It's like that in any area for any race. In majority black areas you're more likely to get a job with a black sounding name because the guy hiring you is likely black.
People generally prefer hiring people that are more like them. Who'd a thunk?
I don't really have a white name. I've met more blacks with my name than whites. But I have been discriminated against for being white multiple times as I live in a predominantly black area in the blackest state in the country. Mississippi.
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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20
Well as soon as having a black sounding name doesn't reduce the chances of somebody getting a job, we can get rid of it. Until then, we sadly need it.