White gun store owner refuses to sell to black customers.

The customer appeared to fit the description of a potential criminal in the minds of the store owner.

link with commentaryDavid CamptNovember 12, 2017discrimination, lives of POCsComment

CHARGERS’ BRANDON MEBANE: ‘YOU COULD JUST TELL THEY DIDN’T WANT US THERE’

Even NFL players can be unwanted as potential tenants in the community they are playing for.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJuly 31, 2017discriminationComment

White Patron Calls Out Michigan Bar for Charging Only Black Customers an Entry Fee

An example of an ally taking action against discrimination at a restaurant that many have found exemplary.

David CamptJuly 27, 2017allyship, allyship exemplars, discriminationComment

What I Said When My White Friend Asked for My Black Opinion on White Privilege

A compilation of short vignettes about the ambiguities of modern day discrimination.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJuly 24, 2017lives of POCs, discriminationComment

Women of Color in Astronomy Face Greater Degree of Discrimination, Harassment

It is important to make good choices in bringing up intersectionality. This article is powerful evidence about its existence.

David CamptJuly 13, 2017discrimination, intersectionalityComment

Black and Latino drivers are searched based on less evidence and are more likely to be arrested, Stanford researchers find

In a conversation about police or unconscious bias with a skeptic who is open to data and statistics, this article should enhance the dialogue. It is probably not a good idea to open the topic of race and law enforcement with statistics. Stories work better initially, followed by statistics later.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJune 20, 2017police, statistics, unconscious bias, discriminationComment

Even In The Military, Black People Are Punished Disproportionately, Report Shows

A statistics-focused article that shows that highlights the way that pervasive unconscious bias can affect institutions.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJune 6, 2017unconscious bias, discriminationComment

The Crime This Time: Partying While Black and Successful

Personal story of a house party that seemed harshly treated by combination of rude neighbors and discourteous law enforcement. Unconscious bias likely played a role also.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJune 5, 2017police, unconscious bias, discriminationComment