10/04/2023
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James Daryl Alcaraz, 2023
Digital | Vector Illustration | Adobe Illustrator
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Take a look at him. Would you believe him when he says he's wearing it because those are his initials? Will the authorities believe that? Or will they think he is lying?
Racial discrimination manifests itself in a variety of ways, but one in particular is more disturbing than the others: racism in the justice system, particularly among young people. According to Barnardo's (2020), young black men in the United Kingdom are four times more likely to be arrested, stopped, or searched by police, all of which occurred during the COVID-19 lockdown alone.
What is alarming is that racial bias knows no bounds, whether you are an adult or a simple teenager going about your day.
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