I visited the northern most precinct in Florida Congressional District-3 (CD-3), 07P in Duval County. The neighborhoods/communities were probably built within the last twenty years. The streets are wide with a sidewalk to one side and most homes sit on spacious manicured lawns. The homes are similar to the ones in Precinct 01H in Duval County. However, unlike the communities in precinct 01H, which are integrated, the neighborhoods I visited in 07P are essentially not.
I point it out because most other neighborhoods segregated by race in the district are less affluent. It is nice to see a whole community of African-Americans in the district who live in neighborhoods free of crime and poverty and have achieved, which I think most would consider being, the American Dream.
I welcome integration and think it is highly beneficial, but realize segregation still occurs today either by choice or design. I think most Americans want to look past the color of one’s skin, but there are cultural differences between the races that tends to separate us. However, through education, understanding and respect, we can overcome these differences to be a more integrated society. It is happening in communities such as those in Precinct 01H.
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