Driving While Black, abbreviated as DWB, is a phrase in the contemporary American vernacular that refers to the racial profiling of black drivers. The phrase implies that a motorist may be pulled over by a police officer simply because he or she is black, and then questioned, searched, and/or charged with a trivial offense. This concept stems from a history of institutional racism in the United States, United Kingdom, and other countries.
"Driving While Black" is word play on the name of a real U.S. crime, driving while intoxicated, commonly referred to as DWI.
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