The War on Drugs and Racial Profiling

What was the reason behind the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act in the US?

• To ban immigration solely on the basis of race

• To promote racial equality

• To encourage Chinese workers to leave the country

• To protect the rights of Chinese workers

Which racial minority was targeted during the crack cocaine hysteria in the 1980s?

• African-Americans

• Asian-Americans

• Hispanic-Americans

• Native Americans

Who is considered the architect of the modern war on drugs?

• Harry Anslinger

• Richard Nixon

• George Floyd

• Michael Brown

What is the impact of the era of mass incarceration on people of color?

• Disproportionate imprisonment

• Equal treatment in the criminal justice system

• Decreased racial disparities

• Improved socioeconomic conditions

What percentage of the world's prisoners are in the United States?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

What is the primary reason for the disproportionate targeting of Black and Brown people in drug law enforcement?

• Racial bias

• Higher drug usage rates

• Increased criminal activity

• Lack of community support

What percentage of searches in London were carried out under the Misuse of Drugs Act?

• Over 65%

• Less than 20%

• 50%

• 30%

What is the main goal of the war on drugs according to the DEA?

• To combat drug addiction

• To reduce drug-related crimes

• To protect public health

• To wage war against people of color

What is the impact of the war on drugs on communities of color?

• Disproportionate arrests and longer prison sentences

• Equal treatment in the criminal justice system

• Improved socioeconomic conditions

• Decreased racial disparities

What is the importance of understanding the racist origins of the war on drugs?

• To imagine a better future

• To justify racial profiling

• To promote drug legalization

• To support law enforcement actions