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’s associated with you. That’s the Black Tax. It’s not a government levy or a line item on a receipt but a societal burden that manifests in numerous ways. It’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’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>
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