Brave New Films looks at everyday racism in America.
What’s in a name? With the wave of protests engulfing the US city of Baltimore following the death of yet another unarmed black male, we have heard everyone — from politicians to the media — freely use terms such as “riot” and “thugs” to describe, or rather condemn, the events.
Yet studies have found that job applications from someone named Dante were 50% less likely to get a call-back than someone named David.
Black drivers are twice as likely to be pulled over than white drivers. And, while marijuana use is equal among both races, black people are four times more likely to be arrested for possession.
The list goes on.
The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Fair Observer’s editorial policy.
We bring you perspectives from around the world. Help us to inform and educate. Your donation is tax-deductible. Join over 400 people to become a donor or you could choose to be a sponsor.
Support Fair Observer
We rely on your support for our independence, diversity and quality.
For more than 10 years, Fair Observer has been free, fair and independent. No billionaire owns us, no advertisers control us. We are a reader-supported nonprofit. Unlike many other publications, we keep our content free for readers regardless of where they live or whether they can afford to pay. We have no paywalls and no ads.
In the post-truth era of fake news, echo chambers and filter bubbles, we publish a plurality of perspectives from around the world. Anyone can publish with us, but everyone goes through a rigorous editorial process. So, you get fact-checked, well-reasoned content instead of noise.
We publish 2,500+ voices from 90+ countries. We also conduct education and training programs
on subjects ranging from digital media and journalism to writing and critical thinking. This
doesn’t come cheap. Servers, editors, trainers and web developers cost
money.
Please consider supporting us on a regular basis as a recurring donor or a
sustaining member.
Will you support FO’s journalism?
We rely on your support for our independence, diversity and quality.
When Will Hyperreal America Get Real?
In the 17th century, the idea of the nation state emerged as the norm to apply to governments that managed...
FIFA Under Fire: Trump’s Transgender Ban Sparks Dilemma
The topic of transgender people competing in sports has been hotly debated recently. The new US President Donald Trump has...
America’s Trust Crisis: How Crumbling Faith in Institutions Threatens Our Prosperity
Strong institutions — from the rule of law and property rights — are the foundation of economic prosperity. While America’s...
Comment