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

I’m proof of the parallel racial universe of police stops

Good allies sometimes reexamine how their experience might be different if they came in different skin. A Minnesotan thinks about this after a highly publicized killing by police.

link with commentaryDavid CamptJune 17, 2017unconscious bias, white privilege, policeComment

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

Republicans’ views of blacks’ intelligence, work ethic lag behind Democrats at a record clip

It is usually not productive to address racial issues in political terms when trying to reach racism skeptics, since you get more resistance. But it is useful to know what you are most likely dealing with.

link with commentaryDavid CamptMarch 31, 2017unconscious bias, perception differencesComment