Where to live in the DMV as a gay middle eastern family?
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Anonymous
Ignore this person. Both Jews and Muslims receive comments about hijabs or see swastikas on desks in the US. It's gotten worse since 9/11 (for Muslims and Arabs), and since the Gaza genocide (for Jews), but really, both populations are at risk in the US, and in many other parts of the world. This is definitely not specific to MoCo. I live in Bethesda and the complaints here are mostly from my Jewish neighbors. Neither my Persian nor my Arab neighbors have ever complained of community discrimination. Since Trump's inauguration, however, ICE has been trying to deport Iranians by any means necessary and some families have ended up in detention, even though they were entirely legal. |
Anonymous
Maybe 20 years ago. |
Anonymous
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Dupont circle - Ross elementary
Mt Pleasant - Bancroft. But they have about five years from having the baby to worry about schools. These are the bright hoods that would match the vibe and offer scenery DCPS elementary options. |
Anonymous
I’d agree that there could be a lack of welcomeness in the west side of MoCo where the more affluent and conservative families strive to land for the better public schools…and the influx of Asian/Arab/Middle Eastern families skew conservative. ^^^ That’s the delicate piece for the op’s situation: these newly arrived families (with money and connections) or even first or second generation families from certain backgrounds have far more conservative values than the average American—let alone the average MoCo resident—noting MoCo is literally the most diverse county in the country and skews very, very, super-duper liberal and welcoming overall. But there’s zero chance the couple would face anything but a warm welcome in Takoma Park which has catered to gay families for several decades. Hyattsville would be another option, but it’s still more “up and coming” for gay families than TP. I know there’s a big ME community in fancy parts of NoVA, but I’m not convinced their own community will be as welcoming as the gay and uber-progressive community in TP. PS - MoCo has historically had a big Jewish community (for many, many generations). And they have historically been over in the west side of the county (Potomac, Bethesda, Chevy Chase). As other communities with money and connections have moved in, I can imagine some friction…particularly with the influx of Arab families and businesses. But overall, I really don’t believe MoCo is worse than NoVA…I mean, how could it be? |
Anonymous
Yes but silver spring is a much closer commute 🙄 |
Anonymous
Why? I lived in Logan 20 years ago and live in Dupont now and think it's a solid suggestion. |
Anonymous
| Dupont Circle or Capitol Hill in DC. |
Anonymous
+1 I've worked in Dupont Circle for over 20 years and agree it's a solid suggestion. |
Anonymous
| FYSA there are tons of Iranians in Bethesda and Potomac; BCC has an Iranian Student Alliance. Plenty of Arabs and South Asians as well. And lots of gay households. |
Anonymous
Incorrect. There are some very unwelcoming conservative enclaves. I know because I accidentally live in one. |
Anonymous
| DuPont Circle. |
Anonymous
What??? It is hard to get more liberal than Arlington. Lots of Muslim students in public schools, school closed for Eid. |
Anonymous
| There are lots of Arab Muslims and Christians in Northern Va. It's been that way for many decades. I'm not sure about the politics of that group however. Some immigrant groups in Northern Va tend to vote Republican like the Vietnamese community. |
Anonymous
| Without a budget, this is a pointless exercise. |
Anonymous
| Agree Takoma Park is a good fit, but if budget is an issue consider East Silver Spring, 20910. Walkable to DTSS and downtown Takoma, weaker ES but feeds to TPMS and Blair. And very friendly neighbors. |