Elijah Anderson - Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life

The video discusses the concept of 'white space' and 'black space' in society, highlighting the challenges black people face when navigating predominantly white environments. The speaker shares a personal experience of racial discrimination during a vacation in Wellfleet, MA, illustrating the persistent issues of racism and lack of credibility black individuals encounter. The narrative emphasizes the mixed reception black people receive in traditionally white spaces and the stereotypes perpetuated by media about black spaces.

What is the term used to describe areas predominantly occupied by white people, which black people often find unwelcoming?

• Shared space

• Neutral space

• White space

• Black space

What assumption do many white people make about the natural space for black people?

• It is a place of opportunity

• It is a place of equality

• It is a destitute and fearsome locality

• It is a shared community

During the narrator's vacation in Wellfleet, what incident disrupted his morning jog?

• A flat tire on his bike

• A racial confrontation with a driver

• A friendly encounter with a local

• A sudden rainstorm

How does the narrator describe the experience of dealing with racism?

• Like swimming upstream

• Like climbing a mountain

• Like dodging raindrops

• Like walking on sunshine

What is a common challenge black people face when navigating white spaces?

• A surplus of credibility

• A lack of opportunities

• A persistent deficit of credibility

• An abundance of respect