Classroom Interview

Classmate Interview by Jennifer Sanchez

We were asked if we think the justice system is fair to all races. My classmate replied that it is not fair. She said that things happen all the time, but only come to light because of social media. She told me about the recent story of a man being "choked out" by police for selling cigarettes during a protest. The man was saying he couldn't breathe during the choke hold and he died. My classmate said it pissed her off. She said that if it weren't for social media she wouldn't have read that article and she'd be less informed. She feels that the injustices are mainly due to racial profiling. She also stated that women get less targeted because men are viewed as more dangerous.