Reuben A. Buford May

Reuben A. Buford May, a sociologist from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, delves into the troubling world of antiblack discrimination in urban nightclubs. He reveals startling findings on how Black men often face higher drink prices compared to their white counterparts. Through his fieldwork in Chicago, he uncovers systemic practices affecting Black patrons, highlighting multiple forms of discrimination beyond just isolated incidents. The study not only sheds light on these issues but also emphasizes the economic and social importance of urban nightclubs.