African American /BLACK MEN; THE BLACK BOX: Black ex-offenders are the most severely disadvantaged applicants in the modern job market. While all job applicants--regardless of race--are harmed by a criminal record, the harm is not equally felt. Not only are African Americans/Black Men far more likely to be LABELED CRIMINALS, they are also more strongly affected by the stigma of a criminal record--a negative credential. BLACK MEN CONVICTED OF FELONIES ARE THE LEAST LOKELY TO RECEIVE JOB OFFERS OF ANY DEMOGRAPHIC GROUP, and suburban employers are the most unwilling to hire them. [Black Men are institutionally branded as a particular class of individuals] (The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander)
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 00:39:25 +0000