Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1641227)

The brochure for Lifestyles shows a lovely colored lady.... another question might be, does TV do anything to discourage diversity? Before someone gets offended, I really don’t know the answer.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1641227)

The brochure for Lifestyles shows a lovely colored lady.... another question might be, does TV do anything to discourage diversity? Before someone gets offended, I really don’t know the answer.

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1641225)

Does anyone know if The Villages attempts to attract people from all cultures? With the current stats, I would guess the answer is no. Does anyone know the real answer?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c850445b9f.jpg

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Originally Posted by Villageswimmer (Post 1641244)

TV attempts to attract anyone with the bucks. It’s a business, folks.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1641227)

The brochure for Lifestyles shows a lovely colored lady.... another question might be, does TV do anything to discourage diversity? Before someone gets offended, I really don’t know the answer.

Originally Posted by asianthree (Post 1641238)

So not politically correct.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1641260)

Over react much? The Villages is .40% African American. If they're offended let them speak for themselves. All this mock outrage is getting old.

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1641264)

How do you know we're not?

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Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1641264)

How do you know we're not?

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Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1641268)

Don't think he even lives here, so not sure of his knowledge base.

Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1641270)

If you're African American then you have every right to post your concern. If that's the case does everyone else need to be outraged for you? Velvet used "Colored" and everyone is freaking out.. I guess I'm just not that socially sensitive..

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1641287)

So you can only be concerned if you are what you are concerned about? Are you concerned about women who get raped even if you are a man? Are you concerned about children who are abused even if you are not a child? Your logic doesn't make sense...

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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 1641298)

Lets not get silly.. Calling someone "colored" instead of African American was an honest mistake by Violet.



If someone called me a white boy instead of caucasian would I expect you to get upset on my behalf? No I wouldn't. If I had a problem with it I would let you know myself.



I swear, if people aren't getting upset about something they're just not happy..

Originally Posted by saratogaman (Post 1641231)

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1641274)

I had no idea that ‘colored’ was offensive. I am not from the US as I have mentioned in my other posts. I appreciate you bringing it to my attention.

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy (Post 1641225)

Does anyone know if The Villages attempts to attract people from all cultures? With the current stats, I would guess the answer is no. Does anyone know the real answer?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...c850445b9f.jpg

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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1641332)

Hey, Fraugoofy I looked around on the Internet and didn't find anything about The Villages trying to attract any specific brand of people. I also didn't find anything about them trying to get people of the predominant culture that is here to move here. I guess it sorta just happened but I'll bet I going to learn why from several others.



I did find a lot of information about the clubs and activities that the people who move here put together once they landed. I am white and notice remarks daily in different opinion pieces and as of late from others on television who speak unkindly of my race. I don't care. I am proud of who and what I am and nobody's words can take that from me. Velvet's comment was not meant to be hurtful in my opinion.



I am far from a racist and choose to not say why. Those who know me personally can vouge for that being true, I couldn't find a link for that either or I would post it.



Certainly being confused on thread after thread is tiresome as an excuse for stirring the pot and then acting apologetic when the explanation must be offered to straighten out the person in error.



If I'm not proud of being who I am then who would be proud for me.

We have neighbors of every race and color in our neighborhood and they are just wonderful. :clap2:



I wish I had a better answer to your question and if I see something I'll be certain to reach out and post the link. PEACE OUT!

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1641318)

It is kind of old fashioned, but I don't see anything that would be upsetting. People are people. We are all different and we are all valuable.

Unless they break the law, want to change this lovely place, or pee in Lake Sumter, they are welcome .

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1641268)

Don't think he even lives here, so not sure of his knowledge base.

But in response to your inquiry in the OP, I worked for The Villages and am familiar with key players. Having said that, I would be totally shocked if The Villages did anything but market The Villages as what it is, and race or ethnicity does not enter into marketing. Green money is the color they seek.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1641256)

Sorry, I’m not familiar with the term you guys use, whichever is politically correct, that’s the one I meant.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1641256)

Sorry, I’m not familiar with the term you guys use, whichever is politically correct, that’s the one I meant.

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1641433)

We have been here in the Villages since June of 2005 and have met people of many different ethnic groups. The Villages does seem overall Anglo American in make-up but there are many employees or workers-- especially in the medical fields-- who are from all over the world. A lot of these workers live in areas around the Villages and maybe even here in the Villages if 55 or over or if they have a member of their family 55 or over.

My sister-in-law is from Jamaica and would start up conversations at I-Hop with strangers. As well as at other places here in the Villages.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1641457)

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1641457)

One of the attractive facets of this community is the wide spread in the price of housing. I could see where a community with homes starting in 7 figures could effectively hinder ethnic diversity. But I don’t see that here. There really is a home for everyone. Another is that I find few villagers who judge fellow residents by the house they own, or their former occupation, or their income.

The best and only way for diversity to be addressed is for the residents to continue to be welcoming, considerate, and accepting to their neighbors.

Originally Posted by Mikeod (Post 1641457)

One of the attractive facets of this community is the wide spread in the price of housing. I could see where a community with homes starting in 7 figures could effectively hinder ethnic diversity. But I don’t see that here. There really is a home for everyone. Another is that I find few villagers who judge fellow residents by the house they own, or their former occupation, or their income.

The best and only way for diversity to be addressed is for the residents to continue to be welcoming, considerate, and accepting to their neighbors.

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1641464)

I totally concur that in a perfect world, that's the way...it SHOULD be. :thumbup:

I have to admit to being shocked though, when occasionally being around a number of friends and fellow golfers in small groups, who would otherwise never publicly make such statements in larger groups, have expressed some very racist/bigoted/xenophobic/misogynistic views...when they think they're among 'like-minded' others (making the grave mistake that I'm one who shares those views). :ohdear:

We even see the occasional post here, of those who come right out and say that the main reason they moved here...is specifically because of the lack of diversity. :oops:



The good news is that there's proof the younger generations have shown to be much less inclined to be this way and as our age group dies off and the "young'ins" reach retirement age...maybe things will change for the better. :ho: