Black-White Interracial Couple relocating
Sep 11th, 2005, 11:53 AM
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I am kind of in the same situation. I am a white woman married to a black man with 2 interracial children. Hubby is in the navy and is being transferred to Gulfport MS in May 2006. I know that some areas of the south are still stuck in the past with regards to races mixed. Has anyone been to the gulf coast area before and if so, what did they notice or see when there? Also any good ideas on where to look for a place to live without fearing for our lives because of who we are and who we love? Any advise would be helpful. Oh and we are coming from Virginia Beach and have had no problems here. Thanks a whole lot!
Sep 11th, 2005, 12:37 PM
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Cramj, my former roommate teaches in East Cobb. It is almost entirely white. She only has two African-American students in her class. In looking at scores, the schools there are very good. I honestly don't think you'd have a problem there.
I lived in Smyrna off Powers Ferry Road from 1998 to 2003. It's pretty racially diverse. There are tons of new homes being built over near the East West connector in the Mableton area. At the same time, the schools aren't quite as good as East Cobb. But I'd rate them higher than a lot of other schools in the metro area.
I've lived here nearly all of my life and in the 70s, maybe even the early 80s, you may have attracted stares as an interacial couple. But it is everywhere now and it is very much accepted. The only places in Georgia that I think are holdovers to that kind of racism are extremely rural areas a long way from the Atlanta metro.
Just my two cents...
I lived in Smyrna off Powers Ferry Road from 1998 to 2003. It's pretty racially diverse. There are tons of new homes being built over near the East West connector in the Mableton area. At the same time, the schools aren't quite as good as East Cobb. But I'd rate them higher than a lot of other schools in the metro area.
I've lived here nearly all of my life and in the 70s, maybe even the early 80s, you may have attracted stares as an interacial couple. But it is everywhere now and it is very much accepted. The only places in Georgia that I think are holdovers to that kind of racism are extremely rural areas a long way from the Atlanta metro.
Just my two cents...
Sep 13th, 2005, 09:22 AM
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cramj,
The info re: East Cobb is correct. I am a black woman married to a white man and I grew up in the 30068 zip. Although my high school (Walton) was and is tops in the nation, I struggled being one of about 5 or 6 blacks in a school of over 2000.
One of my classmates adopted a black son and moved out of the 30067 & 30068 zips up to Cherokee County 30152 for more diversity. The commute to downtown, though, could be murderous.
My parents who are still in the 30068 zip (after 28 years) want us (we have a daughter) to move back to GA. But due to my experiences, for me, it is out of the question at this time. But I do accept that areas around Smyrna up to Cherokee County (West of I-75) have changed, considerably. Be extremely thorough in your research of the areas, though.
And GOOD LUCK!
By the way, we are in the metropolitan DC area (Alexandria), and not only do we have a number of interracial couples as friends, I have not received a second look, ever (after 5 years), from anyone here... if anyone is curious. Though, it is expensive.
The info re: East Cobb is correct. I am a black woman married to a white man and I grew up in the 30068 zip. Although my high school (Walton) was and is tops in the nation, I struggled being one of about 5 or 6 blacks in a school of over 2000.
One of my classmates adopted a black son and moved out of the 30067 & 30068 zips up to Cherokee County 30152 for more diversity. The commute to downtown, though, could be murderous.
My parents who are still in the 30068 zip (after 28 years) want us (we have a daughter) to move back to GA. But due to my experiences, for me, it is out of the question at this time. But I do accept that areas around Smyrna up to Cherokee County (West of I-75) have changed, considerably. Be extremely thorough in your research of the areas, though.
And GOOD LUCK!
By the way, we are in the metropolitan DC area (Alexandria), and not only do we have a number of interracial couples as friends, I have not received a second look, ever (after 5 years), from anyone here... if anyone is curious. Though, it is expensive.
Sep 13th, 2005, 09:59 AM
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Cramj,
I agree with padams and a few others that Smyrna/East West Connector area is an area on the rise. They are building BEAUTIFUL homes in that area, as well as Mableton, Powder Springs and Hiram which is about 11 miles from Austell Road and the East/West Connector. There's lots of shopping, restaurants, etc. You won't be disappointed. Also the housing prices are relatively low compared to other areas.
I agree with padams and a few others that Smyrna/East West Connector area is an area on the rise. They are building BEAUTIFUL homes in that area, as well as Mableton, Powder Springs and Hiram which is about 11 miles from Austell Road and the East/West Connector. There's lots of shopping, restaurants, etc. You won't be disappointed. Also the housing prices are relatively low compared to other areas.
May 24th, 2011, 06:59 AM
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So, I am white and my boyfriend black. We lived in Brooklyn which was no problem. We relocated to Atlanta, AND BOY WHAT A MISTAKE!!! There aren't enough jobs and when we go out in public I am afraid he will end up punching someone for looking at us crazy!!
May 24th, 2011, 07:07 AM
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I am going to repost. We do actually live in Smyrna and we have a problem going to Wal-mart!!! Wish I would have never come here!!! I am orginally from Kansas and I have never had this problem. I have also lived in Savannah and it wasn't this BAD!!!
May 24th, 2011, 09:58 AM
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HappyTrvlr: " . . . so if considering Colorado, . . ."
The OP posted (and presumably made their decision) six years ago and has not been back on the forums since. This was topped by someone who registered this morning to vent about Georgia.
The OP posted (and presumably made their decision) six years ago and has not been back on the forums since. This was topped by someone who registered this morning to vent about Georgia.
May 24th, 2011, 10:42 AM
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Not sure I'd assume a troll. If you google "interracial couple relocating" this thread from 2005 comes up on page one.
I was curious how someone could even find this thread their first time out and that would seem to explain it.
I was curious how someone could even find this thread their first time out and that would seem to explain it.
May 24th, 2011, 12:16 PM
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One thing that people who complain about non-acceptance seem to ignore is the possibility that one or both of them are just plain obnoxious people. Non unlike a guy I know is loud, obscene, and generally obnoxious. He insists people shun him because he's gay. Nope. They shun him because he's an obnoxious creep.
It's hard to imagine total strangers looking at an interracial couple in Atlanta "crazy" -- how could those strangers get through their day without giving crazy stares all the times. Surely there is something missing from stephzim's post -- like the reason people so often look at them crazy -- surely it is something more than simply being black and white.
It's hard to imagine total strangers looking at an interracial couple in Atlanta "crazy" -- how could those strangers get through their day without giving crazy stares all the times. Surely there is something missing from stephzim's post -- like the reason people so often look at them crazy -- surely it is something more than simply being black and white.
May 24th, 2011, 01:03 PM
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Patrick, your post reminds of a family member of my late husband's. She is married to a man who is ethnic Mexican. He is 3rd generation, born and raised in CA. They live in CA. He is constantly having issues with people as he knows it is because he and his wife are a "mixed couple". He has never had a clue that it is his snarky and know it all attitude that causes the problems of course. And he long ago convinced his wife that he is correct and that the public is racist and picking on him. One example is that they went to a restaurant at a luxery resort for lunch. The dress code is no shorts, flipflops etc. Well guess what he wore? They had a reservation but they were not seated. Of course he "knew why", sigh.
