I'm black/white and I live in Ca, have lived in LA and currently live next to Santa Ana. As a female I don't have much of these issues. Historically speaking, it's all about a competition for resources...isn't everything? Does anyone remember covenants on housing? Back in the day in LA - much everywhere but I'm gonna stick with LA/OC - on various blocks when a. Home was sold the buyer was in a covenant that said that they could not sell to a nonwhite. This places all POC (people of color) at a disadvantage for housing. Add drugs and turf and it gets crazy. There is a very good documentary on the history of the Crips that would be good to watch if you're interested in this shit. My dad was in gangs and what not. All good now after a 12 year stint but I've always been interested in this stuff. Also know that when it comes to resources people will let go of the superficial racism, my dad was a crip but worked with la eme in SD...with the rest of them. He was not abnormal.
Sorry for typos...on my iPad, it's annoying sometimes.