From health care to housing to education to employment, institutional racism is everywhere. The impact of institutional racism is far-reaching; it is a vicious cycle that takes a toll on individuals and society. Here s an overview of this historic and still prevalent form of discrimination that disproportionately affects the Black community. Institutional-Racism-Explainer-GettyImages-1299969348-151815048
What is institutional racism?
Institutional racism, also known as systemic racism, is maintained by the policies and power structures that have their roots in white privilege. While interpersonal racism shows up in the individual biases we hold for and against others based on race, institutional racism is embedded into the structures of our society leading people of different races to have different outcomes when it comes to housing, employment, health, finance, and education.