Kris Theus

COMM 215

8 Sept 2014

Karen Lawler

Job Discrimination among minorities in the US

Many establishments today pride themselves on welcoming all communities, cultures and backgrounds to their businesses as a way of showing non- discrimination or prejudice to customers and potential workers. However, we see instances of discrimination on the news amongst our minority celebrities who have been mistreated on the account of the color of their skin. For example, Oprah Winfrey well known African American TV mogul reported to entertainment tonight that she was discriminated against just last year when she tried to buy an expensive purse at a store and was denied by the teller who stated that the purse was too expensive and that she should choose another less expensive purse. Also, in 1994, the well-known restaurant chain, Denny’s, were sued in race bias suits for 54 million dollars to customers that were discriminated against while dining at their restaurant. Some customers complained that they were made to pay higher prices for food than white customers and in some cases minority customers were treated rudely. The same discrimination can be seen in the workplace today and could be the reason for high unemployment in the US among young minorities. The unemployment rate among young minorities in the US is higher than those of white Americans. As you walk into establishments from as early as the 1960’s to the post Great Recession more white employees than minority employees will be seen in the work force. I believe that the Great Recession has made impact on many workers in the US but studies will show that minorities will suffer two times more than their white counterparts. According to an article, “Black unemployment rate is consistently twice that of whites” written by Drew DeSilver states, “The unemployment rate among blacks is about double that