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Charlotte picked as best U.S. city for black families

BET.com thinks Charlotte is the best city nationwide for black families, according to the results of a research project released today.

Interesting that a news release on the selection touts "amenities such as pro basketball and football teams" - considering that BET founder Robert L. Johnson happens to own the Charlotte Bobcats.

The Web site affiliated with Black Entertainment Television gave Charlotte props for communities of educated blacks who own their own homes. BET.com also lauded the city's nightlife, college and university system and appeal to young professionals.

Columbus, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., ranked second. Cleveland, Ohio, ranked last and, not surprisingly, economically depressed Detroit also fell at the bottom. BET.com studied 22 cities and focused on issues including the economy, education and crime. Charlotte was the only N.C. city on BET's list.

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