Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

exboyfil

(18,017 posts)
3. The most important factor
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 08:31 PM
Aug 2016

appears to be disparity between races. Absolute well being is not considered. I am not black so I cannot say, but living in West Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Iowa; I would prefer to live in Iowa. I saw more overt racism in Mississippi, West Virginia and Tennessee.

One of the largest African American communities in Iowa is in my sister community. No doubt there is a high degree of segregation. I know the other community does spend more per student than our community though (it is within a few hundred dollars the last time I checked).

My daughter is in a private nursing school in that community, and she has no African American cohorts in her class. Overall it appears enrollment does match the demographics of the state.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»African American»The Worst States For Blac...»Reply #3