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Re: should I move to Alabama?
Posted by aaron on 10/28/05

    On 7/07/05, DL wrote:
    > Hellow Tanya,
    >
    > There are many preconceived notions regarding the south,
    > particulary Alabama. Some of these notions are unwarranted
    > while others hold more credence. I am a black man born in
    > the south and raised in the north. I have lived in
    > Birmingham, AL for nearly 12 years and I believe that I can
    > speak with some degree of confidence about life in
    > Alabama.
    >
    > Your comments convey the depths of your concern for the
    > response your son might receive should it be determined by
    > his peers that he is the child of a biracial relationship.
    > Having served as a church leader and youth pastor in
    > multiethnic communities I have found that, by in large, it
    > is not the children who tend to have an issue with biracial
    > children. Adults tend to be far more vocal and negative
    > about the matter. This is particularly evident as
    > youngsters begin showing interest in the opposite sex and
    > dating. I don't know how old your son is, but younger
    > children tend to adapt fairly well in given environments,
    > but older children (high school age) become a bit more aware
    > of the subtle racism and discrimination around them.
    >
    > I don't want to give you an overly negative mental image of
    > the south or Alabama, particularly the disturbing images
    > conveyed during the 1950's and 1960's civil rights
    > movements. Alabama has made great strides to move away from
    > the reputation of being a nonprogressive, racist, and bigot
    > controlled state. Alabama is a beautiful place to live, with
    > many opportunities that you and your family will cherish.
    >
    > I hope that my comments serve helpful to you in your
    > family's decision to move. If you should have any other
    > questions or comments or simply would like for me expound on
    > my comments please don't hesitate to contact me at
    > dlbillups@hotmail.com.
    >
    > May God Bless You and Your Family.
    >
    > DL
    >
    > On 6/15/05, Tanya wrote:
    >> Hi,
    >>
    >> I really need some help. I am a special education teacher
    >> thinking of moving to Alabama. But looking for a job is the
    >> least of my worries. I am white and I am moving to be with
    >> a black man. I have a son. If I didn't have him to
    >> consider, I would have moved a long time ago. But my fiance
    >> is concerned about how other people (namely children) would
    >> treat my son because of the mixed relationship. I live in
    >> BC, Canada. My fiance says I have no idea what it is like
    >> there. I plan to visit Alabama with my son first to see
    >> what it's like but a visit isn't going to give a true
    >> picture.
    >>
    >> Can someone help me, please? Tell me what I could possibly
    >> expect? It is hard for me to believe that children would
    >> pick on another child because his step-father is of a
    >> different colour. Is that what would really happen?
    >>
    >> Thanks
    >>
    >> Tanya

     
     

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