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How Racial Profiling During Traffic Stops Impacts Houston

How Racial Profiling During Traffic Stops Impacts Houston

FromCity Cast Houston


How Racial Profiling During Traffic Stops Impacts Houston

FromCity Cast Houston

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Diversity is celebrated in Houston so why is racial profiling still occurring when it comes to traffic stops? New data shows just how bad racial profiling was in 2023 for black Houstonians. So, what are the impacts of these traffic stops and how can we stop them? Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting answers about these questions from Christopher Rivera from the Texas Civil Rights Project.
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Black drivers were pulled over at disproportional rates 

Texas Civil Rights Project’s report on traffic stops

Learn more about the Texas Civil Rights Project here

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Released:
Apr 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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