Same here. I was born in a country that we are color blind. When I came to the USA in the early 60s the country was going thru a major change as you well know.
The same thing in Hobart. I moved in Hobart in 1978 and Hobart had no African Americans living here. I remember I had a black friend that was helping me with the moving. I moved here from the south side of Chicago. The people around here was giving me a dirty look. Now we have a good mix of people in Hobart. I hope that you'll come and spent some time here cause I'm sure that you'll like it.
Glad to reply Nick