Overcoming Race Discrimination
The iconic “I Have A Dream” speech spoken by Martin Luther King Jr. on August 28th, 1963, will eternally echo in the hearts and minds of American people. Dr. King delivered this civil rights speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. His passionate message was absorbed into the consciousness of the 250,000 people who saw. It can be argued that this speech altered the course of the American Civil Rights Movement. Its rich rhetoric of freedom and faith gently guiding listeners away from a world filled with race discrimination and toward a world operating out of equality and justice. King didn’t just fight against race discrimination on behalf of the African American people, however. More comprehensively, he fought on behalf of humankind. Speaking up against the dehumanization of people due to their race, sex, ethnic background, or nationality.
Importantly, while Martin Luther King Jr.’s work contributed greatly to the foundation of racial freedom and human rights in the United States, human dignity and racial justice are basic rights we need to fight for daily. And in order to do so, we must recognize even the more subtle forms of racism. We must know how to respond when we come across them. With this in mind, the Law Office of Perry Pinon can help victims of race discrimination.
Forms of Race Discrimination
When Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “dream” speech, America looked much different than it does today. Bathrooms, drinking fountains, pools, and shopping centers were all designated for specific races. Co-mingling of races was frowned upon, and biracial marriages were subject to hard criticism and even abuse. Today, forms of race discrimination in the United States do not typically include segregation. Often – though certainly not always – discrimination is more subtle and indirect. Examples of more explicit race discrimination include unequal pay in a corporation, unequal grading in an academic institution, and refusal of services or housing.
Actions of discrete discrimination are more challenging to uncover. Racial profiling and suspect classifications based on race can be considered forms of discrimination given specific circumstances. Racial discrimination can also show up in the healthcare system. These inequalities are heavily guarded against and are often due to systematic bias.
How Race Discrimination Lawyers can Help
Ultimately, it can be incredibly difficult to prove that race discrimination is occurring. Discerning motivation in cases of suspected discrimination is challenging, and building evidence against a probable offender takes concerted effort. Race discrimination lawyers know how to navigate civil rights laws effectively and efficiently, and they may be helpful in providing consultation and advice on how to move forward if you think racial bias and discrimination is occurring.
We should never settle for racial discrimination in a country that has fought so long and so hard for the dream of equality. Civil rights lawyers continue to fight for us. We can rely on them to help us overcome the unfortunate remnants of racial injustice. So, if you a victim, the Law Office of Perry Piñón is here to help. Contact us today.