Single Black Female..Possibly Moving to DC..? -

Hey,Im a 24yr old college educated single black female with a BA in International Studies, Social Justice. Thinking of moving to DC in the next year or 2..for work..love..a new life lol...Coming from Mpls, MN...How is it out there?..black men?..jobs?..raising a family?..Iv heard both good and bad..a lot of DL men..high crime..rich white..poor black..good jobs..proffesional young ppl. Whats the real deal? ThanksSarah

Washington DC is probably a great place for you to be. It s always been racially progressive for as long as I can recall. With a little effort, you will find quite a few well educated African American men with degrees and professional careers in the DC area.The weather here is about the same as MN. Actually a bit warmer, but we do get our share of snow storms and a few days a year where the temps may dip to 0 F.The only thing to be prepared for when you arrive in DC is sticker shock when it comes to housing affordability. Yes, prices have gone down, but they have not gone down enough. You may be paying $600 plus utilities for a very small/basic apartment in MN. When you come here, the same thing will cost you $1,200. So, be sure that you have a nice financial cushion of at least $10,000 before you make the move to DC. A landlord may require a security deposit equal to one month s rent, plus the first month s rent and the last month s rent, before you move in. That s a whopping $3,6000 you will need to give to your landlord before you have a roof over your head.

Actually we need more black educated people in DC. I suggest you move to NE DC possibly Langdon Park... The city is known as Chocolate City and id rather have a city full of well-educated black professionals then mentally insane illiterate ones. If your looking for inexpensive you can move to SE but the crime is high, which isn t good for growing a family. However whatever you do DONT MOVE TO THE SUBURBS. Alot of DC is unemployed because of people from the burbs taking jobs from them. Overall DC is a great city to move to and raise a family just be smart with it!

Professionally this may be a good area for you to get your career off the ground. Also DC is good for enjoying the social scene. As far as looking for love this is not the place. The men here rarely commit. There are tons of single women here and the educated you are the harder it is for you in the romance department. Because the ratio of women to men is so high, men are free to play the field. The city right now is going through so many changes. I like it here, but I m from here so I ve seen it at its worse. If I wasn t from here though I don t think I would choose it as a place to lay roots and raise a family. As for some of your concerns some are true, DL men- that s Atlanta mostly, crime here has improved but still prevalent. DC does hav a high HIV rate so that is something to be concerned about. Don t let me discourage you, just giving you honest feedback. Everyplace has its good and bad.

I ve been living right outside DC for four years and this is my experience : -the white people are really stuck up most are in politics and have alot of money. they all live in NW-theres lotttts of black people in DC . especially in NE, SW, and SE . but stay out of SE.... there is a VERY high crime rate there. the more upper class black people live in NE, and there are plenty of nice townhouses . (but also expensive.. most places in DC are expensive to live in unless you live in SW or SE)I would say it is difficult, but possible to raise a family in DC . everyone uses public transportation ..the metro and buses are very safe for the most part. your child will grown up being very familiar on how to use public transportation and how to live on the steets . You might also want to consider living in the suburbs of DC (PG county... very highly populated with blacks.. but also the richest county in the US for having a high black population) . it is much cheaper to live in PG but the schools arent too great. and Montgomery County is filled with very rich white people but it has some of the best public schools in the country. Cities like Rockville and Germantown are the most affordable places to live in montgomery countyBut yea... theres lots of black men and good places to raise a family in DC . just do your research if you dont want to live in the bad neighborhoods . good luck!

what s wrong with white men? and there are poor white people in DC too (i m 1/2 black 1/2 white)

Moving to Alaska this month.. Questions about temporary transportation? -

My husband and I are moving at the end of the month to Anchorage Alaska. We are pcsing to Elmendorf AFB. We will be flying and having our vehicle shipped. My understanding is that it takes 7 days to 30 days to recieve your vehicle. Well in the mean time, how would we go about transportation. Would a rental be the best, or is there any other solutions. A rental will just be soooo pricy.(if it takes 30 days) Any sugestions, other than buying a car, or are those really my two options. Thanks

since youre going to Elmendorf, Anchorage has a pretty decent public transportation system, but that wont take you too far out of the city so it depends what you need.

Where is the best place to stay in San Francisco? -

need to know one of the best places to stay in this city, anyone have some input? thank you.

Union Square is probably the best place to stay. There are lots of good restaurants, shops, theaters and clubs in the Union Square area. It is centrally located with lots of public transportation options and within walking distance of most of the tourist areas. Driving in the city can be confusing for visitors and parking is difficult and expensive so forgoing the rental car is a good idea. Muni offers multi day passes that are good for buses, trolley, light rail and the cable cars [unique experience but $5 per ride].http://www.sfmuni.comJoie de Vivre http://www.jdvhotels.com has several hotels in the Union Square area in different price points. Each hotel is unique and they have a cool free program where they match you with a local person, called a Golden Gate Greeter, who shares your interests to spend a few hours with you and familiarize yourself with the city. http://www.goldengategreeter.com They also have a lovely 4 star hotel right on the Embarcadaro called Hotel Vitale. A spa and good restaurant on site with easy access to the city, loads of public transportation right next door.

The Westin San Francisco Market Street4 stars50 3rd St San Francisco 800-804-6835Located in the South of Market district (SOMA). This neighborhood is jumping day and night! I ve never felt in danger and think it is centrally located to almost everything!Destination Sights:~Across from the Yerba Buena Gardens~One block from the Museum of Modern Art~One block from the Moscone Convention Center~Two blocks away to the Financial District~The Powell Street Cable Car is three blocks awayHotel Features:~The hotel s restaurant Ducca serves delicate Northern Italian cuisine~Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel s lobby, business center and meeting rooms~Workout Room, same day laundry shoe shine, massage service,complimentary weekday morning transportation Marriott Hotel4 stars5 Fourth St. San Francisco 415-896-1600Discover the beautiful San Francisco Marriott rising 39 stories high into the city skyline. Just south of Market Street, this San Francisco hotel near Moscone Convention Center is just steps away from the city s top attractionsDestination Sighs:~The Moscone Center~Union Square~Chinatown~Yerba Buena Gardens~ AT T ParkHotel Features:~Unparalleled meeting facilities with over 117,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and banquet space~Luxurious modern guest rooms, 32 LCD HD TV s, modern San Francisco accommodations including 1,362 hotel rooms and 137 spacious hotel suites~High speed Internet access and a spacious work desk in each hotel room for business travelers~Upgraded granite vanity tops with stone floors in each guest bathroomOmni Hotel (My favorite)4 Stars500 California St San Francisco 415-677-9494With a prime location right on the cable car line in the heart of San Francisco s thriving downtown, this 1926 17-story hotel retains its Florentine Renaissance look while providing the latest in modern amenities. All of our 362 guest rooms and suites exude modern luxury and classic sophistication.San Francisco Family-Friendly AccommodationsThe Omni San Francisco Hotel offers kid-friendly accommodations for families traveling to San Francisco.The Omni Sensational Kids program provides four-diamond service to their youngest guests. Children will enjoy plenty of kid-minded amenities, including suitcases filled with games and books, a goodie bag upon check-in and menu choices prepared especially for young travelers.Parents are provided with a list of top family attractions in San Francisco, local emergency numbers and a safety/first-aid kit which includes a night light and outlet covers.Destination Sights:~Union Square~Ferry Building~Chinatown~North Beach Hotel Features:~362 luxury guestrooms and suites~Complimentary Guided Walking Tours every Saturday at 10 a.m. feature San Francisco history, architecture, legends and more~1,500 square foot health club~High-speed wireless Internet access in public areas.~Onsite restaurant, Bob s Steak Chop House, is one of America��s great steak housesWant more go to

Renting a house or a condo would be a great idea, and there are a lot of choices for rentals in the San Francisco area. It s best to do your homework and use online research to find available places to stay that fit within your budget.Rather than give you a specific property name and location, I would suggest that you do some research on the available houses/condos, the prices and the locations. I have used justvr.com in the past and it was quite helpful for narrowing down my choices and booking a few nights stay.

My favorite area is Fisherman s Wharf. The Holiday Inn there is close to everything. It is within walking distance of most of the interesting places to see.