We discovered SNL’s skit on YouTube. We watched a few times, howled with laughter each time then thought: the humor and cultural observation would make it a non-threatening but thought-provoking conversation starter on race. Watch it alone. Watch it with your team. Either way, be sure to reflect on or discuss the questions below.

Reflection Questions

• What’s funny about the skit?
• What’s not funny about the skit?
• Are you familiar with the research on racial bias in technology apps? If not, here is an article to get started.