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Some of them like Washington DC, Dallas and even Raleigh I can maybe understand
But places like Seattle, Lansing and San Antonio are way out in left field.
In terms of Lansing, I believe it actually has a black educational attainment that is above the national black percentage(BajanYankee had a list in one of the threads). I also think its metro black median household income is around the national black figure and there is a visible black business community in the area. Joel Ferguson and Magic Johnson have some input in that regard.
Also, the Waverly/West Lansing area(Waverly Schools) is an area with a substantial black middle class. Some live in East Lansing, Holt/Delhi Township and Meridian Township/Okemos, Haslett and even Grand Ledge(Al Horford of the 76ers graduated from its HS), etc.
It is a state capital/major university area with a decent manufacturing base(GM). So, I can see how there are favorable aspects to living there for some black families. I’m only familiar with the area due to going to school in the area for a few years.
In terms of Lansing, I believe it actually has a black educational attainment that is above the national black percentage(BajanYankee had a list in one of the threads). I also think its metro black median household income is around the national black figure and there is a visible black business community in the area. Joel Ferguson and Magic Johnson have some input in that regard.
Also, the Waverly/West Lansing area(Waverly Schools) is an area with a substantial black middle class. Some live in East Lansing, Holt/Delhi Township and Meridian Township/Okemos, Haslett and even Grand Ledge(Al Horford of the 76ers graduated from its HS), etc.
It is a state capital/major university area with a decent manufacturing base(GM). So, I can see how there are favorable aspects to living there for some black families. I’m only familiar with the area due to going to school in the area for a few years.
Wish I knew more about 1) all the factors that went into this list 2) how the factors were weighted 3) whether this list is just city proper or city and suburbs. Those things would make a huge difference. Also there is nothing much about public education, which is crucial for families. I would be very leery, for example, of putting my kids in Columbus or DC public schools, though probably not in some of their suburban systems.
Basically, because of all this it seems a pretty random list. And of course, the QOL in any of these cities will depend a lot on family income. Two college-educated professionals could probably be comfortable in any of these spots. But a single working-class Mom? Her choices would be more limited for a good life in some of these places.
An ‘A’ for effort, but it’s a list that’s data-lite and very hit-or-miss. A starting point for families looking to relocate. But nothing more.
The article didn't really offer much depth for their choices, outside of Lansing. San Diego and Seattle are expensive with shrinking black communities, so outside of being nice places to live overall, not sure why they would be on the list.
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