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01-12-2014, 08:19 PM
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I have lived in Washington (state), Minnesota, and Wisconsin and it seemed like in both states people of different races got along, intermingled, and got along quite well. I know the occurrence in Wisconsin where Black teenagers attacked White people was an outlier but I think those two regions might be in first place when it comes to people of different races getting along.
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01-12-2014, 08:38 PM
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Location: Foot of the Rockies
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It might be b/c there are so few minorities in those states.
Washington: 3.9% Black; 11.7% Hispanic
Minnesota: 5.5% Black; 4.9% Hispanic
Wisconsin: 6.5% Black; 6.2% Hispanic
US: 13.1% Black; 16.9% Hispanic
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01-12-2014, 08:42 PM
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As sad as this sounds I have to agree with you.
My Black friend said that when he moved to Minnesota he could not believe how nice people were to him. Said that he had women approach him and people were warm to him as opposed to his time in North Carolina where he didn't have the same experience.
I found it a bit eye opening to see just how well people of different races got along in those states as opposed to areas like NYC or Los Angeles where the Whites in places like Newport Beach are disgusted by the sight of a minority.
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01-12-2014, 09:06 PM
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Location: Tampa - St. Louis
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I thought the Pacific Northwest was a hotbed for White Supremacist activity? Also, what do you consider the Upper Midwest? If you include the Great Lakes States then that would be a resounding NO! Wisconsin? Milwaukee is like the most segregated city in the country.
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01-12-2014, 09:15 PM
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Location: M I N N E S O T A
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Its not that different compared to the rest of the country...
California and Texas always seemed the most integrated and welcoming places imo..
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01-12-2014, 09:26 PM
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Wisconsin outside of Milwaukee was very integrated, I saw it in Madison a lot and compared to other college towns where such was not the case. Sure cities like Detroit and Milwaukee might not have the integration but college towns, smaller cities, and such places do have more of it.
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01-12-2014, 10:15 PM
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Have you lived in any other states? It might surprise you but there are several states that wouldn't seem racist despite what people tell you about them. Texas for example.
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01-12-2014, 10:18 PM
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Location: Denver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iNviNciBL3
Its not that different compared to the rest of the country...
California and Texas always seemed the most integrated and welcoming places imo..
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01-12-2014, 10:21 PM
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Location: M I N N E S O T A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by annie_himself
Why on Earth would you think that about Texas?
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01-12-2014, 10:38 PM
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Location: Cleveland
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Racial studies show that when people feel they are in competition for scarce resources with those of other races, that is when racism is the most severe. Since minorities don't really present a competitive "threat" to people in these states where they represent such a small portion of the population, my theory is that they are more readily tolerated.
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