Comments on: It’s not so bad after all

By: YBP Guide — What IS a YBP community?

YBP Guide — What IS a YBP community? — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:37:46 +0000

[...] “It’s not so bad after all” a 22-year-old teacher from Phoenix had this to say about the benefits of being a young black [...]

By: JD

JD — Mon, 07 May 2007 21:39:23 +0000

When I was in college at , get ready, The University of Vermont, I had 3 black roommates, we use to debate the types of adults we wished to become. We have all done quite well in life, Zack is an executive director of a major government union, Art, is a New York City Dectetive, Larry, is still in Vermont and runs manufacturing for a top corporation, I am a retired VP for 3 major corporations and now own a executive recruitment firm. They are brothers to me and we are all proud of each other. Make the best of your situation and you can move on later to a more metro area or you may decide to stay. One of my roommates from baltimore never left.

By: Is Boise, Idaho Better Than NYC, DC, Or ATL? / Stereohyped

Is Boise, Idaho Better Than NYC, DC, Or ATL? / Stereohyped — Mon, 07 May 2007 13:39:46 +0000

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By: Paula Toledo

Paula Toledo — Sun, 06 May 2007 14:53:46 +0000

For an excellent book regarding this topic, check out a novel called MERGING WITH MONSTERS @ Amazon.com. WARNING: The 1st chapter is not for the Faint-of-Heart.

By: Black professionals outside the metro at BlackInformant.com

Black professionals outside the metro at BlackInformant.com — Sat, 05 May 2007 18:51:20 +0000

[...] While most writers within the Black blogosphere write from metro prospective on life, I rarely get to read about many of us who are doing quite well outside of the metro loop (by “metro” I mean cities like Atlanta, Baltimore, D.C., Washington, New York, etc.) unless it spoken within the context of racism. Here is what one gentleman had to say regarding life in Iowa: Ã¢â‚¬Å“The best thing about being a black professional in Iowa is the quality of life. People in Iowa view the state as a nice place to raise families, so family life is valued here. Employers recognize that people have families and, to some extent, encourage a balanced life more than the average employer in big cities. In general, life in Iowa comes without many of the hassles of big cities. There is little traffic, the crime rate is low, and people are generally friendly. Also, the few big-city-type amenities, though certainly fewer in number, are affordable and easier to access. Ã¢â‚¬Â¦ (The) lack of diversity also tends to bring the few black professional community members closer to each other. Black professionals do not take each other for granted in Iowa. People greet each other on the street, and it is, in a way, easier to introduce yourself to other black professionals when you see them. In fact, it is almost expected in Iowa.Ã¢â‚¬Â – Law Professor, 34, Iowa City, Iowa (read more…) [...]

By: Kimberly Michelle

Kimberly Michelle — Sat, 05 May 2007 00:24:53 +0000

Excellent post Eugene. Thanks for taking the time to ask these YBPs about their lifestyles.