driving while black

The phrase "driving while black" refers to the discriminatory practice of law enforcement disproportionately targeting individuals who are African American or belong to other minority groups for traffic stops or other law enforcement actions solely based on their race or ethnicity. It highlights the unfortunate reality that racial profiling occurs, where drivers from marginalized communities are subjected to unfair scrutiny and suspicion by law enforcement officers simply because of the color of their skin. This term is often used to draw attention to systemic racism and social inequalities in the criminal justice system.