It’s more dangerous to cross a street if you’re black. Here’s why.

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By Angela FichterFeb 16, 2018, 5:21 pm136 pts
Sure, walking means fewer emissions and a healthier you. But have you ever spent an annoying amount of time trying to cross a busy street? For black people, the wait is usually even longer. Recent studies show that drivers’ racial bias lengthens wait times for black pedestrians. Along with poor…

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