I was recently at a wedding there and this is one area where I wouldn’t be surprised if racism played a role. Staten Islanders, from my experience, are the most racist people I have come across, and I am from the South. The are fine with gun grabbing and gays, but they hate ni####s. The N word is actually common vocabulary in a casual conversation. I couldn’t believe it.
I’m from AL....you can imagine what folks think about us! Bull Conner is long gone in this state. B’ham has had a black mayor for years!