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Perceptions of Black Men

Being a black man in America often means being feared or thought suspicious by those who harbor bias, either blatant or implicit. A Wisconsin jeweler recently called police when a large black man came to her store: he was an NBA player looking to spend his millions. And recent deadly shootings of black men after encounters with police have brought race and perception to the forefront. A discussion of that perception and what it's like to be a black man today, on the Sound of Ideas.

-Sharon LaFraniere, Reporter, New York Times

-RA Washington, Writer and Owner, Guide to Kulchur Book Store

- Ronnie Dunn, Associate Professor of Urban Studies, Cleveland State University

-Shakyra Diaz, Policy Manager, American Civil Liberties Union 

-Heather Steranka- Petit, Director of Racial Justice Programs, Young Women's Christian Association

Rachel is the supervising producer for Ideastream Public Media’s morning public affairs show, the “Sound of Ideas.”