I live in Orlando FL. My neighborhood is very diverse but if I would say most are Hispanic. We make on the lower end of six figures for context of class.

I really find myself whether in school functions, shopping, restaurants or parks bumping into other young black couples. It seems like there is no need to build black communities. Conversations are hard to hold, it's hard to connect on a shared identity assuming they see themselves as blacks, but I see alot of them with white friend groups in public.

I live next to two young families that happen to be black. I do things like say hey, hello, try to hold conversation while they are outside, volunteer any of my tools or help. But I mostly get in return is the time of day.

Maybe it's something about me or some vibe I am giving off. I see the Hispanics just naturally pull together in public. There are a few in my neighborhood that like to come over or drop off gifts. My wife is Hispanic but you would not know unless you get to know her.

Our kids school principal is black and we just had a event at Chucky cheese. It seemed like she would engage with everyone but the black families for long periods of time. I mean even the few black families were spread out and not really talking to eachother. I introduced myself but it just seemed like they were in their own bubble.

I would say most of the blacks I bump into are from the islands. But I don't think that has anything to do with it.

I am curious if anyone purposely look to make black connects in public. If so how has your experiences been.