In the US, being black is often seen as probable cause, enough to justify
police searches, interrogations, even pre-emptive shootings. In some counties
with a particularly bad problem with racial profiling and police brutality,
black parents are buying their kids pre-paid legal services and
warning them
not to stand out.
"Some of my students have said my generation has failed them," said Woods. " . . .They wonder to what extent there is progress when you have to beg for your life on a random encounter with a public servant."
(via Unknown News)