Black Men and Public Space

I had many reactions while reading about Brent Staples and his experiences. In America, a country full of diversity where you would think racism wouldn’t be so predominant. It is difficult for Staples to be a black man in the United States. Some people see him and consider him to be a criminal. I do not consider myself to be a racist however if I am walking down a deserted street and a large man pops out and started walking behind me I would be scared and I would run. I also d...