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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC
It seems to me that we are all more comfortable with people who are like us and we are more comfortable with.
In NYC the best neighborhoods for raising children were predominantly Italian, Irish and Jewish. We all had family values and took care of each others kids.
Lived in Queens for many years and sold two co-ops. Had many people come and look when we sold but do not remember any Blacks coming.
Does that make anyone racist? I dont think so.
Let me ask another question. Why are there so few black families here?
There is a growing middle class among Blacks, and many could afford to live here. Why are they not here?
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Right on target! When the italians landed in Ellis Island in the early 1900s, where did they migrate to. Little Italy in nyc. Same with orientals. Chinatown. They all stuck together due to cultural similarites and feeling comfortable. Many didnt want to go elsewhere. So, if theres no blacks in a predominantly white area or vice versa its either due to economics, or just personal choice. If they were denied a mortgage to an expensive house in a white area, its because they dont qualify. Same as if I applied for a mortgage out of my range.