Atlanta
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2/15/2012
I have several friends moving to Atlanta from Brazil. By reading these postings, they were put off by the city. I have lived in Atlanta most of my life and call the city home. Although there is racism, I would claim that Atlanta would have to be one of the least racist places I have visited or lived. Atlanta has a very large population of all different cultures competing to just get by. This competition stems from survival, not racism. The majority of my time is spent in the suburbs, and they are not housing "rednecks." The suburbs are actually a place that houses families and people just trying to escape a life in the city. Although the city can be dangerous at times, Atlanta is an amazing place to live. With the abundance of cultures, Atlanta is a melting pot for all different languages and heritages. Clarkston, is known in the US as the most diverse region. This little part of Atlanta houses hundreds of languages and a refugee center that helps to introduce refugees to the city/country. Racism is everywhere, but in Atlanta, I feel that the only racism comes from the idea of congregating with those like yourself. Although I will not be living In Atlanta for much longer, I would recommend the city to anyone.
Armandinho | Atlanta, GA