Interracial Couples?

[Sabby]

My family is thinking about moving to Belle Vista, and I am wondering what people's take is on Interracial Couples. My husband is Black and I am white.

Any and all input is appreciated.

Thank you

[Sabby]

My family is thinking about moving to Belle Vista, and I am wondering what people's take is on Interracial Couples. My husband is Black and I am white.

Any and all input is appreciated.

Thank you

[EJM]

Hey Sabby. That would be interesting to know. I'm from CA too but was considering a move to Arkansas soon. I'm not in an interracial relationship but it would still be nice to learn what the overall majority there think about the topic? Can anyone from NW Arkansas tell us?

[Sabby]

EJM, When are you planning to move?

[Dan]

Bella Vista, unlike most of Arkansas, is overwhelmingly white. The population is also generally older. This means a somewhat more "traditional" community. Having said that, I'd say that most people around here are far more likely to judge you as individuals, rather than based on your relationship.

Sabby wrote:

My family is thinking about moving to Belle Vista, and I am wondering what people's take is on Interracial Couples. My husband is Black and I am white.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Thank you

[Sabby]

Dan wrote:

Bella Vista, unlike most of Arkansas, is overwhelmingly white. The population is also generally older. This means a somewhat more "traditional" community. Having said that, I'd say that most people around here are far more likely to judge you as individuals, rather than based on your relationship.
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Would you say that the population would have a problem with a black man being in the community?

By the way, I greatly appreciate your response.

Thank you

[Dan]

Sabby,
I don't think a black man in the community would suffer any particular ill treatment,and would be pretty well received if he is seen as responsible, kept his lawn mowed, etc. He would definitely be different, and everyone who is different has some trouble assimilating. You can pretty much forget the movie portrayal of the South. Petty much everyone who is willing to work, take care of his family, and be a responsible citizen is treated with respect.

[Brenda Partain]

Sabby wrote:

My family is thinking about moving to Belle Vista, and I am wondering what people's take is on Interracial Couples. My husband is Black and I am white.
Any and all input is appreciated.
Thank you

I live in Rogers, about 10 miles from Bella Vista. I do visit there a lot because of family members who live there. Northwest Arkansas folks have no qualms about race. My niece lived here for many years with a black man and they were treated very cordially. As a matter of fact, since Katrina in Louisiana, a lot of black families (including interracial) have moved here and work here. I truly believe the stigma of interracial marriage is a thing of the past. So, come on over!!

[Lora]

I have lived in arkansas my whole life, bella vista only 8 yrs. Most of the folks here in bella vista are old fashioned but, usually keep to themselves and mind there own buisness. My husband and I are in out thirties and have two kids and we felt like we were the majority when we first moved here. But there are more and more younger folks of all kinds of nationalities moving in Bella Vista now because of the reasonable housing rates and also due to the positions avalable at walmart across the way in Bentonville. I don't think you and your husband would have anything to worry about here. Alot has changed especially with Katrina. More and more interacial couples and different nationalities of all kinds have relocated here and stayed here since Katrina. I wish you all the best where ever you may end up settling down. Lora

Brenda Partain wrote:

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I live in Rogers, about 10 miles from Bella Vista. I do visit there a lot because of family members who live there. Northwest Arkansas folks have no qualms about race. My niece lived here for many years with a black man and they were treated very cordially. As a matter of fact, since Katrina in Louisiana, a lot of black families (including interracial) have moved here and work here. I truly believe the stigma of interracial marriage is a thing of the past. So, come on over!!

[Billy Bob]

I moved to Bella Vista to get away from the blacks...we dont want any here...White is right.

[George]

Billy Bob wrote:

I moved to Bella Vista to get away from the blacks...we dont want any here...White is right.

What about the Koreans in the Tiree sub division

[Billy Bob]

At least they "work" for there money.....The blacks just want the white man to give it to them.

[Paul]

You wrong Billy BOB ....this one is sponging off the system

[Billy Bob]

Paul wrote:

You wrong Billy BOB ....this one is sponging off the system

If its such a problem to you why dont you do something about it?

[Paul]

Billy Bob wrote:

<quoted text>If its such a problem to you why dont you do something about it?

same reason you can't do anything about what you said was a problem

[mommyof2mixedkid s]

Billy Bob wrote:

I moved to Bella Vista to get away from the blacks...we dont want any here...White is right.

Both of my children are mixed and in case you haven't noticed the USA is nothing more than a melting pot of races. I may appear white however I consider myself anything but.. and it's because of people like you. I admit I'm prejudice but only towards those who are racist, like you! Whites were not the first people here in case you've forgotten your history.

[mommyof2mixedkid s]

by the way I also live in NWA!!!

[mommyof2mixedkid s]

Sabby,

I hope you and your husband move here and please excuse the ignorant we may still have around here!

[Billy Bob]

mommyof2mixedkids wrote:

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Both of my children are mixed and in case you haven't noticed the USA is nothing more than a melting pot of races. I may appear white however I consider myself anything but.. and it's because of people like you. I admit I'm prejudice but only towards those who are racist, like you! Whites were not the first people here in case you've forgotten your history.

Whatever...Obama is 50% white but people want to clam him black....And i do have a right to express myself...

[white man]

you right billy bob!!!! sorry to say it but you keep em down thar in NWA and not in SWMissouri! hey thar momma of two mixed kids GOD will judge you! no whites were not here first but we were smart enough to take it over. hope you like obama and his black democrat taxes!!! Your mixed kids and their mixed muts will pay on it forever! nasty sinful woman!! and no melting pot here nutin but PURE WHITE ME AND MY KIDS