Posted on 08/02/2017 8:46:22 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Black residents of Irvine? They’re virtually nonexistent. Yet, even if Mebane had known the African-American population in Irvine was 1.8 percent, he wouldn’t have been concerned. He was a football player with multiple multimillion-dollar contracts behind him.
“For us,” Mebane said, “it was just find the right place where we would be comfortable.”
The signs that renting a home in Irvine could be a problem came early.
Mebane’s Realtor took him and his wife to several homes, only to face icy receptions. During one visit, Mebane extended his hand to greet an owner who extended his in return — while turning his head away.
“You could feel the tension without people saying anything, and you could just tell they didn’t want us there,” Mebane said. “They were probably surprised that we were African-Americans, and they bought into all the negative stereotypes.”
Mebane and his wife eventually fell in love with a home that was right across the street from a park, which was perfect for their kids, 3-year-old Mahailey and 1-year-old Makai.
They set out to put together the rental application, with Amena, a lawyer, looking over all the details. Their credit score, in the 800s, was excellent. They amassed multiple recommendation letters that praised their character.
The Mebanes were turned down. The reason they were given?
“They told us the other applicant had a credit score that was four points higher,” Mebane said, rolling his eyes. “You can’t say we won’t rent to you because you’re black, because you’ll get sued. I know the real reason. I could handle it better if the people were just honest.”
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Does anyone in LA even know that the Chargers moved there?
What a load of crap about Irvine, someone is a an attention whore playing the race/victim card.
I find this hard to believe and don’t see enough evidence to make it legally true. Maybe, and that’s a maybe, thirty years ago in OC.
Probably not enough to keep the Chargers from moving back to San Diego, where they have a solid fan base. Angelenos still root for the long gone Raiders and Rams.
Absolutely. Whites are a minority in Irvine.
It’s going to be funny when the Chargers play a “home” game against the Raiders and 90% of the fans in the stands will be wearing black.
Yeah, it’ the kind of thing you have to see to believe.
Of course, once people have seen it, they believe it.
I’m wondering why they are renting ? they seem to be able to afford to buy.
The Asian population in Irvine last year increased to 45 percent, surpassing whites for the first time and making the city “the largest city in the continental United States with an Asian plurality.”
I know—I live here.
The Chargers aren’t going to be in L.A. very long.
Oh well, they could always roll on up to Fullerton to see how the Cholos and Cholas react to them.
I predict eventually they will move to San Antonio.
“They told us the other applicant had a credit score that was four points higher,” Mebane said, rolling his eyes.
“You can’t say we won’t rent to you because you’re black, because you’ll get sued.
I know the real reason.
Why play football when you can read minds?
/s
There are a dozen towns as close as Irvine. Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, etc... Besides, Irvine has a large (majority?) Asian population. I doubt this story is true.
“I know—I live here.”
So do I. And subtract one Asian American in Irvine since I am moving to Prescott AZ in two weeks.
The Rams are back in LA as of the 2016 season.
I’m way behind the curve...where they going ? Vegas ?
No, the Whites are not the minority, but there is a large mix of races and as a whole get along fairly well, this line about he could tell by the look on their faces is pour victimhood bullshit.
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