Talking Points 1

"Data Show Racial Bias Persists in America"
BY: SALIM MUWAKKIL

Muwakkil argues that white society believes that there is still favoritism between races in the workforce. We are trying to hide reality, but these racial issues are still here.

1.) "A recent GaUup Poll asked. 'Do you feel that racial minorities in this country have equal job opportunities as whites, or not?' Fifty-five percent of whites polled said yes. Other polls have revealed similar numbers."

This quote shows that the majority of people still think that all races are treated equally.

2.) "The study found that applicants with white-sounding names were 50 percent more likely to get called for an initial interview than applicants with black-sounding ones."

This study was done by professionals, and is a legitimate, shocking fact. This is how important business people see potential employees.

3.) "The study found that when white and black job seekers had the appropriate qualifications and experience for the position, whites were far more likely to be called back than blacks."

President's and CEO's want to make their business have the best reputation as possible. A lot of decisions are mislead by a typical white or black name, and not by experience or potential.

This segment had some shocking facts to it. Everybody judges and gets judged by the world, but when a career is decided by the look of a name, it becomes outrageous. I myself have been known to judge on a first impression, but I try to judge them after I have talked to them. These issues are true and can not be fixed with a law or restriction. This is going to have to be fixed by one's personal decisions when hiring someone. It makes me aware of this situation, opens my eyes, and teaches me to know how to handle these decisions if I ever have to hire someone.

Has anyone ever encountered a situation similar to this?