Dr. George Banks
Growing up in Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Banks has been significantly influenced by the New England history of protest that has encompassed, among other things, America’s fight for freedom as well as movements for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for African Americans. 
Articles by this Author
A Personal Case Study of Racial Profiling in America
- By Dr. George Banks
- Published 08/11/2009
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This is part two of last week’s article (Vol. 14 Issue 27) “A First-hand Look at Racial Profiling in America.”I took my first step. I sent a letter to the head of the police authority that has jurisdiction for where I was stopped. No place in the letter did I mention that my daughter and I were African-American. No place in the letter did I mention “racial profiling” or claim racism or unfair treatment.
A First-hand Look at Racial Profiling in America
- By Dr. George Banks
- Published 08/3/2009
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Dr. George Banks and his daughter, Alicia.
Racism and related issues persist to this day in all aspects of our society. These issues are reflected in longstanding disparities between the life experiences of African-Americans and “mainstream” Americans. If African-Americans come to understand that assumptions about effectiveness breed and sustain racism, then African-Americans can take the initiative to resolve these critical problems.