charlotte Post thecharlottepost.com/
Pride Magazine pridemagazine.net/
Sotac Magazine sotacmag.com/

EVENT WEBSITES
alwaysintheknow.com/itk/
adolphshiver.com/
ajentertainmentinc.com
CharlotteVibe.com
cuzncity.com
executiveent.com
goodlookentertainment.com
goodpeoples.com/
innercircleevents.com
thesoulmovement.com

RESTAURANTS
THE COFFEE CUP coffeecupsoul.com/
THE HOUSE OF JAZZ thehouseofjazz.net/
MERT’S mertsuptown.com
SIMMONS FOURTH WARD RESTAURANT, 516 N. Graham St., Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 334-6640
Addie's Jamaican Cuisine, 3116 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205, 704-331-0047
Anntony's Caribbean Café anntonys.com/
Austin's Caribbean Cuisine (Take out only), 345 S. Kings Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204, 704-331-8778
The Caribbean Hut, 9609 N Tryon St., Charlotte, 28262, (704) 593-0030
Charleston House charlestonhouseontheplaza.com/
The Chicken Box Café, 3726 N Tryon St, Charlotte, 28206, (704) 566-6000
Down to the Bone, 7945 N Tryon St., Charlotte, 28262, (704) 548-1616
Golden Krust goldenkrustbakery.com/
Jaimama Restaurant & Bar, 1626 East Blvd, Charlotte, 28203, (704) 358-8188
The Jazz Café thejazzcafenc.com
Junior’s Chicken & Waffles, 9311 JW Clay Blvd at N. Tryon, Charlotte, 28262, (704) 503-3335
KokoMo’s Coffeehouse kokomoscoffee.com/
La'wan's Soul Food Restaurant, 7705 S Tryon St Ste C, Charlotte, NC 28217-3310, (704) 665-7225
Mama's Caribbean Grill, 1504 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, (704) 375-8414
Madison Saints Paradise South Cafeteria 2812 Beatties Ford Road at I-85, 704-887-7206
Outer Bounds Sports Bar & Grill obsportsbar.com/home.html

RADIO STATIONS
92.7 FM – Old School (Tom Joyner & Wendy Williams shows)
101.9 FM – Old School (Steve Harvey & Michael Baisden shows)
97.9 FM – Hip Hop
96.1 FM – Hip Hop
100.9 FM – Gospel
88.9 FM – Jazz

CLUBS
THE HOUSE OF JAZZ www.thehouseofjazz.net/
TIME LOUNGE www.timecharlotte.com (broken link)
THE V-LOUNGE www.thev-lounge.com/ (broken link)
CRUSH www.crushcharlotte.com/
KINGS & QUEENS, 119 S. Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28202, (704) 375-3099
The Jazz Café www.thejazzcafenc.com
Studio 74 studio74charlotte.com/
Tempo www.tempocharlotte.com/
The Excelsior, 921 Beatties Ford Road, 704-334-5709
The Savoy, 3930 Brookshire Blvd at I-85, 28216, (704) 394-5505
Crystal on the Plaza, 3018 Plaza Rd, 28205, (704) 376-3799
Club Onyx, 5300 Old Pineville Rd, 28217

CULTURAL & LEISURE
Afro-American Cultural Center www.aacc-charlotte.org/

OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST
ciaatournament.org/
eastlandmall.com/
dynastybooks.com/
friendshipcharlotte.org/
imajsalon.com/
jcsu.edu/
mamaluantique.com/
mselsies.com/
monetshoes.com/
newbirthcharlotte.org/
nogrease.com/
oasis-dayspa.com/welcome/
realeyesbookstore.com/
upbc.org/
vccenter.net/