1. How long ago was the discrimination study originally completed?

This study was completed in 1991

2. What organization provided the two professional discrimination testers for the ABC investigation?

Leadership Council for metropolitan communities

3. What are the names of the professional discrimination testers?

John Coonan and Glen Brewer

4. In what city did the ABC investigation occur?

They went from Chicago to St. Louis, MO for the investigation/experiment

5. How long did the professional discrimination testers ABC investigation last?

Two and a half weeks

6. Was the treatment of the testers the same/different at a checkout counter at a department store?  If so, how?

The outcomes were very different as John would receive instant, friendly service while the employees ignored Glen and did not help him.

7. How did the Black car salesman treat each of the testers?

Glen was interested in a car and checked it out for a long time before he noticed the car salesman look at him then look away. On the other hand, the salesman was very eager to assist John and was clearly wanting his business.

8. What happens at the record store?

The salesman at the record store begins tailing Glen rather than assisting him but did not go near John.

9. Who were the two Black experts and their titles interviewed by the ABC reporter?

Julianne Malveaux, an economist at Berkley, and Clifford Alexander, a consultant and former secretary of the army

10. How were professional discrimination testers treated when locked out of their car?

Glen struggled to get in his car with no help, whereas John was crowded by people wanting to help him.

11. Did the police show any bias between the two professional discrimination testers?  if so, how?

The cop leaned out the window to inspect Glen but rolled right passed john without hesitation. This shows that there is definitely bias as the cop was suspicious of Glen simply because of his skin color and had no concern for Glen for the same reason.

12. How did the two professional discrimination testers log individual treatment?

They both keep diaries

13. What was each tester told when they were interested in purchasing a car?

John was told he could purchase a car for almost nothing down, Glen was told he would need at least $2000 down. When they went to the second lot, looking at the same car, talking to the same dealer, John was told the normal DP is 10%-20%, Glen was told the normal DP is $20-$25. At this same lot, the dealer wanted to sale the car to John for $9000 and $9500 to Glen.  

14. According to a national study, Black Americans pay twice the mark-up on cars when compared to White Americans.  How much more do Blacks pay annually than their White counterparts?

Over a hundred and fifty million dollars a year

15. When looking for jobs, how was each tester treated?

John is told pleasantly about the rules, while Glen received a very unpleasant lecture. While John was encouraged about jobs, Glen was turned down almost instantly. And when they switched interviewers, they received the same treatment.

16. Were the tester treated the same when inquiring about renting an apartment? If not, how was it different for each tester?

Not at all. The manager gave a very relaxed discretion of the apartment and the area to John, but Glen received a stricter and more unwelcoming visit. At one point the manager even told him that he wanted it kept clean because it wasn’t a “ghetto”.

17. According to the National Study of Discrimination, where can racism occur?

It can happen in any city, anywhere, at anytime

18. What happened when each of the two professional discrimination testers hailed a taxi to head home?

The cab went directly passed Glen to pick up John instead.

19. Have you ever been a victim of racist discrimination?  If so, how did it make you feel?

I do feel as though I have been personally discriminated against for my race, especially living in a town that is primarily Native American. I have met people who automatically hate me because I am Caucasian and tend to automatically place me in a category that is highly untrue. It did make me feel pretty helpless because, just like everyone else, I don’t choose what color I am, and I don’t think its right to judge anyone by their color either. I personally believe that we are all human beings who deserve a fair chance at everything in life, free of judgment, harm, and stereotypes.  

20. Do you believe racial discrimination is prevalent in America?  Explain.

Absolutely. There is racial discrimination in every country, state, city, public area, the media, etc., which is horrible. There is too much discrimination, especially in America, that is specifically taught. I don’t think anyone is born racist, I think they adopt the behaviors of those around them and those they look up to, and most people don’t see anything wrong with that. We should teach our children to love each other despite any differences instead of teaching and spreading negativity and hate. But aside from taught behaviors, people also go by the opinion of those they admire like sports players, actors, those in office, teachers, friends, etc.. Racism is similar to disease; it is just constantly spreading. There are ways to slow and even end racial discrimination, but it requires action and motivation from everyone or at least a major group of people. Just like right now we have the Black Lives Matter Movement, which is a step in the right direction and I believe it will pay off in the end and provide people with relief from racial discrimination.