I’m afraid of most black men.

Maureen C.
Kenosha, WI

I work in a library with a lot of African American patrons, and I tense up when black men come in, especially if there is a group of them together. I saw my father work harmoniously with his African American colleagues, have had many black friends, and still feel anxious when I have to interact with some African American men. It’s not rational, but it’s real.