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 does the term 'white space' refer to in the context of the text?

How do black people perceive settings that are predominantly occupied by white people?

Describe the incident that the author experienced during their jog.

What feelings did the author experience after the incident with the pickup truck driver?

What metaphor did one of the author's informants use to describe the experience of facing racism?