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“Young Black males were twenty-one times more likely to be killed by police than their White counterparts between 2010 and 2012, according to federal statistics. The under-recorded, under-analyzed racial disparities between female victims of lethal police force may be even greater. Federal data…” quote by Ibram X. Kendi
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““Young Black males were twenty-one times more likely to be killed by police than their White counterparts between 2010 and 2012, according to federal statistics. The under-recorded, under-analyzed racial disparities between female victims of lethal police force may be even greater. Federal data show that the median wealth of White households is a staggering thirteen times the median wealth of Black households—and Black people are five times more likely to be incarcerated than Whites. 1””

Ibram X. Kendi

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Statistical evidence shows stark racial inequities in police violence, wealth, and incarceration rates.

In simple terms: Data reveal huge racial gaps in safety and wealth.

Key Takeaway

Address systemic racism urgently.

Themes

racism inequality justice

Mood

serious urgent

Type

analytical informative

When to use this quote

  • policy reform
  • community advocacy
  • education programs

Key Concepts

systemic bias wealth gap mass incarceration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies can reduce these gaps?
  • How to raise public awareness?
A Different Perspective

Data alone won’t change hearts.

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