I've lived on both east and west coasts and have visited many cities for quite some time (NYC, DC, ATL, MIA, S.F, Oakland, L.A, Seattle, Portland.) My ? is with the population difference between the two coasts, Are black's interests, representation, housing, civil rights, safety, etc being addressed as equally if the numbers were as large as the east coast. Blacks populate less than 7% (i believe) of the west coast, and it seems the disparity between success and achievements of AVERAGE blacks (not actors, entertainers) is greater. Can AVERAGE blacks prosper on the west coast as easily on the east coast?
2006-08-16 05:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by subtlesoul21 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
For everyone who said this was a dumb question, has neither the inclination to look into the disparity nor the interest to see perhaps the statement is of truth. This could be asked towards all races, nationalities, and ethnicities, BUT IT WASN'T! That doesn't constitute racism; go look it up! I must agree with one responder that the larger east coast population also has a contributing factor. This question doesn't negate personal responsibility, however focuses moreso on instituted policy rather than the former.
2006-08-16 07:54:33 · update #1
MAy be you want to call that "N i g g e r sydrome"I don't appreciate the way you people are talking about blacks. Hey that doesn't matter because Blacks would prosper any where, anytime in every nooks and crannies of the world.
2006-08-16 05:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Agentj100 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your statement is very interesting. I believe that the Midwest and east coast provide a much needed avenue to network force, by comparison to the west coast for African Americans. In essence you have more Afro-American colleges on the east coast than the west coast. Traditionally, there are more established Afro-American private businesses that exist. In fact many of the business are third to fourth generation owned.
In regards to Black interest, representation, housing, civil rights and safety; I'm incline to once again illustrate that our needs are paramountedly out matched on the east coast verses the west coast. Believe or not I'm from the west coast but fortunate to have lived and experience east coast living. Perhaps; the advantage lies with the larger population of Afro-Americans on the east coast.
2006-08-16 06:24:18 · answer #2 · answered by Swordfish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The West Coast is pretty laid back. I don't see a problem. I do business with a lot of black people myself. I have been to the East Coast (Central NJ) and found it to be very racist.
2006-08-16 06:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't know. Things are getting expensive on the East Coast too, I live in DC and they are building all of these new buildings and houses.
2006-08-16 06:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a black man puts the time and effort into his field, yes he can be very successful on the left coast. We're glad you're here if you have the education and the skills to be successful!!!!
Peace.
2006-08-20 05:25:25 · answer #5 · answered by funigyrl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The average african american can prosper anywhere in this country once they rid themselves of the 'entitlement' attitude that has been inculcated into them. The proof of this are the black african immigrants, who, without government assistance or the benefits of citizenship, have been extremely successful in the US.
2006-08-16 05:51:17 · answer #6 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a dumb a s s question. What the hell does race have to do with it? It should depend on the individual PERSON... white, black, brown, yellow, green etc...
Grow up!
2006-08-16 06:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by jajls 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What the hell does race have to do with it? Maybe it should be worded the average American?
2006-08-16 05:50:26 · answer #8 · answered by Whiskeytangofoxtrot 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋