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Forest Hill, Texas isa predominately black older suburb in Southern Tarrant County in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Many blacks from Fort Worth left the inner city and moved to Forest Hill and developed one of DFW first black suburban middle class communities. Over 57% (13,000 pop.) of the residents in Forest Hill are African Americans.
Decatur, GA one of the more respectable middle class Atlanta suburbs. Decatur was one of Atlanta first black suburban middle class cities. Over 30% (18,000 pop.) of the residents in Decatur are African Americans.
WARNING!!!!! THESE SUBURBS ARE NOT THE FIRST MIDDLE CLASS BLACK COMMUNTIES IN THERE RESPECTIVE METRO'S OR THE NATION.
Estimated median household income in 2008: $45,646 (it was $37,473 in 2000)
Forest Hill: $45,646Texas: $50,043
Estimated median household income in 2008: $53,054 (it was $47,395 in 2000)
I have never heard about Decatur's role during the Civil War or the Civil Rights Movement, nor have I known it to be a magnet for the black middle class. It's a very nice city and I agree that it's one of the best Atlanta suburbs, but I'm not sure about the rest. Atlanta was more of what you describe than Decatur.
I have never heard about Decatur's role during the Civil War or the Civil Rights Movement, nor have I known it to be a magnet for the black middle class. It's a very nice city and I agree that it's one of the best Atlanta suburbs, but I'm not sure about the rest. Atlanta was more of what you describe than Decatur.
Im going to bed you guys are tripping seriously...every comment posted has been negative...If you have no idea about the community do some research instead of lashing out b.s. In the past both these cities played critical roles in the development of the black middle class and "Yes" Decatur did play a part in the civil rights movement.
Im going to bed you guys are tripping seriously...every comment posted has been negative...If you have no idea about the community do some research instead of lashing out b.s.
I've lived in and around Decatur for 20 years and this is something I've never heard of. Where did you get that information?
Historically, Auburn Avenue in Atlanta was known as the area for wealthy and middle class blacks beginning around the turn of the century. As far as I know, Decatur has never had any kind of prominent role like they one you described.
I've lived in and around Decatur for 20 years and this is something I've never heard of. Where did you get that information?
Historically, Auburn Avenue in Atlanta was known as the area for wealthy and middle class blacks beginning around the turn of the century.
"SUBURB" good night
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$45,646Texas: 
$50,043
