I’ve lived along Montana’s Hi-Line, off Highway 2, since 2019. As a Black woman in a very rural area with only a small number of people of color, I’ve experienced my share of microaggressions and racism over the years.
Lately, though, things have felt noticeably more open and bold. I’ve seen signs and other displays in the area that I find deeply concerning, and there have also been recent incidents involving college students of color simply trying to go out and eat.
I recently moved from the small community 30 miles from here where I owned my home, but I’m remaining on the Hi-Line for now. I have two children in college and a grandchild here, and financially, relocating again isn’t realistic at the moment. So the next 2 years, im here! Yay, my daughter just landed the position as the msu northern head of recruitng. im currently searching for a temporary new place and a car for my student. I own whose cake is it micro bakery black own. And someone reported me as a terrorist and it has not been fun clearing my name. Now im restructuring and resting in what is next.
I’m sharing this mainly for people traveling through the area, including truckers and visitors along Highway 2. If you’re a person of color traveling through some of these very small communities, especially at night, be aware of your surroundings. When possible, travel with someone, know where you’re stopping, and trust your instincts if a situation doesn’t feel right. Please stop at a town pump! The others rarely hire diverse personal. If going through chester, mt so be careful. It is Indian owned not Native American. But I have been hiring whoever can work lately. Just keep it in mind.
I’m not saying everyone here is racist—they absolutely are not. There are good people here. But I also don’t believe in pretending that racism doesn’t exist simply because acknowledging it makes people uncomfortable.
This is my experience after living here since 2019, and I’m sharing it so others can make informed decisions about their own safety.
The flags are everywhere. Its been windy and I keep forgetting to take pictures.
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I’ve lived along Montana’s Hi-Line, off Highway 2, since 2019. As a Black woman in a very rural area with only a small number of people of color, I’ve experienced my share of microaggressions and racism over the years.
Lately, though, things have felt noticeably more open and bold. I’ve seen signs and other displays in the area that I find deeply concerning, and there have also been recent incidents involving college students of color simply trying to go out and eat.
I recently moved from the small community 30 miles from here where I owned my home, but I’m remaining on the Hi-Line for now. I have two children in college and a grandchild here, and financially, relocating again isn’t realistic at the moment. So the next 2 years, im here! Yay, my daughter just landed the position as the msu northern head of recruitng. im currently searching for a temporary new place and a car for my student. I own whose cake is it micro bakery black own. And someone reported me as a terrorist and it has not been fun clearing my name. Now im restructuring and resting in what is next.
I’m sharing this mainly for people traveling through the area, including truckers and visitors along Highway 2. If you’re a person of color traveling through some of these very small communities, especially at night, be aware of your surroundings. When possible, travel with someone, know where you’re stopping, and trust your instincts if a situation doesn’t feel right. Please stop at a town pump! The others rarely hire diverse personal. If going through chester, mt so be careful. It is Indian owned not Native American. But I have been hiring whoever can work lately. Just keep it in mind.
I’m not saying everyone here is racist—they absolutely are not. There are good people here. But I also don’t believe in pretending that racism doesn’t exist simply because acknowledging it makes people uncomfortable.
This is my experience after living here since 2019, and I’m sharing it so others can make informed decisions about their own safety.
The flags are everywhere. Its been windy and I keep forgetting to take pictures.