In the wake of U.S. Secret Service breaches in security at the White House, Professor Richard Delgado recently told The Daily Beast it would be a mistake to discount how racism can affect an institution’s ability to function effectively.
African-American Secret Service agents have filed a lawsuit claiming the agency’s culture is racist.
When racist activity is claimed, “it creates a terrible environment for both sides of the color line,” Delgado said.
“For the minority agents who feel discriminated against, they feel unappreciated and develop a defensive attitude at best,” he said. “Many of their white colleagues see the minority agents as troublemakers scheming to get ahead, talking to lawyers.”
For more, read “It’s Not Just the Cops–Racism Is a Problem for the Secret Service, Too.”