Why Success Doesn’t Shield Black Men from Racism’s Deadly Toll
Here’s how systemic Racism shortens the lives of black men.
Moving up through education and careers is often seen as a path to respect and freedom. But for people of color, this isn’t always the case because they often face racial, sexual, and gender-based discrimination at work. While each person has their own challenges, Black men often face unique problems. They deal with stronger racism, stereotypes, and pressure from a mostly white society to prove themselves in workplaces that might not even value them.
For them, it’s a no-win situation.
On the one hand, they’re expected to excel in overcoming stereotypes. On the other hand, their successes are often met with doubt or discomfort instead of praise. High-profile incidents, like the police killing of George Floyd and the shooting of Ahmaud Arbery by a white father and son, sparked outrage and protests across the country. These events are the deadly consequences of systematic racism that Black men often face even when they are simply going about their daily lives.
Race always affects the people.
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