Living In Charleston, South Carolina As A Black Person | Is Charleston Black Community Friendly? 

Hello there. You have to decide for yourself if Charleston is for you. There are pros and cons no matter where you decide to live. One size does not fit all. Thank you for your comment and watching.

I agree. She's not really giving the 411. She I don't really feel like I learned anything about the black experience in Charleston.

I'm from Charleston. I don't live there anymore and I have no plans of ever returning to live there.

@@KtotheG May I ask why not

@@thekellyvlog. I don't like the culture there in the community. Too matriarchal and toxic. Too anti-intellectual.

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Did you move there? If so, could you share your experience? I think it would be helpful for some of us. Thanks

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I'm black from Georgia and looking to go to the college of charleston, do you think I'll hate it?

Hello there. I wish you had a better experience. What I will say is life is what you make it. I can live anywhere and make it what I want. Except for extremely cold 🥶 places. Cold and snow is not for me at all. But like I have mentioned several times. I am born and raised here and who I choose to be around, socialize with and spend time with is my choice and I choose not to be around people that are like that. So for me it’s not that way here. I will turn lemons into lemonade if I need to. My advice to you and anyone moving to this area is find a positive circle of friends, areas, people to surround yourself with and only you can define that for you. And sometimes it starts with knowing who you are and maybe working on self first to make sure it’s not you that is seeing things as they are not. My favorite saying is change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change. Thank you for sharing your opinion. I do appreciate it.

Thanks for transparency...helpful for some of us.

no theyre just upset about their people being forced out of he homes that have been in their families for generations

​@@dentyne4066The world doesn't owe you understanding or empathy.. Respect is the social lubricant that keeps the engine of society operating.

It’s racist

​@prettynatural1973 it's more like a bucket of crabs

I have family in chuck town and I'm black... I feel they can be small minded and clickish, but not all

Charleston has more hospitality than Columbia. The housing might be more expensive, though.. You'll also find better restaurants and better sights to see in Charleston. The people can be a mixed bag. I've lived in both cities. I'm from Charleston and I went to school and worked professionally for most of my life in Columbia. I'm not in love with either city...They both have their pros and cons. Charleston seems to be growing a lot faster than Columbia is, though. Both have a lot of transplants now, but in Charleston, you're more likely to meet immigrants from all over the world. I will say that the black community is more politically and socially active in Charleston than it is in Columbia. Both have problems with crime. Charleston appears to be cleaner, though.. That's all I can say right now

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Do you go to cofc now? Do you like it? I'm black and thinking abt going here but idk

Did you move there? If so, could you share your experience? I think it would be helpful for some of us. Thanks

Thank you!! I wish we had a chance to meet. Next time. I hope you enjoyed your trip here.

Charleston! Charleston! Charleston! Hahaha!! All great states. I am sure you will be happy with any of them. Let me know if I could help with anything.

@@carmillarenabrown5865 Thank you sis, I sure will. Ive subscribed and will keep watching! Ive been to SC dozens of times to Myrtle Beach with friends for Black Bike Week and on family vacations years ago but have never been to Charleston. Im planning a short visit this summer, probably 2 days there and 2 days in Savannah just to get a feel for the area. Im SICK of winters up here in MD!

@@brownfoxx76 Burrrrrrr. Too cold for my blood there. Living In Charleston you would be the people I see in shorts and flips flops in 50 degrees weather saying its hot outside. Hahahaha Call me when you visit, we should connect. 8439262007

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The 51st state?

You are looking at the right place. Some areas are more health conscious than others. But if you have the right product and taste good, you will be great!! Give me a call 8439262007

Hello there. It could be depending on what area you choose to live in Charleston. Also on the life style you care to have or have. There are many factors involved with this question. Give me a call so I could help you decided if Charlesron is the right place for you and your father

Hello there. There are several great salons all around Charleston. As you can see I am a natural hair style girl. I love braids as well. I find that in this stage of my life these styles works best for me. But I do follow a lot of stylists because I love looking at the different colors and hairstyles that are being displayed today. I can give you my recommendations based off what I see and the Instagram pages I follow. Give me a call 8439262007.

Hello there. The rental market is the same as the buyers market right now. Multiple offers on rentals inventory is low. But I can definitely help. Give me a call 8439262007

This is a statewide problem i been finding

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@@carmillarenabrown5865 I meant section 8 properties. I’m Sorry

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Oh my goodness, you are so fast! That is wonderful news. Would love to talk to you anytime after tomorrow. Planning trip down either 1st or 2nd weekend in April.

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How are things going? Send me a text anytime I would love to hear about your Charleston experience.

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@@carmillarenabrown5865can i contact you as well? I am looking at a job in Charleston and I’m having a hard time accepting it

Did you visit there? If so, could you share your experience? I think it would be helpful for some of us. Thanks in advance

Thanks so much, this is great info!

Thank you for this comment right here because im moving to the goose creek area and this my first time moving to sc. I heard that goose creek was nice area

@@deandremosley4139 Yes it is. I have family that live in Crowfield. Their kids go to Mevers school which is big on technology.

​@@deandremosley4139I used to live in Goose Creek. It is nice, but it is growing and developing, so it may start to lose its small town charm after awhile. Every time I go there nowadays, I see new buildings and businesses. But that's everywhere. The people there are a lot friendlier than in Charleston.

@lamia Martin Did you move/ visit there? If so, could you share your experience? I think it would be helpful for some of us. Thanks in advance

@@Thekween-sl2wd Hello there... I did go up there to get an apartment but the apartment management kept stalling me saying it wasn't going to ready after they had previously told me when was I ready to move and I said asap so they said to turn in an application fee and a deposit and I did thinking that meant they would hold my apartment for me but unfortunately it didn't go as planned by them saying it was still nothing available...

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@contessa Garrett Did you move there? If so, could you share your experience? I think it would be helpful for some of us. Thanks

@@Thekween-sl2wd I'm looking online right now.

@@carmillarenabrown5865 we plan on coming down next month. Are you still available

Yes!! I don’t even consider “is it safe here?” Videos unless a black person does them lol

@@amaryisblr2235 she doesn’t even answer the question throughly, but goes around it

@@nicolesmith5240 yeah but I did further research and from what I’ve picked up it seems like this would be a good area for black people

@@nicolesmith5240 I agree. I have always been cautioned by others (including some realtors), about opinions from realtors, regarding living in a certain area. Not that they aren’t trying to be open or truthful, but I was informed that they are restricted in what they are permitted to say. It is even less transparent when coming from a native of that area. Most opinions from natives are going to shrouded in subconscious biases. They love their area, they lived there so long that cultural norms are accepted, and they have developed certain coping mechanisms that newcomers will not have. It would be hard for someone who is used to diversity, to ignore being the only black person in a room, for example. How could you not feel awkward, especially if the service happens to be substandard, as it is reported to be in so many places? Bottom line, take it all with a grain of salt, and get input from a variety of sources.

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Hello there. It can be challenging moving to a new area. I do not know much about neighborhoods in Myrtle Beach. But I would suggest searching on social media to see if you can find groups and events that are more to what you prefer being around. I am sure that going to those events will help you meet more people you are interested in surrounding yourself with. You just have to put yourself out there to find what you are looking for.

@@carmillarenabrown5865 she asking about charleston not where she presently stay

Great video thanks

Try Charleston and Beaufort SC, the Gullah community.

My mom use to sew for a lady named Blake but she was from Georgetown, if I'm not mistaken. They could be the same people..

@@Chastidee I think we may have a connection

@@brandylew3478 If you have Instagram or Twitter, I can message you her first name.

@@Chastidee Yes my name on IG is b.the.virgo it’s public

My mom is a Blake because my granddaddy is a Blake. My mother name is Peggy A. Blake and my granddaddy John Blake and his brother name Kenneth Blake . Their mom which is my great grandmother name was Eady Collins or Blake all I know is my granddaddy father was a foreigner who got killed in New York least that’s what my moms mother told me🤷🏽‍♀️so who knows we may be realated 🤷🏽‍♀️

Yes

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Hello there. I can only give you my personal experience and my view point. As a daughter, mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin of a large family with many friends all walks of life I can not give you bad sad racist stories of my experience as a black person living in Charleston. I enjoy life as I see fit and I do not have any negative black person racist experience to share. Others may have but I do not. So my video was to share with you my experience. Not others. And to share how if you are a black person thinking of moving to Charleston and have concerns well maybe think about why you would have those concerns and if you are the person who has the mindset I discussed in the video. Charleston is not only what you see on the news or tv. And as I said there are good and bad incidents and history in Charleston. I believe that is the case in many cities but Charleston is a great place to live, raise a family, and have a quality of life. I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of my subscribers in person and have had intimate conversations about Charleston and they love it. If you want to ask specific questions then feel free to reach out to me. I am an open book and I will definitely tell you what I think and how I see it. “Real Answers” like you said. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinion. Looking forward to hearing you. 8439262007.

@@carmillarenabrown5865 u missing it. No one is seeking negative feedback. Listen we come from big cities...stick to the script.

I am in charleston. I been here 1 week. The area I selected was Summerville to live and my apartment is southern living for sure. I think folks will like it. It's 20 mins from Charleston.

@@beats4life971 do you mind sharing how much rent is?

@@focused4841 I live in Summerville...I pay for a 2 bdrm and 2 full bath ($1500) not including electric. Water and sewer is 20 bucks.

Well I guess you will have to move to Charleston and ask another black person since I did not answer the way you would like. Good luck. Still a great place to live no matter what you are. 😊 Thanks for watching.

@@carmillarenabrown5865 🤣🤣 u never answered the question period. Someone below stated the obvious as well.

So true

Thanks for letting me know. I checked all of my devices and they are fine. I will look more into this. Have a great weekend.

It’s not

lol. ok. i like black ppl too if they're nice ;)

You sound crazy.

@@user-wx1de4nk7l thanks 😊 🙏🏿 (Dueteronomy 14:2 KJV) & (Dueteronomy 7:1,3 KJV). Freedom don't carry slave titles (Black, Hispanic, american Indian, West Indian, etc) forced upon by the red (like their god) people that lie and teach that they are white..

That is an antiquated and illogical conclusion. Racism exists in all races, and it is obvious in this comment.

Go touch grass

For those that have ears to hear, let THEM hear....

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