Racial Justice Misconceptions Quiz

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According to the passage, which of the following is true about the civil rights movement?

It focused solely on improving the lives of African American celebrities.

It did not achieve as much progress for African Americans as commonly believed. (correct)

It was a celebratory tradition that lacked historical evidence.

It completely eliminated racial injustice in the United States.

What does the passage suggest about having more black police officers?

It is the only solution to addressing police violence against African Americans.

It does not necessarily mean that African Americans will be treated better. (correct)

It guarantees that African Americans will be treated better by the police.

It has no impact on how African Americans are treated by the police.

According to the passage, what is the impact of federal government interventions in police departments?

They always improve the situation they seek to address.

They never improve the situation they seek to address.

About half the time, they increase police violence instead of reducing it. (correct)

They completely eliminate police violence against African Americans.

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage aim to do regarding the perception of racial progress?

Disrupt the celebratory tradition of describing racial advancement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern addressed in the passage?

The lack of progress in criminal justice reform. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the main issue identified regarding police practices?

Both of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest is the cause of the problem according to some critics?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a critique of African American male behavior?

Engaging in violent crimes against other African Americans Signup and view all the answers

According to Randall Kennedy, what is the principal injury suffered by African Americans in relation to criminal matters?

Underenforcement of laws Signup and view all the answers

What is President Trump's view on the issue, according to the passage?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the issue with lumping together different sets of critics?

It is not helpful to any of their causes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the time were inquiries by guests with white-sounding names approved on Airbnb?

50% Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one way African Americans encounter discrimination on Airbnb?

Being denied a rental based on their profile picture Signup and view all the answers

What does the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack refer to?

Incidents where black travelers were denied a rental due to their race Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what types of housing discrimination against African Americans have declined?

Being refused to meet with a minority home seeker Signup and view all the answers

What did Colin Kaepernick do to protest police violence against African Americans?

He refused to stand during the national anthem at football games. Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

What role does Barack Obama's speech at Morehouse College represent?

It represents Crisis 1, the 'black male culture' frame. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups would likely subscribe to the 'white supremacy' frame (Crisis 4)?

The 'movement for black lives' and Ta-Nehisi Coates Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary focus of the movement for black lives?

Promoting economic and political transformation in the United States Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary goal of the movement for black lives?

To advocate for policy changes to address racial inequalities. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What do the liberals believe is the solution to racial inequality?

Reform of the current systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the median net worth of a black household compared to a white household?

13 times less Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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% Signup and view all the answers

What do the radicals believe is necessary to address racial inequality?

Complete transformation of society Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the unemployment rate for black people compared to white people?

Double Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the liberals regarding racial inequality and the police?

Improving relationships between police and communities of color Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of the radicals regarding the police?

The police are the enforcers of a white supremacist regime Signup and view all the answers