I’ve lived here for almost 3 years. I’ve never seen so many black successful people. Duke energy is FULL of black professional employees. I love it here
Charlotte is different. Charlotte has a black mayor, black police chief, black fire chief, black city director, black person over the water in the city, the NBA team has a black owner. Charlotte has black people in positions other cities just don't. If it isn't a black city it is arguable.
Having black people in SOME leadership positions doesn't quite equate to a "black city" b/c most of the leadership positions there are still held by white people. I visited Charlotte twice and although I seen a lot of black people it doesn't feel like a black city like an Atlanta or Memphis. In Atlanta or Memphis, you can more easily feel the black culture and black excellence. And contrary to popular belief, Memphis has always had a strong middle and upper middle class black community ... it's not as strong as Atlanta but still notable.
Charlotte is majority Black city, Mecklenburg County, which is the county in which Charlotte is in is majority black that’s why the city counsel & the county council is majority black, North Carolina is a 25% black state with black Americans controlling 1/3 of all the counties especially in East North Carolina This should not even be a question.
Not pertaining to Black folks, but I feel like Charlotte needs to build more attractions. The jobs are here and getting better, the housing, retail, and restaurants are coming but the actual fun, go-to places outside of all those things are slow to come. Charlotte is somewhat comparable to Atlanta but still kinda far off in most aspects. But the Black presence of Black people in Charlotte is pretty solid, but I will say that the city is still finding itself amongst all of this growth.
@@javionriley8739 you can’t just point at one person and say “go build it.” Instead of jumping to shout out a response take in that my remarks are about what the city currently has and not me demanding anything to change. More of my take on what I see.
Just left Charlotte a week ago. I have some friend that lives there and the same for Atlanta. In my honest opinion, Atlanta is a Black city but I see that they're (Corporations) trying to Whitewash it by any means. I feel that Charlotte is an excellent city for Black people. It definitely is a gem. They needed to bring the CIAA weekend back though. Charlotte does have some tech, but Atlanta has more. If you have an Accounting / Finance background Charlotte is the place to be. I feel like people in Atlanta are chasing scraps due to the influx. A lot of the jobs in Atlanta don't really pay well even if you have higher education.
Charlotte and the metro area in general is where Atlanta was in 2006/2007. But banking is stronger in that region so that is a pro! The Microsoft office in Atlantic Yards is a transitional space for the campus which will house 10K+ jobs. Atlanta really changed in 2008 and is in another boom right now. I think the only other city that is comparable or has a slight edge is H-town.
@Space Gray I’d have to disagree. I think they are about 15-20 years behind but thats just my opinion… Every time I go up there it feels like Atlanta around the time of the Olympics or shortly after. Lots of construction changing from rural to suburban. They have a long way to go but I think they are making better strides at mass transit given the population size. Also, driving into the city is so much easier. If you miss an exit you don’t have to leave the city just to turn back around…. Atlanta will always be empire south but Queen City does serve as a 2nd class for the region.
2008 was a massive systemic year of change ! Especially with shows like “house wives of Atlanta” debuting!! showing casing the middle/upper black class (which is the majority of metro Atlanta) in metro Atlanta! A long with Obama getting elected! & everything that came afterwards especially with Tyler Perry & other black own film studios creating the black own film industry there etc The image of black American change for the better as we see today
There is a cultural difference because of a higher percentage of degreed Charlotte attracts. Atlanta still has a Hollywood appeal. I move there with little talent and make it big.
I just got a job offer for a software engineer position with Lowes at new office in Charlotte, as a blk man, I am excited about that, I just want know the dating aspect there but I am excited to move at end of the year.
I've been here since 2004 and Charlotte definitely has changed alot! I'm about to start my IT degree at CPCC with a concentration in cloud computing and virtualization. I like Charlotte and it is very diverse but what I've seen is an increase in the Indian culture. There are a lot of black people here as well but nothing like Atlanta yet.
Charlotte is still finding itself. While Charlotte has a lot of diversity, it still has aspects that will let you know its still true South. They truly need to work on the entertainment aspect. It’s def not a 7 day a week entertainment city like Atl, Houston, NYC. This is coming from someone who experienced Charlotte from the late 90s to present.
Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte and Raleigh is becoming one of America's fastest growing mega regions. Soon they'll have a speed rail coming from Atlanta all the way to Charlotte and then to Raleigh. We're going to be one big family in the future.
I also have a question, do you feel like a student majoring in CS with a certain concentration limits a student? or gives them a better chance to find a job after graduation?
Not really but I'll say try to get an internship as quick as possible when you get into college that's the easiest way to secure a job when you graduate
Best Black Tech Cities: 1) Atlanta 2) DMV 3) NYC 4) Charlotte 5) Austin. Houston is not really a tech city ... very few tech jobs and start-ups there considering it's size.
I been in Charlotte for 10 years now and if anything Charlotte is becoming more white/Hispanic. The high cost of living is pushing blacks out of the Queen City.
I am in the RTP it is now to the point that Charlotte is less expensive than Raleigh. Many are worried since 2 bedroom apartments are now 1900 to 2600 per month and 3300 to rent a townhome.Buying a townhome now 600k.Leaving for affordability and Charlotte for now is better
Make sure any city you go to has the upward mobility that you need to reach your potential. Im hearing about tech jobs but is it competitive with other midsized cities? Charlotte isn’t known for having competitive salaries for STEM workers. What majority black suburb over 10k residents with a median household income above $85k+. They exist throughout the US. I don't know if they exist in Charlotte. I don't think I agree with labeling cities Black Mecca anymore. We are very diverse and have different types of careers. We have to choose based on amenities and lifestyle choices.
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Atlantas Metro is larger but The city limits is smaller then Charlotte so technically Charlotte is way bigger then Atlanta but you would not know it when you compare the skyline Atlanta feels more like a larger city but Charlotte is getting there but yes Charlotte is way bigger then Atlanta
Metro Atlanta is more than twice the size of Metro Charlotte, but the City of Atlanta is Half the Size of the City of Charlotte. The feel of any city is based on the size of the Metro, so Atlanta is the larger city.
@@TechTualChatter I’m also in tech in clt, majority of my colleagues are black here in the city at a global defense company in IT, there’s definitely a great number of tech talent but for a overall “black” experience I don’t see clt on the same level or even comparing itself to atl or dmv
is charlotte black Population is growing now what Percent of the black Population in charlotte is now about 40 Percent now do anyone know if you do let me know now
@@jerrydavis3548 it’s 35% black worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/charlotte-nc-population#:~:text=Charlotte%20Demographics&text=White%3A%2048.83%25,Other%20race%3A%206.12%25
I’ve lived here for almost 3 years. I’ve never seen so many black successful people. Duke energy is FULL of black professional employees. I love it here
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Lowes as well
Charlotte is different. Charlotte has a black mayor, black police chief, black fire chief, black city director, black person over the water in the city, the NBA team has a black owner. Charlotte has black people in positions other cities just don't. If it isn't a black city it is arguable.
Very good points!!! I need to visit Charlotte soon
While this is VERY true, that means nothing, if the work they’re doing doesn’t positively impact the local Black population.
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@@naetakescharlit I agree. Charlotte has its problems. Atlanta does too. It’s about what your looking for and your personal needs.
Having black people in SOME leadership positions doesn't quite equate to a "black city" b/c most of the leadership positions there are still held by white people. I visited Charlotte twice and although I seen a lot of black people it doesn't feel like a black city like an Atlanta or Memphis. In Atlanta or Memphis, you can more easily feel the black culture and black excellence. And contrary to popular belief, Memphis has always had a strong middle and upper middle class black community ... it's not as strong as Atlanta but still notable.
Charlotte is majority Black city, Mecklenburg County, which is the county in which Charlotte is in is majority black that’s why the city counsel & the county council is majority black,
North Carolina is a 25% black state with black Americans controlling 1/3 of all the counties especially in East North Carolina This should not even be a question.
I’m from Charlotte and can definitely say that the tech industry is growing there! I currently reside in Metro Atlanta and in tech so trust me I know.
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Not pertaining to Black folks, but I feel like Charlotte needs to build more attractions. The jobs are here and getting better, the housing, retail, and restaurants are coming but the actual fun, go-to places outside of all those things are slow to come. Charlotte is somewhat comparable to Atlanta but still kinda far off in most aspects. But the Black presence of Black people in Charlotte is pretty solid, but I will say that the city is still finding itself amongst all of this growth.
How about instead of babbling about it go build it ! & make it black American own via working with the black city & county council!!
@@javionriley8739 you can’t just point at one person and say “go build it.” Instead of jumping to shout out a response take in that my remarks are about what the city currently has and not me demanding anything to change. More of my take on what I see.
Just left Charlotte a week ago. I have some friend that lives there and the same for Atlanta. In my honest opinion, Atlanta is a Black city but I see that they're (Corporations) trying to Whitewash it by any means. I feel that Charlotte is an excellent city for Black people. It definitely is a gem. They needed to bring the CIAA weekend back though. Charlotte does have some tech, but Atlanta has more. If you have an Accounting / Finance background Charlotte is the place to be. I feel like people in Atlanta are chasing scraps due to the influx. A lot of the jobs in Atlanta don't really pay well even if you have higher education.
Ayyy, I plan on attending UNC Charlotte next fall for computer science! Hopefully I get to see the tech presence over there.
Nice I see it coming out there soon
Charlotte and the metro area in general is where Atlanta was in 2006/2007. But banking is stronger in that region so that is a pro! The Microsoft office in Atlantic Yards is a transitional space for the campus which will house 10K+ jobs. Atlanta really changed in 2008 and is in another boom right now. I think the only other city that is comparable or has a slight edge is H-town.
@Space Gray I’d have to disagree. I think they are about 15-20 years behind but thats just my opinion… Every time I go up there it feels like Atlanta around the time of the Olympics or shortly after. Lots of construction changing from rural to suburban. They have a long way to go but I think they are making better strides at mass transit given the population size. Also, driving into the city is so much easier. If you miss an exit you don’t have to leave the city just to turn back around…. Atlanta will always be empire south but Queen City does serve as a 2nd class for the region.
H town has a huge edge compared to both Charlotte and Atlanta. H town is exploding when it comes to growth, jobs, and black owned businesses
Not when it comes to tech jobs
2008 was a massive systemic year of change ! Especially with shows like “house wives of Atlanta” debuting!! showing casing the middle/upper black class (which is the majority of metro Atlanta) in metro Atlanta! A long with Obama getting elected! & everything that came afterwards especially with Tyler Perry & other black own film studios creating the black own film industry there etc The image of black American change for the better as we see today
There is a cultural difference because of a higher percentage of degreed Charlotte attracts. Atlanta still has a Hollywood appeal. I move there with little talent and make it big.
Just moved here from jersey (Paterson) 3 days ago. It’s pretty dope out here 👌🏽
Charlotte is a white city. Its about 35% black but the black population should grow with the influx of opportunity.
This is exciting!! I just relocated here from Charleston
I just got a job offer for a software engineer position with Lowes at new office in Charlotte, as a blk man, I am excited about that, I just want know the dating aspect there but I am excited to move at end of the year.
From what I’ve seen online there are some beautiful women there
@@TechTualChatter definitely charlotte have some beautiful women there trust me
We have some gorgeous Black Women here!
@@naetakescharlit I definitely agree 👍🏾 💯
I've been here since 2004 and Charlotte definitely has changed alot! I'm about to start my IT degree at CPCC with a concentration in cloud computing and virtualization. I like Charlotte and it is very diverse but what I've seen is an increase in the Indian culture. There are a lot of black people here as well but nothing like Atlanta yet.
Right that’s what Jenee was saying hopefully more black people get into tech because regular jobs are going to be phased out eventually
@@TechTualChatter regular jobs will never be phased out.
What’s the name of your degree at cpcc
Charlotte is still finding itself. While Charlotte has a lot of diversity, it still has aspects that will let you know its still true South. They truly need to work on the entertainment aspect. It’s def not a 7 day a week entertainment city like Atl, Houston, NYC. This is coming from someone who experienced Charlotte from the late 90s to present.
NYC is a 3rd world immigrant hub & has nothing to offer unless you’re a immigrant fleeing from your homeland
Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte and Raleigh is becoming one of America's fastest growing mega regions. Soon they'll have a speed rail coming from Atlanta all the way to Charlotte and then to Raleigh. We're going to be one big family in the future.
I also have a question, do you feel like a student majoring in CS with a certain concentration limits a student? or gives them a better chance to find a job after graduation?
Not really but I'll say try to get an internship as quick as possible when you get into college that's the easiest way to secure a job when you graduate
@@TechTualChatter Ok sounds good, thank you for the advice!
@@AdrianArturoMora you’re welcome
With a CS degree, you can get any role in I.T make sure to do internships
@@AO-pn2uo Thank you.
Best Black Tech Cities: 1) Atlanta 2) DMV 3) NYC 4) Charlotte 5) Austin. Houston is not really a tech city ... very few tech jobs and start-ups there considering it's size.
Atlanta, no!!! DMV, NYC, Austin, yes! Chicago, Seattle, Raleigh have more tech jobs than Atlanta.
Idk about that because of the Microsoft presence in ATL along with other companies that want to be there
Yeah, but those large tech companies don't like hiring Black people like that.
@@TechTualChatter Not only that Georgia Tech brings a lot of tech jobs and ppl. There's an article that called ATL the black tech capital
Austin isn't a black city though . Austin population is just about 1 million with only 75,000 black people.
just checked and charlotte is 6th in tech cities that's crazy
Charlotte will not be the next Atlanta. Charlotte is trying not to be Atlanta. I don't call Charlotte a black City. I'll call Charlotte mix City
I been in Charlotte for 10 years now and if anything Charlotte is becoming more white/Hispanic. The high cost of living is pushing blacks out of the Queen City.
Don't forget to add Raleigh-Durham in there too. They grown alot as well.
Interesting
@@TechTualChatter yessir they have a new campus for Apple coming to RTP.
@@leonation89 that’s wassup!
I am in the RTP it is now to the point that Charlotte is less expensive than Raleigh. Many are worried since 2 bedroom apartments are now 1900 to 2600 per month and 3300 to rent a townhome.Buying a townhome now 600k.Leaving for affordability and Charlotte for now is better
Make sure any city you go to has the upward mobility that you need to reach your potential.
Im hearing about tech jobs but is it competitive with other midsized cities? Charlotte isn’t known for having competitive salaries for STEM workers.
What majority black suburb over 10k residents with a median household income above $85k+. They exist throughout the US. I don't know if they exist in Charlotte.
I don't think I agree with labeling cities Black Mecca anymore. We are very diverse and have different types of careers. We have to choose based on amenities and lifestyle choices.
I been in charlotte and I liked it, I’m thinking about moving there.
Big fan of the content my man. I'm in Alabama now and on the way out. Trying to figure out where my next move will be.
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On the WWE. I forgot his name. He's famous for going What's Up! What's up! What's up! A young black man. He's from Charlotte too.
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Is ATL Bigger Or Charlotte By Size?
Idk I would assume it is
Atlantas Metro is larger but The city limits is smaller then Charlotte so technically Charlotte is way bigger then Atlanta but you would not know it when you compare the skyline Atlanta feels more like a larger city but Charlotte is getting there but yes Charlotte is way bigger then Atlanta
Metro Atlanta is more than twice the size of Metro Charlotte, but the City of Atlanta is Half the Size of the City of Charlotte. The feel of any city is based on the size of the Metro, so Atlanta is the larger city.
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I would compare Charlotte to Nashville lol not Atl or dmv
I’m in tech. So I haven’t heard much about a big tech presence in nashville
@@TechTualChatter I’m also in tech in clt, majority of my colleagues are black here in the city at a global defense company in IT, there’s definitely a great number of tech talent but for a overall “black” experience I don’t see clt on the same level or even comparing itself to atl or dmv
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It’s wishful thinking though lol
is charlotte black Population is growing now what Percent of the black Population in charlotte is now about 40 Percent now do anyone know if you do let me know now
Rephrase that for me
@@TechTualChatter i just want know what Percent do blacks make of charlotte Population do you know
@@jerrydavis3548 it’s 35% black
worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/charlotte-nc-population#:~:text=Charlotte%20Demographics&text=White%3A%2048.83%25,Other%20race%3A%206.12%25
@@TechTualChatter The metro numbers are better to look at and it's closer to 25%
Sure fuckin hope not.