What’s the price of prejudice? Shawn Rochester, author of ‘The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America’

When it comes to discussing racism, much of the debate focuses on how immoral and nonsensical it is, and while it is certainly both of those things, it can often be hard to quantify its material impact. Just what is the price of prejudice, and who exactly is responsible for perpetuating or ending it? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Shawn Rochester, author of ‘The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America’.

Worlds Apart is a fast-paced, in-depth discussion on the most pressing issues facing the world today.It strives to depart from the traditional Q&A form of interview in favor of a more emotive and engaging conversation. Host Oksana Boyko is not afraid to ask the hard questions that others avoid, with the aim of promoting intelligent public debate.