The Cost of Complexion: Understanding “The Black Tax” in America

<p>Imagine walking into a store and seeing two identical items, but one is priced higher simply because it&rsquo;s associated with you. That&rsquo;s the Black Tax. It&rsquo;s not a government levy or a line item on a receipt but a societal burden that manifests in numerous ways. It&rsquo;s the higher interest rates we pay on loans, the extra scrutiny we face in job interviews, and the harsher sentences we receive for the same crimes. It&rsquo;s the extra effort we must put forth to prove ourselves worthy of the same respect and opportunities afforded to our white counterparts.</p> <p>Have you ever considered the cost of being Black in America? Not just the financial cost, but the emotional, psychological, and physical toll it takes on Black individuals every day?</p> <p><a href="https://iamdrjae.medium.com/the-cost-of-complexion-understanding-the-black-tax-in-america-970ff40051b8"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>
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