“It’s easier to say it’s the jacket you’re wearing than the skin color of the person.”
Way too often we hear stories about people being mis-identified as criminals, and losing their lives because of it. Many black men constantly fear coming across as "threatening"... even if it's just during a walk down the street.
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And with commentary like this in the media, their anxiety is warranted.
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For black men, even a staple article of clothing can carry a loaded meaning.
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And it's not just hoodies, either.
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