There's several reasons actually, the primary one that's referenced is pointing to the fact that approximately 25% of black citizens don't have government issued ID, whereas only 8% of white citizens don't. Getting that ID also typically costs money and travel time, and that 25% is overwhelmingly below the poverty line, meaning they very likely don't have the money or time off work to spare to get an ID.
You can argue the merits but they aren't saying it's racist just for fun, they're saying it because we do have data points that show it impacts black communities more than white.
Which study are you referring to specifically? 25% of all black people not having ID seems high from the studies I've read, but most studies I'm familiar with are from 2012 or older. The lack of an ID mainly affects young people, as people over 21 need ID's to engage in various adult activities. The studies I've read that say "up to 25%" are referring to the 18-29 year old demographic, or something similar.
All you have to do is ask the follow up question:
Why do you think it’s racist?
There's several reasons actually, the primary one that's referenced is pointing to the fact that approximately 25% of black citizens don't have government issued ID, whereas only 8% of white citizens don't. Getting that ID also typically costs money and travel time, and that 25% is overwhelmingly below the poverty line, meaning they very likely don't have the money or time off work to spare to get an ID.
You can argue the merits but they aren't saying it's racist just for fun, they're saying it because we do have data points that show it impacts black communities more than white.
Which study are you referring to specifically? 25% of all black people not having ID seems high from the studies I've read, but most studies I'm familiar with are from 2012 or older. The lack of an ID mainly affects young people, as people over 21 need ID's to engage in various adult activities. The studies I've read that say "up to 25%" are referring to the 18-29 year old demographic, or something similar.