50 Reasons for Black Americans to Move to Houston, TX!

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  • Why Should You Move to Houston? | 50 Reasons for Black Americans
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    Having the largest black population west of the Mississippi River, Houston is known as a center of African-American political power, education, economic prosperity, and culture. There is no denying, Houston is an emerging Black Mecca and for those African Americans who are considering relocating for better opportunities, Houston should be a strong candidate.
    H-Town does not garner as much Black media attention as places like Atlanta or DC, but it’s starting to gain more popularity in Black America as a community with good schools, reputable health care, and excellent employment opportunities. If you are considering moving on to bigger and better things, you should think about joining the 250 people who relocate to Houston on a daily.
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Комментарии • 406

  • @GoogleAccount00
    @GoogleAccount00 8 месяцев назад +17

    I just moved to Houston today. I’ve been here for less than 24 hours. I immediately called my mother and told her I’m never leaving Houston. Houston is now home for me.

    • @Courageousbrother
      @Courageousbrother 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@GoogleAccount00 I been here for almost sixteen years..I moved down here from Indiana in 2008. I have not looked back since.

    • @GoogleAccount00
      @GoogleAccount00 6 месяцев назад

      @@Courageousbrother I’m originally from Indiana.

    • @Courageousbrother
      @Courageousbrother 6 месяцев назад

      @@GoogleAccount00 That's what's up. Northwest Indiana here.

    • @GoogleAccount00
      @GoogleAccount00 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@Courageousbrother same. Glad to hear you are enjoying Texas!

    • @Courageousbrother
      @Courageousbrother 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@GoogleAccount00 I love Texas. Best decision I have ever made to live here. Job market is wonderful. Opportunities are present daily. Way better than living in Hammond or Gary

  • @Bknycharlie
    @Bknycharlie Год назад +26

    This comprehensive list has definitely convinced me that Houston is where I need to be! Lived in Dallas for a number of years, but never felt welcomed and also missed a feeling of black culture. Always felt so welcomed whenever I’ve visited Houston!

    • @porschehamilton9717
      @porschehamilton9717 11 месяцев назад +2

      This is exactly why I left Dallas. I lived in htx for a few months during covid and never felt more at home. I'll be back permanently in just a few weeks. Can't wait! Dallas made me feel very unwelcome and it's so extremely expensive

  • @davidsemper6181
    @davidsemper6181 Год назад +16

    I’ve from the Bronx New York and there’s always been a whisper in my ear telling me to go to Texas. I love it already and I’ve never even been there. I see a lot of young Black Millionaires and genuine hood people. I love the accent,the women, the food. I love the whole Texas culture. Shout out Houston and every other place the represents Texas. 💯

  • @coco_hue7486
    @coco_hue7486 2 года назад +200

    I moved here 7 months ago and I love it here!! They are not full, Houston is huge. Those that are complaining about people moving should move themselves or take it up with their local government and tell them to stop building. As black American we can live anywhere we want in the US so come on down!!

    • @slioness0078
      @slioness0078 2 года назад +18

      We just be playing coco. We love y’all. We don’t like how the cost of living is going up but it makes for fun weekends and social media post

    • @slioness0078
      @slioness0078 2 года назад +9

      And a great economy

    • @BananaPhone234
      @BananaPhone234 2 года назад +10

      Chile! You ain't sat in traffic on 610 during HLSR and it shows. If you work from home come on, pack mosquito spray. If you're adding to traffic, we're FULL. Butttt if you come anyway stay out of the left lane if you're not going fast enough to risk getting impounded.

    • @youtubeguy9316
      @youtubeguy9316 2 года назад +6

      @@BananaPhone234 610 trying to get out of the galleria area, you may as well park and go eat because you won’t be moving because it will be a wreck or never ending construction

    • @Miss_TEXAS_713
      @Miss_TEXAS_713 2 года назад +1

      @JDH I just said the same exact thing thts like bein a guess in someone else's house And inviting other people over w/o the homeowners consent like who does tht🤔👀💯

  • @gregorriusadolphus2729
    @gregorriusadolphus2729 2 года назад +79

    Houston is such a great, underrated city! So many cultures, good food, and great museums. Yeah it's humid and people drive like crazy, but it is such a great city. What I like best is that I see all cultures mingling and attending museums and cultural events together. It's beautiful lol

    • @gregorriusadolphus2729
      @gregorriusadolphus2729 Год назад +3

      @@llcbiz123 it depends on your tolerance; June through September is brutal if you're not used to it. But I'll take that over a Northeastern Winter ANY TIME!

    • @Courageousbrother
      @Courageousbrother 6 месяцев назад

      August is the worst month down here as far as humidity. 😂😂😂

  • @brucegoolsby1470
    @brucegoolsby1470 11 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you for this video. Our daughter lived in Houston and loved it. We got to visit her and only got to see a little of the city, but we liked what we saw.

  • @BoutUnits89
    @BoutUnits89 2 года назад +74

    Moved here in 2019 best decision I could’ve made! If you got any type of hustle in you you’ll do great here! Endless opportunities for a go getter

    • @joyride20001
      @joyride20001 2 года назад +1

      Can i hustle under eats and doordash here.....I'm from Brooklyn ny and I'm a hustler

    • @internetgangsta4543
      @internetgangsta4543 Год назад

      ​@@joyride20001yep

    • @pythersonprevilon8572
      @pythersonprevilon8572 10 месяцев назад

      Looking for a place to rent.. any ideas?

  • @mattmillion4155
    @mattmillion4155 Год назад +25

    I'm about to take the leap of faith. I started my trucking company 10 years ago and with a lot of ups and downs, I feel led to go to Houston. Thank you for this amazing and very well put together video

    • @internetgangsta4543
      @internetgangsta4543 Год назад +8

      I moved here 10yrs ago with 60 dollars ..God did that for me

    • @MsDariel83
      @MsDariel83 Год назад +4

      The same here!!!

    • @threethroneproductions5498
      @threethroneproductions5498 Год назад +1

      @@internetgangsta4543 Hello, we have praying to move to the states from Germany and Houston is on my ming. I will love to know where do you think is best for us? Shalom

    • @threethroneproductions5498
      @threethroneproductions5498 Год назад

      Hello, we have praying to move to the states from Germany and Houston is on my ming. I will love to know where do you think is best for us? Shalom
      @@internetgangsta4543

    • @internetgangsta4543
      @internetgangsta4543 Год назад +3

      @@threethroneproductions5498 Sugarland or Pearland but you really have to visit to find your taste

  • @FactsNoBias
    @FactsNoBias 2 года назад +28

    Moved from NY to Houston. One of the best decision I ever made. 🤟🏾town. I love it here.

  • @drechampion4306
    @drechampion4306 2 года назад +50

    As a Houstonian and Black professional🤘🏽 this is spot on...Keep up the good work!!

  • @codysullen7477
    @codysullen7477 Год назад +10

    I’m living in Dallas currently been here since 2019 and been thinking about moving to Houston. I come there all the time throughout the year and feel like it caters more to black people than the Dallas area. Only thing that concerns me is that there are many Houston born/raised people now living in DFW area and they all say they moved here for more money and that’s what always makes me second guess the move.

    • @grayscar05
      @grayscar05 Год назад +3

      Houston job market is heavily in oil/gas, healthcare, and the restaurant industry Outside that, it's really challenging finding a good stable job that pays well. Dallas has a more diverse and stronger economy with better jobs that pay better. But the property taxes are slightly cheaper in Houston than Dallas if you plan to buy a home. But yeah Houston caters to Black people better than Houston but I like diversity

  • @jenniferwilliams6494
    @jenniferwilliams6494 2 года назад +96

    Side note...that house pri e has gone up due ro people moving here and offering way over asking. That also makes it hard for TX residents to own because the pay doesn't go up. Just my two cents

    • @Adaawo
      @Adaawo 2 года назад +23

      It's because housing price went up around the world. There is no where that wasn't impacted

    • @iamseangreen
      @iamseangreen 2 года назад +11

      I agree. The same thing happened in Raleigh NC when people from NY/NJ came down for cheaper prices. So now you’ll see people from VA/NC/SC relocate to ATL and Houston and Dallas to get the next discount the discount always goes south, but the pay scale goes up as you go North.

    • @kachk.p1001
      @kachk.p1001 2 года назад +12

      Yes, but if you buy land then build it's cheaper. My son along with several friends bought 5.62 acres of land, had it plated then had homes built for them then sold the three lots and was able to build for average $155k.

    • @iamseangreen
      @iamseangreen 2 года назад +5

      @@kachk.p1001 that’s what I’m doing now buying land in different states. 💪🏽

    • @fabnola4120
      @fabnola4120 2 года назад +3

      Yes so true because the cost of living here is almost just as high as New York or California.

  • @niomusica
    @niomusica 11 месяцев назад +3

    Im Inspired!! Would love to open a fine art gallery there. See you soon HTOWN!

  • @jus3278
    @jus3278 Год назад +7

    Native Houstonian and Black professional. Strongly encourage Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Charlotte for Black folks. Plus there is still a lot of land to live on and be developed in the far north and south sides of the greater Houston area if you are looking to purchase a home.

    • @Blackstaar52
      @Blackstaar52 Год назад +1

      Keep in mind if a meskin calls you the n word. . .its cool

  • @JesusIsKing1958
    @JesusIsKing1958 2 года назад +14

    Great video! I moved here two years ago and it’s been UP ever since!

  • @G0bSt0MpiNgRiddler
    @G0bSt0MpiNgRiddler 2 года назад +31

    I heard Houston was full. It’s about to be fuller🤘🏽

  • @tezjupiter1558
    @tezjupiter1558 2 года назад +12

    Thank you so much I’ve been looking for this information about Houston to make my decision about moving there soon

  • @simplynea333
    @simplynea333 2 года назад +24

    I moved here in 2020 and I love it! I think we a little crowded as it is though lol

  • @MrEOM41
    @MrEOM41 2 года назад +11

    I have a alot of family that live in Houston and they are all doing very well. 🤘🏽

  • @amberstone6553
    @amberstone6553 2 года назад +46

    Everyone won't have the same experience though.
    You NEED a car to live there, no getting around it. It took 3 buses for me to get from SW Houston to NW Houston.
    Depending on the area, crime is either non-existent or extreme. There's no in between lol. Spring Branch is like the Wild, Wild, West. But Bellaire, TX is placid.
    Texas is a prison for profit state like Georgia, where they have to keep the cells filled. You'll go to Harris County for the smallest thing, like jaywalking.
    When I got to the Greyhound station, every single person muttered "I gotta get tf outta here." Just be careful y'all.

    • @Pinkyhellokitty92
      @Pinkyhellokitty92 2 года назад +10

      You are absolutely correct

    • @jayfreeman5117
      @jayfreeman5117 2 года назад +1

      Katy is good too.

    • @b.goddess1940
      @b.goddess1940 2 года назад +25

      Ppl relocating prepare by having transportation, jobs/businesses lined up, money stacked up and areas mapped out to live. Preparation is key to any move

    • @VivianWynter
      @VivianWynter 2 года назад +15

      @@b.goddess1940 BOOM! Don’t get mad if you don’t have a car and are subjected to the low vibrational level convos of those who don’t either!

    • @LaHoward.T00
      @LaHoward.T00 2 года назад +14

      Definitely have a job/business and living arrangements lined up. I moved here 2008 and before moving I spent a yr traveling back and forth looking for work and a place to live.
      If interested in a area to live, be sure to visit the area in the day time and revisit it at night. Great place to start your life or start over!

  • @FeliciaQueen17
    @FeliciaQueen17 2 года назад +24

    I've been considering Houston. I'm next door in Arkansas and I have plenty of cousins in Houston too.

    • @RayBlack713
      @RayBlack713 2 года назад +3

      Come through

    • @FeliciaQueen17
      @FeliciaQueen17 2 года назад +3

      @@RayBlack713 Lol. I just may do that. Thank you for the invite.😘

    • @StandngOnBusiness
      @StandngOnBusiness 2 года назад +1

      Go somewhere else houston full!

    • @FeliciaQueen17
      @FeliciaQueen17 2 года назад +4

      @@StandngOnBusiness 🤣. Not according to my cousin's, they said there is room for me in Houston.

  • @zakiyareignshinellc4299
    @zakiyareignshinellc4299 2 года назад +11

    I've already been thinking about Houston!

  • @Happyhealingbaby
    @Happyhealingbaby 2 года назад +18

    I moved here in 2019, I like it! Very dope and nice living. The traffic can get crazy lol just leave in more than enough time. Lol

    • @rubyighodaroeregie9992
      @rubyighodaroeregie9992 2 года назад +2

      Too many bad laws ,mainly put in place for blacks only ! The humidity and the flooding is terrible!!!!!!!😓😓😓😫😫😫😫😫

    • @johndear1592
      @johndear1592 2 года назад +1

      Looks like mental health is also an issue in Houston from the negative & bizarre comments from the miserable people to bring others down about a positive topic.

    • @toyafrazier3590
      @toyafrazier3590 Год назад +1

      ​@@johndear1592tuh! The haters aren't native Houstonians.

  • @Moneypower572
    @Moneypower572 2 года назад +9

    Gotta put Miami Florida and Hallandale Beach Florida on this list for Black Americans the businesses and communities and beaches is amazing there and the economy is growing.

  • @daveparker5541
    @daveparker5541 2 года назад +12

    I've lived here for 20 years. I love it here.

  • @ibelievesew
    @ibelievesew 2 года назад +12

    I’ve been living in Houston for 31 yrs and the older I get the more I want to move far away from here, I don’t understand.

    • @bcandydrews859
      @bcandydrews859 2 года назад +1

      Lol i been here 22 years and i loved it at first but i feel the same way

    • @PlayaPotna1984
      @PlayaPotna1984 2 года назад +1

      I've lived in Houston for 15 years but I am slowly considering Atlanta or Charlotte for some time. Don't get me wrong, I love Htown but I'm ready for a change of pace.

    • @watitduful
      @watitduful Год назад +3

      I could understand that. Could it just be a thing to where you just want to see something different and what it has to offer?

  • @mike4088
    @mike4088 2 года назад +11

    I remember when I was in boot camp I overheard my black drill instructor talking about houston. He called it chocolate city and kept going on about how much he liked it.

  • @Blys6
    @Blys6 2 года назад +4

    I’m moving to Galveston County tomorrow from Midwest ❤️‍🔥🥰I’m excited

    • @s.fraser5221
      @s.fraser5221 11 месяцев назад

      How are you liking it??

  • @slioness0078
    @slioness0078 2 года назад +27

    Y’all are more than welcome to visit, we can squeeze y’all in but as far as moving here, we’re at capacity baby!

    • @angellicbeautyproducts9479
      @angellicbeautyproducts9479 2 года назад +3

      There's definitely more space for ppl to move here but they shouldn't bc it ain't all that especially if they have school aged kids

    • @slioness0078
      @slioness0078 2 года назад +1

      @@angellicbeautyproducts9479 you from here?

    • @angellicbeautyproducts9479
      @angellicbeautyproducts9479 2 года назад +2

      @@slioness0078 thankfully I'm not from here originally and that gives me the experience and perspective of someone who has something to compare it to.

    • @slioness0078
      @slioness0078 2 года назад +5

      @@angellicbeautyproducts9479 That explains your perspective. I think houston is all that from the diversity, to the economy, to the ppl that are from here, to the vibes it provides for and the skylines and a lot more. A lot of ppl move here and try to rag on it but something brought y’all here to begin with. Since everyone has been moving here based off what they heard everything had gone up from the cost of living too traffic to crime so when we say we at capacity, that’s what we mean. Our city is changing based off a bunch of ppl who come here and complain

    • @slioness0078
      @slioness0078 2 года назад +2

      @@angellicbeautyproducts9479 and also it’s so many school districts and private schools and prep schools, just have to research

  • @kiladorsey8021
    @kiladorsey8021 2 года назад +13

    My daughter and her husband live in Dallas and they have been trying to get me to move there, but now that I've seen all that Houston has to offer I might have to take a trip out there. Dallas is ok but everything is so far away.

    • @BlackExcellist
      @BlackExcellist  2 года назад +3

      We are happy to be able to plant some seeds. It may not be for everyone so we hope that you have good luck in your due diligence.

    • @KingAsa5
      @KingAsa5 2 года назад +2

      Houston’s no different, everything is far apart

    • @beenadickarnold5666
      @beenadickarnold5666 Год назад

      Houston is definitely no different in that aspect.

  • @MV919Living
    @MV919Living 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for making this video.

  • @jenniferwilliams6494
    @jenniferwilliams6494 2 года назад +23

    Great video by the way. I will say black culture down there is lit! I just visit to get my fill. And I considered the outskirts because of black businesses. Absolutely love that as well as civic participation.

  • @PrettyandBlessed888
    @PrettyandBlessed888 2 года назад +4

    Excellent video!

  • @tonyothemotivator
    @tonyothemotivator Год назад +2

    Have you been to Alshiysha Lounge in Katy Texas? They have the best vibe and don't close till 6 AM Wednesday thru Sunday

  • @davidfoley726
    @davidfoley726 2 года назад +45

    Prairie View A&M University is also an HBCU of great influence in the Houston area. It boasts a nursing program with a 100% certification pass rate and it’s engineering program is a feeder into the NASA program. There is also a strong presence of Links Inc. with several chapters in the metro area that are renown for their civic and scholarly endeavors.

    • @BlackExcellist
      @BlackExcellist  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing

    • @JustThinkingAboutIt
      @JustThinkingAboutIt 2 года назад +3

      Not just NASA, but oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare and even tech

    • @GODDESSHUNIMUSIC
      @GODDESSHUNIMUSIC 2 года назад

      I’m thanking they was gon say PVAMU first or second at least! I attended Prairie View Fall 2020 for Nursing. An I have to admit there is a real welcoming love & innerstanding, supportive energy the teachers and peers exude.💜💛

    • @latoshastanfield5523
      @latoshastanfield5523 Год назад +2

      PV is Not in the Houston area. You are clearly not a native Texan🙄

  • @deezydayungdon
    @deezydayungdon 2 года назад +21

    Nah nah nah, we full down here move to Dallas Atx Atl or sumthn anywhere But here...smmfh

    • @deyoungyoung3059
      @deyoungyoung3059 2 года назад +13

      Too late I’m moving there from Dallas lol

    • @kelciellis2545
      @kelciellis2545 2 года назад +7

      Let’s say Texas as a whole is closed. We full full don’t need nobody else.

    • @jenniferwilliams6494
      @jenniferwilliams6494 2 года назад +3

      I thought about the out skirts just trying to get back close to family and black businesses but it's out of control. and the weather is worse than I remember and truthfully I hated driving there everytime I came home. I went ahead and moved back to San Antonio and we're full as heck here too. Texas can't take anymore...seriously! I'll just visit yall from time to time when I want to see family and get vegan food, lol!

    • @MonkeyBars2013
      @MonkeyBars2013 2 года назад +1

      😂

    • @deezydayungdon
      @deezydayungdon 2 года назад

      @@deyoungyoung3059 smh Damn Damn Daaaaaamn (Flo Evans Voice 😂🤣) why my G...just stay in Dtown and make that 4 hr Drive to visit...smh...🤣😂😆

  • @deborahscott8162
    @deborahscott8162 2 года назад +11

    That’s my city H-Town 🔥🔥🔥👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @huntingtonbeachanthony4957
    @huntingtonbeachanthony4957 2 года назад +6

    I'm a proud alum of Texas Southern University. Third ward, Tx.

  • @ladiiyb
    @ladiiyb Год назад +5

    I would like to relocate in Texas. I currently live in Canada.

  • @PHlyestofNerds
    @PHlyestofNerds Год назад +1

    I was so close to joining the Black horde moving to Houston but I have a great community in Atlanta. I’ll definitely visit every so often though

  • @spicecreations1416
    @spicecreations1416 2 года назад +7

    We welcome anyone. As long as you’re not bringing criminal activity. Crime rate use to be really low until people started moving here.

  • @cryptomademerich
    @cryptomademerich 2 года назад +5

    I’m trying to go asap I just need a job there preferably remote being that idont have a car yet

  • @michelles.280
    @michelles.280 8 месяцев назад +1

    How is the weather really, soon as I decide to check it out I am seeing all these devastating storms with flooding also the property taxes I am hearing makes up for the lower home prices

  • @kjs9
    @kjs9 2 года назад +14

    Was thinking about Houston but tbh the Heat is the number one reason why I don’t. No seasons

    • @p.capes1
      @p.capes1 2 года назад +2

      You will get used to the Heat

    • @kjs9
      @kjs9 2 года назад +2

      @@p.capes1 I know that I would, but I absolutely love fall and winter 💕 I couldn’t imagine living somewhere with just one season. I have visited a couple times but to be a resident is no bueno

    • @universaljustice7376
      @universaljustice7376 2 года назад +1

      Check out Dc, Charlotte, Raleigh

    • @bcandydrews859
      @bcandydrews859 2 года назад +2

      @@p.capes1 i been here 22 years and now that i have a 6 year old i definitely don't enjoy the summer heat

    • @ericsmith4962
      @ericsmith4962 2 года назад +1

      Been here all my life it’s Dec 4 and my AC just kicked on. The heat is miserable and road rage is real.

  • @rayray611
    @rayray611 2 года назад +9

    Houston weather is hot and humid.

  • @michaeljohnson8261
    @michaeljohnson8261 2 года назад +7

    I'm on my way!!!!

  • @marlonbeckett8793
    @marlonbeckett8793 2 года назад +7

    I notice you showed Galveston and spoke about the beach. You didn't say anything about the cruise lines there the leaves are the Port of Galveston

    • @BlackExcellist
      @BlackExcellist  2 года назад +1

      You are correct. That would have been a great perk to mention! 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @DaJuiceisLoose11
    @DaJuiceisLoose11 2 года назад +17

    Can yall do a video like this for Dallas-Ft Worth? I'm learning to settle here and more of my black family from Milwaukee are coming here too

    • @kennethmcgaughey3681
      @kennethmcgaughey3681 2 года назад +7

      Compared to Houston, Dallas falls short when it comes to black culture. Black people there seem to only reside on one side in both cities, which is crazy. Lots of racism. Not a lot of black entrepreneurs. No one goes to Paul Quinn university… There’s a lot of reasons not to go to Dallas

    • @90210Skye
      @90210Skye 2 года назад +2

      Houston over Dallas for sure. I left Dallas for DC. Best decision I ever made.

    • @Janicaspace
      @Janicaspace 2 года назад +3

      From Milwaukee hate it here! Looking @ Dallas

    • @kimwaters3835
      @kimwaters3835 2 года назад +1

      I thought I was the only one that hated Milwaukee with my whole soul🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @ginagina3271
      @ginagina3271 2 года назад +1

      @@kimwaters3835, nooooo!!! I hate Milwaukee!!! Born and raised in this mess of a city!!!

  • @watitduful
    @watitduful Год назад +2

    Love your rundown! I haven’t been to Houston since the early 1990’s. I’m currently in the Bay Area and have had it on my heart and mind to relocate back east or in the south. Not to sound negative but the Bay Area, and California in general, is not for Black people. I’ve been considering returning back to the DC Area or perhaps NYC but have thought about Houston too (would love the weather better than back east tbh). But yeah, H-Town sounds pretty promising for enterprising black folks.

  • @CamdenMade
    @CamdenMade 2 года назад +9

    I don’t know about living in the state of Texas. Although it is beautiful, the political dynamic has historically been a point of contention for me personally.

    • @basileejero3768
      @basileejero3768 2 года назад +1

      LOL, you sound like T.I., big grammar.

    • @j.campbell8491
      @j.campbell8491 Год назад +3

      He’s basically saying he don’t like Texas politics

    • @CamdenMade
      @CamdenMade Год назад +2

      @@basileejero3768 none of that was “big grammar” expand your vocabulary.

    • @lvbadboy
      @lvbadboy Год назад

      Keeping it red has made it great

  • @kymberly_little9601
    @kymberly_little9601 2 года назад +2

    Great Video! 🥰

  • @saonedixon5476
    @saonedixon5476 2 года назад +7

    Houston cool just to many Mexicans for me I'm use to seeing black people like Atlanta. I use to live in the H back in 2007. And it's super humid and flat 🥵

    • @markdavis7571
      @markdavis7571 4 месяца назад

      Houston has a very large black population they every where if you explore the city also Houston very diverse you want see blacks like atlanta but you will see a whole lot different people all over the world

  • @Joeywilkins27
    @Joeywilkins27 2 года назад +3

    Houston has been a city of lessons for me. But it can be fun with money or family/friends nearby I feel like

  • @chanellw5586
    @chanellw5586 2 года назад +12

    Great video, very informative for me. I moved here March. Having a bit of an issue finding work but I also lack a degree. needless to say im not complaining about it. I've come here to work on strengthening a skill. I came from Chicago and I needed a destination that somewhat matched large black areas and a safer place to live. I love it here. People seem so much more happier and eager to help. I will look into those organizations you mentioned because in the meantime going through my current hiring process, I would love to find a place I can volunteer and rub shoulders.

    • @AshleyJohnson-sh1kr
      @AshleyJohnson-sh1kr 2 года назад +1

      I live in the suburbs and thinking of moving.

    • @chanellw5586
      @chanellw5586 2 года назад

      @@AshleyJohnson-sh1kr leaving the state/Houston?

    • @AshleyJohnson-sh1kr
      @AshleyJohnson-sh1kr 2 года назад

      @@chanellw5586 Sorry Chicago

    • @kingparrish6109
      @kingparrish6109 2 года назад

      @@chanellw5586 have you found a black area yet I move to Houston in 5 more months from Detroit Michigan and do you like it ?

    • @rackss1661
      @rackss1661 2 года назад +2

      @@kingparrish6109Houston is very black as well as Hispanic you’ll find plenty of black areas all over Houston and it’s suburbs. The Houston area has over 1 million black people

  • @red_monkey_butt
    @red_monkey_butt 2 года назад +2

    A great video

  • @jhr3uva90
    @jhr3uva90 2 года назад +15

    Reason #1: Politics and Policy aren't that important to you.

  • @77waygodh11
    @77waygodh11 2 года назад +8

    We're overcrowded here in Houston

  • @kierramyesha282
    @kierramyesha282 2 года назад +6

    Do a video like this for Charlotte, North Carolina

  • @MrGsvideos
    @MrGsvideos 2 года назад +30

    Houston looked like a good city but... after looking into its layout weather and endless suburban sprawl and highways.. ill never move there. Black folks need to look at cities from a environmental and cultural aspect too, not just how much money you can make or the percentage of blacks.

    • @77waygodh11
      @77waygodh11 2 года назад +2

      Preach

    • @kennethmcgaughey3681
      @kennethmcgaughey3681 2 года назад +1

      Soo what would be a better city to live? I’m just wondering?

    • @77waygodh11
      @77waygodh11 2 года назад +1

      @@kennethmcgaughey3681 Dallas Austin

    • @bishoptatum8737
      @bishoptatum8737 2 года назад +6

      @@77waygodh11 Dallas is built nearly identical to Houston.

    • @bishoptatum8737
      @bishoptatum8737 2 года назад +8

      The problem is most cities in America that are built much better than Houston are either too expensive for the average Black American or has a very low Black population. Houston biggest cons is the incompetent infrastructure/traffic/ endless sprawl and weather. Those are reasons that make me want to move out of Houston at times. But than I look at other options and at my late 30s with a family, staying here at least till my kids graduate might be the best move. Now if you don’t care about predominantly White spaces and cost of living than there’s much better cities to move to in Houston. The average Black American though clearly prefers cities that offer economic opportunities, affordability and Good size black culture and representation. Or perhaps more Black Americans should move to smaller cities.

  • @h-townsfinest4216
    @h-townsfinest4216 2 года назад +4

    That's my city! H-town native baby!

  • @Worldofdaph
    @Worldofdaph 2 года назад +4

    Looking to move here from Atlanta. I heard it was similar. Any feedback?

    • @TheCraftsWOMBman
      @TheCraftsWOMBman 2 года назад +1

      Somewhat similar but ATL Black population is larger

    • @h-townsfinest4216
      @h-townsfinest4216 2 года назад

      Yes, Houston and Atlanta have a lot of similarities. It should be a fairly smooth transition for you.

  • @youtubeguy9316
    @youtubeguy9316 2 года назад +21

    Moved to Houston in 2013 and have been here since then, it’s a lot to do and drivable to the beaches and do not sleep on galveston, yes the water looks that way but if your want that crystal blue water then go a little down south of the gulf it’s not far. It’s a lot of businesses and nice places for black and different cultures as well, third ward is in the east end of downtown if you want black neighbors with hot real-estate and being able to walk downtown to clubs and amazing hotels and sporting events it’s a great place for you. Houston is amazing and it’s pretty dang big ( pause) from the woodlands to sugar land to katy to pearland Houston will always keep you with things to do and you won’t be robbed everywhere you go like atlanta 😂 but stay away From the grey hound and McDonald’s downtown. If you’ve lived in a major city you know what’s next to it .

    • @RayBlack713
      @RayBlack713 2 года назад

      You know some stuff

    • @chanellw5586
      @chanellw5586 2 года назад

      I havent been to the beach yet. where exactly do you settle to swim in crystal clear waters?

    • @RayBlack713
      @RayBlack713 2 года назад +1

      @@chanellw5586 the water is everything but crystal clear

    • @bcandydrews859
      @bcandydrews859 2 года назад

      People go in Galveston water all the time and it looks like sewage almost it's so dirty. None of the water in the Houston area beaches are great the best water would be down near corpus area but definitely not near Houston metro

    • @youtubeguy9316
      @youtubeguy9316 2 года назад

      @@bcandydrews859 it’s lagoons around Houston that are man made and man galveston is still cool and the water is brown because it’s just always looked like that, find pics from 100 years ago in Galveston the water was still brown and it’s always been brown because of the sand. If someone could figure it out I am sure they would do something about it but it is what it is besides of a beach is all someone cares about enjoy florida while paying New York prices now or people can go back to the west coast and have fun paying 1.3 million for a three bedroom house. Galveston is a side attraction to Houston it’s not Houston.

  • @coachharp280
    @coachharp280 2 года назад +15

    I'll take Dallas over Houston anyday! Can you make a video on Dallas and moving there as a young Black American with a growing family?

    • @nxtbigthingcharlotte3022
      @nxtbigthingcharlotte3022 2 года назад +2

      Same thing I want to know. I’ve heard Houston is much like Atlanta. Coming from the East Coast I never wanted to live in Atlanta. I’m considering Dallas myself.

    • @johndear1592
      @johndear1592 2 года назад

      Wtf is this? Depression?

    • @johndear1592
      @johndear1592 2 года назад

      Nobody cares. We want to know about Houston! OMFG

    • @dejohnnelacy254
      @dejohnnelacy254 Год назад

      I love Dallas

  • @beautifullove6198
    @beautifullove6198 2 года назад +7

    Love to live there

  • @KingNeutral1
    @KingNeutral1 2 года назад +15

    I can’t stand Houston..mostly just parking lots, freeways and soulless unwalkable sprawl. Zero character or personality whatsoever. Not even gonna start with the weather..

    • @deyoungyoung3059
      @deyoungyoung3059 2 года назад +7

      That’s pretty much every sunbelt city. Dallas, Phoenix and Atlanta sprawl as well.

    • @youtubeguy9316
      @youtubeguy9316 2 года назад +7

      Enjoy cali my friend we’ll enjoy Houston, now don’t come back when you have to pay 1.2 million for a two bedroom house in Cali.

    • @KingNeutral1
      @KingNeutral1 2 года назад +1

      @@youtubeguy9316 I don’t live in cali thank god. LA and San Jose are just as bad as Houston

    • @KingNeutral1
      @KingNeutral1 2 года назад +1

      @JDHMore space for a walmart parking lot? Or a subdivision filled with horribly-built homes?

    • @mariab8711
      @mariab8711 8 месяцев назад

      🥵🔥

  • @dlanadiallo7788
    @dlanadiallo7788 2 года назад +8

    I live in Arlington Tx been in Texas since 2013 and I can’t wait to relocate. The south is not for me.

    • @bishoptatum8737
      @bishoptatum8737 2 года назад +5

      Arlington is one big bland suburb. There’s plenty of other southern cities better than Arlington.

  • @SwinkMediaHouse
    @SwinkMediaHouse 2 года назад +3

    What about black creatives? Being from ATL, we have a lot of opportunity and I’m wondering if Houston offers the same with a possible relocation.

    • @toyafrazier3590
      @toyafrazier3590 Год назад

      Probably not. When it comes to artistry I think ATL may have Houston beat

  • @AC-ro6ib
    @AC-ro6ib 2 года назад +4

    I've lived there, and I still have family there; however, I will never consider living there again. If I were to move back to Texas I would definitely move to San Antonio.

    • @charisewalker8571
      @charisewalker8571 2 года назад +1

      San Antonio is nice not too far from Austin depending on what side of town you reside on.. I was stationed there many years ago

    • @supermariotravels7225
      @supermariotravels7225 2 года назад +2

      I love h town but San Antonio that my pick

  • @Only1WithAnE
    @Only1WithAnE Год назад +2

    Seems like a better city to visit than to live. My significant other is wanting to relocate there for a job opportunity and he's trying to hype the area up to me but I'm not seeing the appeal lol

  • @5339kimH
    @5339kimH 2 года назад +6

    I have lived in Houston since 1983 when it wasn’t even on the map. Houston has transformed into one of the most diverse cities in the country. Not only more affordable and opportunities for blacks. But also less about class or status like the in north or east coast.

  • @chrisgross7487
    @chrisgross7487 2 года назад +6

    If you cannot afford flood insurance and the deductibles associated with it then moving to Houston without any flood insurance be would disastrous for a working class family. #HurricaneHarvey #HoustonFloods #Fema #NaturalDisaster

  • @Gluvs2utube
    @Gluvs2utube 2 года назад +11

    I had the privilege of visiting Houston last month on my Southern Tour. I had been to Houston in the late 70s and it was was nothing like it is now. As Houston has a very large African American presence it was obvious they are not as progressive. While many blew me away with their business ideas I did not see their businesses thriving or supported. I was told it was because of the day of the week. However the weather and the distance to get to a venue were equally as bad it made me wonder about the climate change issue. Houston is a Oil town and the people there not only did not care about the future of the environment they actually knew nothing about it. The cost of living was lower in the suburbs just like every other city. But restaurant price were very high. My neice was discriminated against in the Woodlands and was not allowed into a roof top Lounge clearly with white patrons that was clearly playing R&B and Hip Hop music. Overall the weather and driving required is way too much for me.

    • @bcandydrews859
      @bcandydrews859 2 года назад

      Yea i live in the Woodlands i have never had issues out here like that but as far as the weather etc. I totally agree. I do think there are some black businesses that are thriving though.

    • @jodh-cx1zd
      @jodh-cx1zd 2 года назад +1

      That because the woodlands is not Houston

    • @lvbadboy
      @lvbadboy Год назад +1

      Progressive ? You mean you’re disappointed they weren’t overly liberal?

  • @juicekrewe8490
    @juicekrewe8490 2 года назад +2

    Houston is a transportation hub but it was never mentioned. I felt this could been better with explaining blue collar jobs such as trades. Much of this was good but some of it was fluff that could have been combined.

  • @Sethmotley
    @Sethmotley 2 года назад +9

    If you do decide to move to houston be prepared for all the Ahole drivers on the road and I think the cars here don’t come with turn signals.

    • @Skyvator92
      @Skyvator92 Год назад

      Really? I always thought the drivers drove like they do in Pennsylvania. I live in Phoenix, and I probably think the same as you with the drivers out here. I don't have much experience with Houston drivers though.

  • @leig514
    @leig514 2 года назад +4

    Born and raised had my kids here been all over the country Htown is one of the most diverse the food is great we have communities where your neighbors may be the colors of the rainbow and we are also LGBTQ friendly. Job opportunities. A great medical center museums art district etc. oh and check out the Buffalo Soldiers museum.
    But we are not without our share of issues & by that I mean not just those who commit crimes are packing guns & road rage is out of control. You'll never see police on the freeways because they're to busy handling shootings deaths probably. Don't honk at people they may shoot you. A car is a must unless you live in certain areas...so if you're used to a good transit system or rail well... keep in mind our city houses more people than Alabama and is rather large so when relocating for work think about transportation for work. Housing prices are going up fast.
    But I still love it here it's my hometown-welcome to Htown if you make it yours.

  • @valeriesearcy8836
    @valeriesearcy8836 2 года назад +4

    Traffic is terrible takes at least an hour to get anywhere

  • @AudaciousLex
    @AudaciousLex 2 года назад +8

    Please do one on Dallas!

  • @SB-hw1zb
    @SB-hw1zb 2 года назад +1

    lived there for 16 years and miss it

  • @princerak8881
    @princerak8881 2 года назад +2

    i moving to the woodlands

  • @Trump-jv8xf
    @Trump-jv8xf Год назад +2

    If you move here, vote republican. Don’t Californian my Texas or you are wrong!

  • @markfennell1604
    @markfennell1604 Год назад +2

    so this page in encouraging black folks to move to houston, meanwhile the comment section "we are full" lol.

  • @toddhayes3506
    @toddhayes3506 2 года назад

    Great Job Professional Class

  • @samuelwilliams8900
    @samuelwilliams8900 2 года назад +8

    Negative, African Americans shouldn’t move to Houston; Houston sits in the hurricane belt. Also, African Americans shouldn’t want to live in Texas period and should be focused owning property outside of the US.

    • @kennethmcgaughey3681
      @kennethmcgaughey3681 2 года назад +2

      Then where should we move 2?

    • @simonemitchell1397
      @simonemitchell1397 2 года назад +4

      We been here 400 years. Black Americans should feel comfortable moving anywhere in the United States since we built it. I've considered moving out of the states but a lot of countries aren't developed as we are. Maybe south Africa or Ghana but even at that America is still more developed. Alot of African immigrants come here.

    • @rackss1661
      @rackss1661 2 года назад

      Bruh stfu it’s 50 million of us in USA most of us have been here for centuries. This is our home continent not Africa.

    • @cherryivana1129
      @cherryivana1129 9 месяцев назад

      This also happens in other southern states too…

  • @del-amin7062
    @del-amin7062 2 года назад +4

    Make sure you have flood insurance.

  • @DeAndra1985
    @DeAndra1985 2 года назад +18

    Houston the only place on the map or something??? Let's consider some other places please, too many people running this city in the ground

    • @tadan1111
      @tadan1111 8 месяцев назад

      That's how I feel about Atlanta. Everyone and they mamma moved here.

  • @whiterose_entertainment3642
    @whiterose_entertainment3642 10 месяцев назад

    DAmn yall gon make me check it out

  • @GODDESSHUNIMUSIC
    @GODDESSHUNIMUSIC 2 года назад +2

    I like how she calmly and ever-so smoothly threw in the home base for 2 of Americas Military bases “servicing the cities population”😩 at the end.😭

  • @irvingorr7351
    @irvingorr7351 2 года назад +14

    Can you do video about moving to Dallas?

    • @EsanBeauty
      @EsanBeauty 2 года назад +1

      Dallas is CLOSED

    • @tyoung3509
      @tyoung3509 2 года назад +2

      @esan beauty 😂🤣😂🤣 I just moved back to Dallas last year. This comment always tickle me.

  • @buckinbossybull7934
    @buckinbossybull7934 Год назад +3

    I think I want to move to Houston

  • @Manholdup_pod
    @Manholdup_pod 2 года назад +3

    I'm from here just curious about what people are saying. Most of us want to leave lol.

  • @margoturnage8900
    @margoturnage8900 2 года назад +1

    Hey you forgot to tell us the crime rate in Houston, this is important. Please give rates for the past two years.

    • @Thatbul
      @Thatbul 2 года назад

      Big cities always got huge crime rates.

    • @bcandydrews859
      @bcandydrews859 2 года назад

      Crime rate is high. Murder is one of the top in the country as far as numbers. As far as rate per 100k it may not be but that's also like saying Chicago is not either. Year to date Houston is like 3rd or so as far as number of murders

  • @Blessbbyftl
    @Blessbbyftl 2 года назад +9

    I’m thinking about moving to Houston that’s my 1 pick…tired of jersey

    • @talkswithjas7959
      @talkswithjas7959 2 года назад +4

      I’m originally from NY and moving down south is the best thing you can do. The homes down here are much nicer than what we have up north.

    • @Blessbbyftl
      @Blessbbyftl 2 года назад

      @@talkswithjas7959 I’m just scared of the weather 😩🫣

    • @talkswithjas7959
      @talkswithjas7959 2 года назад +1

      @@Blessbbyftl lol why are you afraid of the weather? The weather is usually great. It doesn’t get really cold there and I wouldn’t worry about the flooding. Yes it happens, but it’s not always as bad as they portray on the news.

    • @Blessbbyftl
      @Blessbbyftl 2 года назад +1

      @@talkswithjas7959 lol being from up north it would freak me out…. Ima visit a few times and then make my final decision

    • @asecmimosas4536
      @asecmimosas4536 2 года назад

      @@Blessbbyftl it's hot for sure but every building has AC, and I dare say it's usually higher quality than the AC you might get in the Midwest or North so if it's hot outside you just stay inside.

  • @bcandydrews859
    @bcandydrews859 2 года назад +2

    I live in Houston and i don't agree with the educational system being great. Some areas are decent but it depends on the area. The Woodlands( conroe isd) cyfair isd and maybe pearland unless you are over near Rice village maybe but the rest of the educational system is horrible

  • @IM.SO.FLAWLESS
    @IM.SO.FLAWLESS Год назад

    🖤🖤🖤

  • @j.campbell8491
    @j.campbell8491 2 года назад +9

    Can you do video about blacks moving to San Antonio? San Antonio is ranked as the top Texas city for black professionals.

    • @simpleme5719
      @simpleme5719 2 года назад +2

      That would be nice I want to return.

    • @Kokokoha
      @Kokokoha 2 года назад +9

      San antonio got no blacks😂

    • @Kokokoha
      @Kokokoha 2 года назад +7

      San antonio is 64% hispanics good luck

    • @simpleme5719
      @simpleme5719 2 года назад +2

      @@Kokokoha I lived in Converse and it was nice,but there was alot of low key racism.

    • @j.campbell8491
      @j.campbell8491 2 года назад +2

      San Antonio may be 64% Hispanic but Census Study’s show that San Antonio’s black population is increasing due to affordable cost of living, and job opportunities. It went from 6.9% to 7.4 surpassing Austin’s black population and it is ranked by Forbes as “One Of The Best Cities Where African-Americans Are Doing The Best Economically.”

  • @prestonstephens7719
    @prestonstephens7719 8 месяцев назад

    In Houston if you can make the payments on a $650,000 house, drive a nice car with a touchscreen larger than your great grandmother‘s zenith consul television,,, you’re gonna fit in just fine. See you at the countryclub, darling!

  • @RayBlack713
    @RayBlack713 2 года назад +5

    WE FULL

  • @braziliancoffee1533
    @braziliancoffee1533 2 года назад +8

    GET RID OF THE CRIME!
    I lived there for 10 years with money.... 25 years ago. it's not the same

    • @johndear1592
      @johndear1592 2 года назад

      The negative comments are strange.

    • @lvbadboy
      @lvbadboy Год назад

      Stop voting blue then

  • @detriotman
    @detriotman 2 года назад +14

    Makes me want to move to Houston. What about people who are over 40-60 who are youthful acting?

    • @deyoungyoung3059
      @deyoungyoung3059 2 года назад +3

      Same

    • @novelty718
      @novelty718 2 года назад +1

      Yes, but my husband and I have a child. Any families like ours?

    • @spicecreations1416
      @spicecreations1416 2 года назад

      There’s a lot of older people here too

    • @detriotman
      @detriotman 2 года назад

      @@spicecreations1416 What can we do for fun there?

    • @spicecreations1416
      @spicecreations1416 2 года назад +2

      @@detriotman depends what you like. They have clubs. Places that plays live music. Malls and sporting events. High school football is like the NFL in Texas.

  • @BruceFame
    @BruceFame 2 года назад

    how often are there tornadoes / hurricanes here?

    • @realonetho5333
      @realonetho5333 Год назад

      Expect a hurricane during hurricane season but my not effect Houston but tornadoes never seen one here