Question 1
What caused the speaker to become aware of his impact on public space perceptions?
Question 2
What did the speaker conclude about using intimidation as a source of power?
Question 3
What was the speaker's initial reaction to being perceived as a threat due to his race?
Question 4
What does the speaker suggest about the perception of danger based on race?
Question 5
What was the speaker's profession and how did it conflict with public perceptions?
Question 6
What strategies did the speaker adopt to appear less threatening?
Question 7
Why did the speaker cross streets and enter buildings after others?
Question 8
What is one of the broader implications of racial profiling discussed in the notes?
Question 9
How did the woman react when she perceived the speaker as a threat?
Question 10
What coping mechanism did the speaker develop in response to societal fear of black men?
Question 11
How did frequent encounters with law enforcement contribute to the speaker's understanding?
Question 12
What type of neighborhood did the key encounter occur in?
Question 13
How did the speaker deal with misunderstandings and danger related to his appearance?
Question 14
What does the speaker reflect on at the conclusion about racial dynamics?
Question 15
Where did the key encounter that highlighted racial stereotypes occur?