moving to Kentucky,any racism??

carole m · 12-25-2007, 11:23 AM

We are considering moving from CA to kentucky.My 18 year old is mixed race.I'm wondering if that might be a problem??

Angel Baby · 12-25-2007, 01:12 PM

I would stick to urban areas. In the country, there generally tends to be racism. Some can get by with an outgoing personality.

ShanniC · 12-25-2007, 01:12 PM

Racism is everywhere. It is not going to just suddenly disappear.

huckleberry · 12-25-2007, 01:12 PM

For the most part you guys won't have a problem but then again don't be surprised if every now and again you do.

Danagasta · 12-25-2007, 01:12 PM

Not at all. There are many stereotypes of Southeastern people, most of which are just that--stereotypes. What matters more is how open you are to the culture of the people around you. You'll be the newcomer, of course, but a smiling face and friendly demeanor will break the ice very quickly. I'm originally from Tennessee, and am half Native and half Irish. Nobody really cared there, and unless you happen to run into a moron (which is possible anywhere as most people know!) I doubt anyone else will.

Good luck and I hope you have fun whether or not you decide to move!

pdiddy21182 · 12-25-2007, 01:12 PM

I was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and to answer your question yes. It is job opportunities where it really hurts being a minority you will get nowhere near the job you are qualified for you can have a great education and work in Wal -Mart.

Sean · 12-25-2007, 02:16 PM

Just stay in the cities and out of the woods and you'll be ok.

msboobhead · 12-25-2007, 02:16 PM

Your f*cked

cocoa198517 · 12-25-2007, 02:17 PM

Well everywhere you go your going to find racism. However, Kentucky does has a lot of it. If you don't think your child is emotionally strong enough to deal with that, then maybe you should think twice about that but I would not let racism stop you from living your life. It only causes trouble in the long run and will make you and your child stronger. At 18, they should have learned or should learn how the world operates. It's not pretty at times but if you back off, then you let those racists win.

catfish · 12-25-2007, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carole m

We are considering moving from CA to kentucky.My 18 year old is mixed race.I'm wondering if that might be a problem??

You are much better off in Los Angeles

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12-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Angel Baby Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	I would stick to urban areas. In the country, there generally tends to be racism. Some can get by with an outgoing personality.

12-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShanniC Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	Racism is everywhere. It is not going to just suddenly disappear.

12-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
huckleberry Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	For the most part you guys won't have a problem but then again don't be surprised if every now and again you do.

12-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Danagasta Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	Not at all. There are many stereotypes of Southeastern people, most of which are just that--stereotypes. What matters more is how open you are to the culture of the people around you. You'll be the newcomer, of course, but a smiling face and friendly demeanor will break the ice very quickly. I'm originally from Tennessee, and am half Native and half Irish. Nobody really cared there, and unless you happen to run into a moron (which is possible anywhere as most people know!) I doubt anyone else will. Good luck and I hope you have fun whether or not you decide to move!

12-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
pdiddy21182 Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	I was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky and to answer your question yes. It is job opportunities where it really hurts being a minority you will get nowhere near the job you are qualified for you can have a great education and work in Wal -Mart.

12-25-2007, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sean Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	Just stay in the cities and out of the woods and you'll be ok.

12-25-2007, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
msboobhead Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	Your f*cked

12-25-2007, 02:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
cocoa198517 Newbie Join Date: Dec 25th, 2007 Posts: 1	Well everywhere you go your going to find racism. However, Kentucky does has a lot of it. If you don't think your child is emotionally strong enough to deal with that, then maybe you should think twice about that but I would not let racism stop you from living your life. It only causes trouble in the long run and will make you and your child stronger. At 18, they should have learned or should learn how the world operates. It's not pretty at times but if you back off, then you let those racists win.