Roving Camera 8-9-18: Is Boston a racist city?

Historically, yes. It’s gotten a little better than it used to be. —Byron Winbush, Singer, Roxbury

To some extent. It can be very difficult for black people to find work.—Devon Harris, Dairy Clerk, Roxbury

I don’t think so. You run across some people who are racist. But there are many people who aren’t.—Elizabeth Grant, Housewife, Roxbury

Absolutely. It started here. Divide and conquer was used here before it was taken to the South.—Elvira Campbell, Taxes and Grant Writing, Roxbury

I’m from Nigeria. I have two advanced degrees. I get jobs. If you’re qualified, you can get a job.—Poju Balogun, Professor, Dorchester

Yes. There’s institutional racism. It’s not going to change until it’s to their advantage to change. —Will Smith, Retired, Mattapan