Question

king argued that black americans were demanding rights immediately because they had already waited too long for equal treatment. he wrote that most white americans did not feel the \stinging darts of segregation,\ and he listed several examples of mistreatment african american people faced in their daily lives.
king describes the following scenarios in his letter. indicate which of the following scenarios provide evidence of discrimination, and which do not.

	discrimination	not discrimination
millions of african american people were forced to live in poorer neighborhoods and accept lower wages than white americans.
when driving across the country, african american people often had to sleep in their cars because most hotels were open only to white customers.
dozens of black people who challenged segregation were beaten and killed every year by white mobs.

Explanation:

1. The first scenario describes movements for self-determination and justice, not discriminatory mistreatment of a group, so it is not discrimination.
2. The second scenario shows systemic racial disparities in housing and wages, a form of discrimination.
3. The third scenario involves racial exclusion from public accommodations, a clear act of discrimination.
4. The fourth scenario depicts violent, targeted harm against Black people for challenging segregation, a severe act of discrimination.

Answer:

• Black and brown people in Africa and Asia were moving toward independence for their countries and racial justice for their people.: Not discrimination
• Millions of African American people were forced to live in poorer neighborhoods and accept lower wages than white Americans.: Discrimination
• When driving across the country, African American people often had to sleep in their cars because most hotels were open only to white customers.: Discrimination
• Dozens of Black people who challenged segregation were beaten and killed every year by white mobs.: Discrimination