Close
Current temperature in Boston - 62 °
BECOME A MEMBER
Get access to a personalized news feed, our newsletter and exclusive discounts on everything from shows to local restaurants, All for free.
Already a member? Sign in.
The Bay State Banner
BACK TO TOP
The Bay State Banner
POST AN AD SIGN IN

Trending Articles

Is the Target boycott working?

Francis paved the way for a Black pope

Spring break boot camp prepares Roxbury high schoolers for nursing certification

READ PRINT EDITION

Roving Camera 10/9/14

It’s a major problem. I’ve been here since the ’60s. It’s changed some, but I believe it’s embedded in people’s minds. — Warren Hightower, Sales, Roxbury
It depends on what area you’re in. It happens a lot in the black community. — Patrick Registre, Chef, Dorchester
On a scale of one to ten, I’d say about a six. Students talk to me all the time about getting stopped and searched. — Nate Smith, Teacher, Roslindale
It’s a serious problem. It’s hard for black men. As a woman, I’ve never experienced it. — Nakia Snow, Chef, Roxbury
It’s been like that forever. Like they say, racism ain’t dead. It’s passed down from generation to generation. — Joe Temas, Entrepreneur, Roxbury
It’s a huge problem. It feels like it’s not safe to be black. — Dionne Jones, Photographer, Dorchester
To what extent do you think racial profiling is an issue in Boston?