Its been 49 years since I've lived in my native Durham, North Carolina. I see many of the neighborhoods in the Bull City are still without street lights and sidewalks. Sending a shout out to the Durham High and Hillside classes of 1973. I attended Whitted Junior High school with many classmates at those schools in the late 60's up into 1970. I am now a resident living in New York City for almost 50 years. I no longer recognize my native Durham when I come home. Many of my childhood friends and classmates are dead or have moved away like me over the years.
@@lindenchasteen yes bro .. I love europe and definitaly visit to experiance these places . I want to see how much effort europians put to make these places so beautiful and elegant to live . Specially old monuments, arts etc. Thanks for all these videos .
In my opinion, it's not dangerous. Everyone will have a different experience but I've lived here all my life and have never had any problems. Just use common sense and you'll be ok.
Sure. Durham's great if you lived in the suburbs all your life. Oh and if you can afford it. That's really important. Otherwise this place is absolute trash. I can say that. Born and raised there for 30 plus years. Homelessness on the rise. Cost of living going up. Average 1 bedroom can cost you a grand. If your lucky. That place has a lot of hidden problems people don't see or pretend doesn't exist since it doesn't hurt their lifestyle.
The places you mentioned in your video are welcoming to you due to your white privilege. When I was born in 1955 at Duke Hospital in the colored section and growing up in Durham, Durham was a racist and segregated city. Desegregation was forced in the Bull City in 1970 and I was forced to attend the mostly white Durham High School, graduating in 1973. Many blacks like myself left Durham for other cities up North or elsewhere for better opportunities and education. Durham has changed over the years and its been gentrified. When I visit home, I no longer recognize Durham and I get lost on some city streets. At 66 years old and recently retired, I considered moving back to the Bull City. Since my grandmother, mother, aunts, and uncles deaths in Durham, I no longer have a reason to move back home. My family members are buried in Beechwood Cemetery in Durham. I have decided to stay here in NYC (Manhattan) and I will be buried here. Thank you for making this lovely video of my native Durham, North Carolina. I want to send a shout out to the 1973 Durham High and Hillside High classes. I attended Whitted Junior High School with many of the people in those high school classes.
Its been 49 years since I've lived in my native Durham, North Carolina. I see many of the neighborhoods in the Bull City are still without street lights and sidewalks. Sending a shout out to the Durham High and Hillside classes of 1973. I attended Whitted Junior High school with many classmates at those schools in the late 60's up into 1970. I am now a resident living in New York City for almost 50 years. I no longer recognize my native Durham when I come home. Many of my childhood friends and classmates are dead or have moved away like me over the years.
flying down soon. I am gonna spend more time in Durham than Raleigh I think. Just seems like the better vibe.
It is
I was trying to plan a weekend motorcycle trip, perfect. Thank you!
No problem I'm glad it helped! Have a good trip
Durham is lively 😍
Yessir
This video is great because it shows so many hidden gems in Durham
Thanks man! I tried
Moving there soon so I appreciate this good quality and informative video 👍
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks Lin, we may retire in your town.
We’d love to have you
I live in Hillsborough I love coming here whenever I pass by
Visit Durham downtown but not north Durham that is the bad part of Durham
Cosmic Cantina is the best
That's awesome! Durham is great!
Its awesome experiance with u ..
Why there is no people around?
It was a weekday so everyone was at work. Also peak times for the illness haha
@@lindenchasteen yes bro ..
I love europe and definitaly visit to experiance these places . I want to see how much effort europians put to make these places so beautiful and elegant to live . Specially old monuments, arts etc. Thanks for all these videos .
Some people have been saying this is a dangerous place to live. Is that true and is it costly?
In my opinion, it's not dangerous. Everyone will have a different experience but I've lived here all my life and have never had any problems. Just use common sense and you'll be ok.
@@lindenchasteen That's because you didn't live in a hood or ghetto in the Bull City. 😀 😃 😄 😁 😆 😅 😂 🤣
Just moved Cary from the Charlotte uptown, was finding a place like Noda Or South Endish, excite to visit different taste at Durham!😀
Cool! Durham is great!
Why is there no one around?? Is it empty in Durham? Where can I go for people-watching?
This was years ago so it was because of the illness
@@lindenchasteen Ahhh, that makes sense. So are there areas of Durham that are active? I'm considering moving there.
@@davidforman8593 Yeah definitely. If you come to this area on the weekend there's often events and many people
Does anyone know if the 21c art museum exhibit is free? Like do we have to pay for tickets to see the art or can we just walk in and look around?
It’s free
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Sure. Durham's great if you lived in the suburbs all your life. Oh and if you can afford it. That's really important.
Otherwise this place is absolute trash. I can say that. Born and raised there for 30 plus years. Homelessness on the rise. Cost of living going up. Average 1 bedroom can cost you a grand. If your lucky.
That place has a lot of hidden problems people don't see or pretend doesn't exist since it doesn't hurt their lifestyle.
Of course there are problems but I would argue the city has way more good than bad.
@@lindenchasteen
If you say so. I disagree.
The places you mentioned in your video are welcoming to you due to your white privilege. When I was born in 1955 at Duke Hospital in the colored section and growing up in Durham, Durham was a racist and segregated city. Desegregation was forced in the Bull City in 1970 and I was forced to attend the mostly white Durham High School, graduating in 1973. Many blacks like myself left Durham for other cities up North or elsewhere for better opportunities and education. Durham has changed over the years and its been gentrified. When I visit home, I no longer recognize Durham and I get lost on some city streets. At 66 years old and recently retired, I considered moving back to the Bull City. Since my grandmother, mother, aunts, and uncles deaths in Durham, I no longer have a reason to move back home. My family members are buried in Beechwood Cemetery in Durham. I have decided to stay here in NYC (Manhattan) and I will be buried here. Thank you for making this lovely video of my native Durham, North Carolina. I want to send a shout out to the 1973 Durham High and Hillside High classes. I attended Whitted Junior High School with many of the people in those high school classes.