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The OP's comments were extremely cringe and borderline hysterical for all the wrong reasons. But I do have to say, from a Black man's perspective I prefer NYC over Chicago. And that's in large part due to NYC social outings being more integrated.
In Chicago the racial disparity seems much more blatant compared to NYC. Also Chicago from my experience doesn't seem to have as many social settings with a predominately Black crowd in safe spaces. In NYC you see them all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. Like you don't have to go all the way to a predominately Black neighborhood to get that in NYC like you would have to in Chicago.
I still think you got a fine experience as a Black man in Chicago and there's still a lot for a good Black cultural experience in Chicago without having to go to South Chicago or West side just NYC has a lot more.
With all that said, NYC is still racist. It might be more subtle depending on what part of NYC your in but I experienced 2 subtle racial incidents the last time I was there back in 2016.
The OP's comments were extremely cringe and borderline hysterical for all the wrong reasons. But I do have to say, from a Black man's perspective I prefer NYC over Chicago. And that's in large part due to NYC social outings being more integrated.
In Chicago the racial disparity seems much more blatant compared to NYC. Also Chicago from my experience doesn't seem to have as many social settings with a predominately Black crowd in safe spaces. In NYC you see them all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. Like you don't have to go all the way to a predominately Black neighborhood to get that in NYC like you would have to in Chicago.
I still think you got a fine experience as a Black man in Chicago and there's still a lot for a good Black cultural experience in Chicago without having to go to South Chicago or West side just NYC has a lot more.
With all that said, NYC is still racist. It might be more subtle depending on what part of NYC your in but I experienced 2 subtle racial incidents the last time I was there back in 2016.
I’m not black, but your post seems spot-on. I would say the one area that does seem kind of classy and upscale for blacks that is not deep in the South/West sides is Hyde Park. Technically it is just the beginning of the Sound Side, but it is very nice and classy. Besides University of Chicago, there are some really nice mature/low-key nightlife spots. I know there are lots of restaurants/bars that cater to the professional black crowd, but you also see a good amount of integration. A lot of white people don’t think about going to Hyde Park because it’s so isolated from public transportation. It was probably 3 years after I moved to Chicago before I went there, and I’m glad I did. It’s one of my favorite neighborhoods. Had a memorable night out at a great restaurant for a charity event.
But you are likely correct. I would assume blacks would have a lot more social options in NYC. Especially among the professional crowd.
Chicago is by far my favorite city.. but the areas I love about Chicago from Rogers Park to Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville all seem to have large White scenes.
Where are the Black/African American equivalent areas, because albeit a few spots.. social integration was severely limited. I was thinking Bronzeville or Hyde Park? Would I be right in my assessment?
I’m not black, but your post seems spot-on. I would say the one area that does seem kind of classy and upscale for blacks that is not deep in the South/West sides is Hyde Park. Technically it is just the beginning of the Sound Side, but it is very nice and classy. Besides University of Chicago, there are some really nice mature/low-key nightlife spots. I know there are lots of restaurants/bars that cater to the professional black crowd, but you also see a good amount of integration. A lot of white people don’t think about going to Hyde Park because it’s so isolated from public transportation. It was probably 3 years after I moved to Chicago before I went there, and I’m glad I did. It’s one of my favorite neighborhoods. Had a memorable night out at a great restaurant for a charity event.
But you are likely correct. I would assume blacks would have a lot more social options in NYC. Especially among the professional crowd.
Forgot about Hyde Park and Bronzeville. Hyde Park did have a similar vibe to what you'll experience in NYC. It's just a shame it isn't more of those kind of areas in the city.
Chicago is by far my favorite city.. but the areas I love about Chicago from Rogers Park to Lincoln Park to Wrigleyville all seem to have large White scenes.
Where are the Black/African American equivalent areas, because albeit a few spots.. social integration was severely limited. I was thinking Bronzeville or Hyde Park? Would I be right in my assessment?
I’m not black, but I would consider Hyde Park to definitely be one of those equivalent spots. It is a very nice neighborhood with some really nice restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for professionals, particularly African Americans. You see a good amount of diversity as well with all races together. But there is definitely more spots that cater to African Americans.
I’m not black, but I would consider Hyde Park to definitely be one of those equivalent spots. It is a very nice neighborhood with some really nice restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for professionals, particularly African Americans. You see a good amount of diversity as well with all races together. But there is definitely more spots that cater to African Americans.
Yup - Hyde Park and the Inner West Loop (Near West Side) for sure. Love Chicago!
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