Adopting an AA child in the rural south?

I am just beginning the older child adoption process. As I look at the faces of waiting kids its got me wondering. Can a Caucasian woman living in the rural mountain south successfully adopt an AA or bi-racial child? I personally have no reservations for myself. I have a great group of friends who are open and accepting. I teach at a wonderful Montessori school that goes through 6th grade and my child will attend with me. Our school does not tolerate prejudice even its little forms (bully, jock, fat, slim, smart, etc....). There is one AA church in our community, I work sometimes with the pastor and he is wonderful. I have no qualms about starting to attend this church if my child is AA. I've even found myself getting angry for "my" son when I hear about profiling on the news. But...I grew up upper middle class white..lily white if you know what I mean. I will never know what it means to be black. My community at large is white, real white, with the exception of this small pocket of AA folks who attend Bill's church. There are only about 3 AA students at the high shool. They are well-loved. Because this community is so white, the prejudice isn't really directed at the AA students, rather at the school cliques, and at our expanding Hispanic population. But still, there wouldn't be many familiar faces. I have no problem seeking out experiences for my child that are different than my own experience. Why would I do anything else? But is it fair for the child? Is love really enough? Is it fair to ask a child to be so strong? All input is greatly appreciated as I start to travel this exciting journey.