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Evanston, IL
The truth about Evanston, IL -
4/18/2011I agree with you. We moved to Evanston, IL almost 3 years ago. It's a horrible town to live in if you are an African American. And the worst place for our children. People are so racist is sicking. My child attended a private school, Roycemore in Evanston, IL. The administrators and teachers were extremely racist, rude and hostile. My son is and has always been a very nice boy. However, while attending Roycemore school, the teachers and middle school director almost drove us absolutely CRAZY. Everyday they made up lies and problems for my child. Then every quarter they gave my child F's, saying he did not submit his homework. But they "lied" because I went out of my way to personally email all his assignments directly to his teachers. As his mother, I almost lost my mind. Stay away from Roycemore school unless you want difficulties. All they want is your MONEY!!! They really don't give a dam about African American Kids, especially our boys, and they disrespect AA parents too. As far as the culture in Evanston... I will answer this truthfully, because I have been here for 3 years. It's true, people here are really mean, harsh, pushy, and nasty! Places like Jewels on Chicago Avenue and Whole Foods, which is directly across the street are nasty towards African Americans. Caucasian people make the town of Evanston a very racist place for other races to live. They people hunk their horns all the time. They are extremely pushy and appear to always be in a hurry, as if where they have to go is far more important than where you are going. They talk all over you, or walk into you as if they can't see you. Or try going to the Deli, the Caucasian people cut in front of you acting as if they don't see you waiting next in line. They act so pompous and arrogant as if their sh*t doesn't stink. They don't speak to you. If you are walking on the street passing them, they will look in the other direction to avoid speaking to you. As a professional, I am truly disappointed how the Caucasians behave as a whole. Street parking is absolutely horrible. This town is too crowded. If you aren't careful, you will get a lot of parking tickets here. The Village of Evanston and the Evanston Police Department are also racist. Just watch a police office in action... see how he/she behaves with African Americans. Evanston is a very cold town. It's not so pretty when you actually live here and see all the crap that is going on!!! The people here make everything about Evanston an ugly town to live in. I wouldn't buy any properties dam in this town! *Oh, for the past 9 years, School District #65 eliminated bus services for Middle School children... there is no bus services for our kids once they transition from Elementary School to Middle School, which was a REAL surprise, unless they are handicapped or any other dysfunction. As a current tenant, I have told you the truth about Evanston, IL.