But Black men are not allowed to be angry without also being deemed threatening. AdvertisementIt’s a tactic rooted in centuries-old stereotypes that portray Black men as inherently dangerous. AdvertisementIn that same series of studies, white participants rated Black men more capable of doing harm than white men of the same physical stature and size. And they also believed that police would be justified in using more force to subdue Black men. The perception of danger attached to Black men starts early and weaves itself into our thinking over time.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 03, 2021 12:02 UTC