Houston Voted Top City To Live In

[C-LeB28]

HOUSTON, 2:20 p.m. CDT June 5, 2001 - Black Enterprise magazine conducted a survey earlier in the year and concluded that Houston is the No. 1 city for African-Americans to live in.


The magazine, which hit newsstands Tuesday, announced that of all the major U.S. cities, Houston was best overall.

New York and Los Angeles, the most populous cities in America, didn't even crack the top 10.

Houston beat out New York, L.A. and Chicago as the No. 1 place to live, work and play for African-Americans.

"It welcomes all newcomers," Mayor Lee P. Brown said at a news conference. "For Houston, it is not where you came from, it is what you bring to the table."

Brown credited Houston's diverse communities and can-do attitudes.

The magazine surveyed 4,100 people and covered 21 quality-of-life issues, including income, earnings potential, cost of living, how close they were to their employer and cost of housing.

"People are really making decisions in their life based on quality of life much more so than they did in the past," Earl Graves, president of Black Enterprise magazine, said.

A sample of opinions outside the courthouse downtown by News2Houston showed that African-Americans generally agreed with the magazine's ranking, except for one attorney.

"As an attorney and just dealing with all different types of people, it is just really hard for me to believe that," attorney Chawn Hubbard said.

The ranking is a feather in the cap of the Brown administration, and an important tool for Houston's tourism business.

The human resources director for Houston-based Compaq also said that the ranking is a "great, great recruitment tool."

The Top 5

Houston
Washington D.C.
Atlanta
Charlotte, N.C.
Memphis, Tenn.

[Tara]

I saw that report. Very nice!

[Warndalyn]

I may need to re-consider my residency.;)

[MsJag4Jag]

Just ask the 2 Bama Transplants. And there might be a third transplant in the making! Stay Tuned! ;)

[Warndalyn]

Originally posted by Ms. Jag4Jag
Just ask the 2 Bama Transplants. And there might be a third transplant in the making! Stay Tuned! ;)


Imma be nosy; who's the third one girl?:D

[MsJag4Jag]

I don't know if I have permission to state his/her name...but we'll see. Hee hee.

[Warndalyn]

Ok then....I'll wait.

:D

[EB]

That is interesting. I do not know about Charlotte. But consider that Houston is not a majority Black city. Compare or contrast that to Atlanta, Memphis, and Washington.

I heard that on the news on Channel 13 with Gina Gaston reporting. It is nice to have Gina back in town.

[Beer Man]

Houston has so much to offer. A beautiful skyline, #100 ranking for air pollution, humidity that is bearable, the best transit system (that consists of "the Metro" that always gets you anywhere on time), every single freeway is under construction in planning for the future, liquor stores close at 9, two great sports teams and one team that will not suck when they start play (WNBA is good too), the more I think about it the best thing about Houston it is in Texas and there isn't a State Income Tax. I guess I will stay here the rest of my life :D ;) :) :p

[crat4life]

How the heck did MEMPHIS get on this list??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[GramTigress]

Thanks for posting that C-LeB28.

[Quietstorm]

Hmmmmmm, and I thought about moving away from Houston!

Might have to reconsider!





THANKS for the 411 CLEB!:emlaugh: :redhot: :mad: :p :o :( ;) :rolleyes: :idea: :eek: :bawling: :confused: :cool: :D :)

[TSU/BAMA]

Yall needed Black Enterprise magazine to tell yall that Houston is the best place to live? Hell, I have known that since I was "transplanted from Bama" in 1975.:D

Note my signature.:D

[bornthrilla]

These people are crazy. :(

Everybody knows Pensacola, Florida should have been voted #1.

[The SWAC]

then why a lot of the out of state SWAC folks ain't coming this weekend?

[MsJag4Jag]

Originally posted by TSU/BAMA
Yall needed Black Enterprise magazine to tell yall that Houston is the best place to live? Hell, I have known that since I was "transplanted from Bama" in 1975.:D

Note my signature.:D :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh: :emlaugh:

[C-LeB28]

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Here's the July cover of BE. The cover shows Houston's Mayor Lee Brown (who I had the honor to introduce at our Alumni Scholarship Banquet last month) and Pastor Kirby John Caldwell as well as one of Texas Southern's very own (Janell Ellison) who works for NASA as a Verifictions Analyst and is our National Alumni Vice President for Membership.

Pick up this months edition if you don't already subscribe to the magazine.

[Suge]

Originally posted by bornthrilla
These people are crazy. :(

Everybody knows Pensacola, Florida should have been voted #1.

That's the forst smart thing ihave ever heard you say!!

The Beach, the Blue hair(and that isn't just old white women either, the laks, the gold teef)!!

Somebody get me out of this hell hole!!!

[MsJag4Jag]

try this link

[mighty hornet]

Dang, Houston must not be used to being recognized like this, the way yall "carrying on". :rolleyes:

:D

[SAME OLD G]

Man, Houston is the "arm pit" of Texas. There is no way in hell that it should be over Dallas.

[gramalum]

I don't care whether Houston or Pensacola is the top city.....I just want to get back to the South.........the NORTH IS KILLING ME!

[MsJag4Jag]

MH: Of course we are.

SOGGY: Armpit (Houston, as you say) or butt crack (Dallas)?
:D :D *snicker*



Originally posted by SAME OLD G
Man, Houston is the "arm pit" of Texas. There is no way in hell that it should be over Dallas.

[LadyJag]

Originally posted by Beer Man
Houston has so much to offer. A beautiful skyline, #100 ranking for air pollution, humidity that is bearable, the best transit system (that consists of "the Metro" that always gets you anywhere on time), every single freeway is under construction in planning for the future, liquor stores close at 9, two great sports teams and one team that will not suck when they start play (WNBA is good too), the more I think about it the best thing about Houston it is in Texas and there isn't a State Income Tax. I guess I will stay here the rest of my life :D ;) :) :p

Awwwwwwwwwwwh, Is that a good thing?;) :p

Just kidding. :) , LLLLLLLLLL, maybe not. :rolleyes:

[R Bass Sr]

Damn, Little Rock didn't make the list. That's to bad I love it in my new hometown. By the way liquor store's close at 9:00pm. That's early as hell.

R Bass Sr

[mighty hornet]

A city that has tropical storms and hurricanes shouldn't be considered!

Sorry Houston!

[Alexxus]

Originally posted by mighty hornet
A city that has tropical storms and hurricanes shouldn't be considered!

Sorry Houston!

And where do you live???? :p :idea: :emlaugh:

[jelli]

Y'all know Houston is the place to be. http://members.blackplanet.com/jelli/mag.jpg

[Warndalyn]

Well, I don't even live in H-town and I love it....It gets my vote too.:D

[Da Sleeper]

Originally posted by mighty hornet
A city that has tropical storms and hurricanes shouldn't be considered!

Sorry Houston!

Mighty Hairnet! You still have not answered the lady's question. Where do you live? Are you ashamed to say?

Undoubtedly, the fine quality education available for blacks in the city had something to do with its selection.

Teeeee SSSsssss UUuuuuu,Teeeee SSSsssss UUuuuuu,
Teeeee SSSsssss UUuuuuu,Teeeee SSSsssss UUuuuuu

Go Houston! Go Houston!Go Houston! Go Houston!
:teleport: :teleport::teleport: :teleport::teleport:

[Antroy]

I only drove through Houston on my way to Galveston and I fell in love with it. As a matter of fact, <b>Houston</b> is tops on my list of places to move to. Atlanta was number one until I decided to go to Kappa Beach this past April. Memphis is too close to home for me.
I guess you can call me a "future Houston transplant." I'll probably be there in a year and a half or so.

[Da Sleeper]

Yooouuu Knooowww Whatt can I saaayyyy?:D
The newest issue of B.E. was waiting in my mailbox when I made it to the house yesterday. I was happy to see Houston topped the lists in many of the categories used to select the #1 city for us. For an example Houston was tops in affordable housing and for a positive urban environment, but I could have told you that.

Also, kudos to sitsa Janell Ellison, she gives love and props to TSU twice in her commentary.
That's great exposure for the
Tto the Sto the U.
"I hope the administration capitalizes on it"

There are also several other good articles in this month's issue.
Get your B.E. I got mine!

By the way Mighty Hairnet, I'm still waiting. Where do you keep the hair from falling in the fries?

[jelli]

If you think most people that are here in Houston are from some where else and decided to settle here because its a great place to live. Yeah we only get two season here ( hot and not so hot) but its a great place.








TSU TSU TSU


(Im so glad I went to TSU:o ...Tigers sing it with me now:o

[O'Bladerunner]

Originally posted by mighty hornet
A city that has tropical storms and hurricanes shouldn't be considered!

Sorry Houston!
SMH @ that statement.

Tropical storms are not even the norm. Other than a couple days ago, when was the last time Houston has really had to deal with the weather? Like someone said, it's either hot or not so hot. I'd rather have a couple of rain storms than earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, or what ever else mother nature can throw at you.

Houston sports will be off the chain, once again, as soon as these Texans get going. We got the Astros (doing well again), Comets (4-time Champ.), Rockets (back to back champs...and looking forward to the next wit Steve Francis), Areos:rolleyes: (they did win a championship though, :D) And, aren't we getting an Olympic bid?

Houston's landscaping and freeways will be on point in about a year to a year and a half. The neiborhoods are being built fast, and are all beautiful.

As a die hard Houstonian...I don't see how you can doubt the "H". Im a bit suprised, but then again, I understand the #1 rating.

One time fo' Missouri City.

[bornthrilla]

I demand a recount.

[Tara]

Originally posted by O'Bladerunner
Houston sports will be off the chain, once again, as soon as these Texans get going. We got the Astros (doing well again), Comets (4-time Champ.), Rockets (back to back champs...and looking forward to the next wit Steve Francis), Areos:rolleyes: (they did win a championship though, :D) And, aren't we getting an Olympic bid?

Don't forget we're hosting the Super Bowl in 2004!! :D

[unknown1]

:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Tara]

And what does La Grange have to offer? &nbsp; :rolleyes:

[Fiyah]

Originally posted by Tara


Don't forget we're hosting the Super Bowl in 2004!! :D

and we're the leading candidate for the 2004 Baseball Allstar Game

[4BAMASTATE]

I guess it was time for THE REAL NUMBER ONE CITY, to step back I'm still proud to be an Atlantan and we've been there and done that....

1996 Olympics
1994&2000 Super bowl
2000 Baseball All-Star Game
1995 World Series Champions

Can someone tell me why that DUMP in D.C. is always in the top 3????

[EB]

I graduated from high school in the metro Atlanta area and am in Texas right now. So I will not get into this debate.

[mighty hornet]

Originally posted by Da Sleeper
Mighty Hornet! You still have not answered the lady's question. Where do you live? Are you ashamed to say?


<font size=4>ATLANTA, GEORGIA</FONT>

[unknown1]

I'm not from LaGrange dummy, that's just where I am now. And I didn't ask you to put that on here anyway.

[MsJag4Jag]

Watch your mouth!

Remember this... "Don't nothing get a duck in trouble but its beak!"...


Originally posted by unknown1
I'm not from LaGrange dummy, that's just where I am now. And I didn't ask you to put that on here anyway.

[unknown1]

Well remember this, this duck don't giva .........

you get the idea.:rolleyes:

[MsJag4Jag]

Oh Lord! :Fell out: