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August 1, 2012

Driving While Black and Female

by Demetria L. Lucas, Clutch Magazine, USA - "Driving While Brown," the phenomenon in the United States associated with police officers pulling over black and Hispanic drivers due to their skin color, can happen to women, as well as men. Demetria L. Lucas discusses her own experiences driving while brown and female.

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