Roving Camera 8-9-18: Is Boston a racist city?
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Historically, yes. It’s gotten a little better than it used to be.
—Byron Winbush, Singer, Roxbury
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To some extent. It can be very difficult for black people to find work.—Devon Harris, Dairy Clerk, Roxbury
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I don’t think so. You run across some people who are racist. But there are many people who aren’t.—Elizabeth Grant, Housewife, Roxbury
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Absolutely. It started here. Divide and conquer was used here before it was taken to the South.—Elvira Campbell, Taxes and Grant Writing, Roxbury
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I’m from Nigeria. I have two advanced degrees. I get jobs. If you’re qualified, you can get a job.—Poju Balogun, Professor, Dorchester
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Yes. There’s institutional racism. It’s not going to change until it’s to their advantage to change. —Will Smith, Retired, Mattapan