62 Questions
According to the passage, which of the following is true about the civil rights movement?
It did not achieve as much progress for African Americans as commonly believed.
What does the passage suggest about having more black police officers?
It does not necessarily mean that African Americans will be treated better.
According to the passage, what is the impact of federal government interventions in police departments?
About half the time, they increase police violence instead of reducing it.
Why does the passage suggest that many Americans, especially white Americans, do not understand the lack of progress on racial justice?
All of the above.
What does the passage aim to do regarding the perception of racial progress?
Disrupt the celebratory tradition of describing racial advancement.
What is the main concern addressed in the passage?
The lack of progress in criminal justice reform.
According to the passage, what is the main issue identified regarding police practices?
Both of the above
What does the passage suggest is the cause of the problem according to some critics?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a critique of African American male behavior?
Engaging in violent crimes against other African Americans
According to Randall Kennedy, what is the principal injury suffered by African Americans in relation to criminal matters?
Underenforcement of laws
What is President Trump's view on the issue, according to the passage?
Both A and B
What does the passage suggest is one of the goals of black male "achievement" programs like My Brother's Keeper?
To modify African American male behavior
According to the passage, what is the issue with lumping together different sets of critics?
It is not helpful to any of their causes
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of critiques of African American male behavior?
Randall Kennedy's assertion about underenforcement of laws
According to the passage, what is Randall Kennedy's example of "racially selective underprotection"?
The South's practice of not seriously prosecuting black-on-black violence during slavery and Jim Crow eras
According to the passage, what do some scholars assert about African Americans' views on law enforcement?
Many African Americans endorse the view that law enforcement is a public good
According to the study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, how much lower were the units shown to African American renters compared to white renters?
4.2% fewer units
What was the difference in approval rates on Airbnb for guests with black-sounding names compared to those with white-sounding names?
Guests with black-sounding names had a 16% lower approval rate
What percentage of the time were inquiries by guests with white-sounding names approved on Airbnb?
50%
According to the passage, what is one way African Americans encounter discrimination on Airbnb?
Being denied a rental based on their profile picture
What does the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack refer to?
Incidents where black travelers were denied a rental due to their race
According to the passage, what types of housing discrimination against African Americans have declined?
Being refused to meet with a minority home seeker
What did Colin Kaepernick do to protest police violence against African Americans?
He refused to stand during the national anthem at football games.
Which of the following explanations for the crisis involving African Americans and the criminal justice system is considered a 'liberal civil rights construct'?
The focus on police-community relations (Crisis 3)
What role does Barack Obama's speech at Morehouse College represent?
It represents Crisis 1, the 'black male culture' frame.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential 'root' cause of the crisis, according to the text?
Lack of education in African American communities
What is the key tension between the 'liberal civil rights construct' (Crisis 3) and the 'radical construct' (Crisis 4)?
Crisis 3 focuses on improving police-community relations, while Crisis 4 focuses on dismantling white supremacy.
Which of the following groups would likely subscribe to the 'white supremacy' frame (Crisis 4)?
The 'movement for black lives' and Ta-Nehisi Coates
What does the text suggest could be a potential solution if 'concentrated economic disadvantage' is identified as the root cause of the crisis?
Advocate for more equitable distribution of wealth
What role does 'implicit bias' play in the 'police-community relations' frame (Crisis 3)?
It is seen as a major contributing factor to the crisis.
What is the author's view on the likelihood of 'piecemeal solutions' successfully addressing the crisis?
The author believes piecemeal solutions are unlikely to succeed.
Based on the text, which of the following statements best represents the author's view on how to address the crisis?
The author advocates for identifying and focusing on the root cause of the crisis.
According to Michael Javen Fortner's findings, the support for tough law enforcement in Harlem during the 1970s heroin epidemic was primarily driven by:
The black community's desire to confront criminal activities in their neighborhoods
What was the rationale given by proponents of aggressive policing tactics like stop and frisk?
It was a way to address the under-enforcement of laws in minority communities
Which of the following statements best reflects Michael Bloomberg's stance on aggressive policing tactics?
Aggressive policing tactics should be balanced with the right to walk without being targeted based on race or ethnicity
What was the focus of the Obama administration's approach to criminal justice reform?
Improving relationships and increasing trust between communities and the criminal justice system
What was the primary concern of the group representing the most radical movement among African Americans since the Black Panther Party?
Addressing anti-black racism and white supremacy within the criminal justice system
What was the approach championed by mainstream civil rights organizations like the NAACP to address the crisis in police-community relations?
Seeking intervention from the U.S. Department of Justice to repair police-community relations
What was the primary concern of former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder regarding criminal justice reform?
Ensuring fair treatment for everyone who comes into contact with the police
According to James Forman's documentation, what was the dynamic observed in crime policy in majority-black Washington, D.C.?
The black community's desire to confront criminal activities in their neighborhoods through increased enforcement
What was the rationale given by proponents of increased enforcement for the potential tension it may create in police-community relations?
It was a necessary cost to maintain public safety
What was the primary focus of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice created by the Obama administration?
Reconciliation, procedural justice, and implicit bias to improve relationships between communities and the criminal justice system
According to the passage, what is the primary focus of the movement for black lives?
Promoting economic and political transformation in the United States
What does the passage say about the relationship between white supremacy and American democracy, according to Ta-Nehisi Coates?
White supremacy was a necessary component for the establishment of American democracy.
What does the passage say is the primary argument made by Michelle Alexander in her book 'The New Jim Crow'?
Ending mass incarceration alone will not address the root causes of racial oppression.
What is the significance of the 'hands up, don't shoot' gesture mentioned in the passage?
It is a symbol of the movement for black lives' opposition to police brutality.
According to the passage, what is the primary goal of the movement for black lives?
To advocate for policy changes to address racial inequalities.
What does the passage say about the reception of the 'radical critique' presented by scholars like Michelle Alexander and Ta-Nehisi Coates?
It has received a surprisingly positive reception from the public.
According to the passage, what is the relationship between the movement for black lives and the Black Lives Matter organization?
Black Lives Matter is the primary organization leading the movement for black lives.
What does the passage suggest about the movement for black lives' approach to addressing racial inequality?
It advocates for a comprehensive, multifaceted approach to addressing the various forms of systemic oppression.
What is the significance of the Movement for Black Lives website's statement about the 'varying forms of violence' experienced by black communities?
It reflects the movement's understanding of the multidimensional nature of racial oppression and its impacts.
How does the passage describe the relationship between the movement for black lives and mainstream political actors?
The movement has sought to influence and work with mainstream political actors.
What do the liberals believe is the solution to racial inequality?
Reform of the current systems
What is the median net worth of a black household compared to a white household?
13 times less
What does the quote from Kendrick Lamar, "How much [does] a dollar cost?", suggest in the context of the text?
The cost of racial inequality in the United States
What is the unemployment rate for black college graduates compared to the overall unemployment rate for all graduates in the same age range?
12.4%
What do the radicals believe is necessary to address racial inequality?
Complete transformation of society
What is the main goal of the liberals regarding racial inequality?
Ensuring that similarly situated people are treated the same, regardless of race or ethnicity
What is the unemployment rate for black people compared to white people?
Double
What is the main focus of the liberals regarding racial inequality and the police?
Improving relationships between police and communities of color
What does the quote from President Obama suggest about racial inequality in the United States?
It is a problem in some communities but not others
What is the main argument of the radicals regarding the police?
The police are the enforcers of a white supremacist regime
Test your knowledge on common misconceptions about racial justice, such as the impact of the civil rights movement on African Americans, the effectiveness of having more black police officers, and the outcomes of federal government interventions in police departments.
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