Here are a few examples of racism that still exist in America today:
- Racial profiling by law enforcement. Studies have shown that black and Latino people are more likely to be stopped, searched, arrested and sentenced harshly than white people, even when accounting for non-racial factors. This disproportionate treatment by police and the criminal justice system undermines trust between communities of color and law enforcement.
- Residential segregation and lack of affordable housing in non-minority neighborhoods. Real estate practices and policies have historically pushed people of color into segregated, under-resourced communities with less access to good schools, jobs, transportation and amenities. The effects of this systemic housing discrimination linger today.
- Employment