That would address just one segment of a multi layered problem. It needs a nuanced an multi layer approach. The fact that you think this is just an issue that impacts poor people shows a lack of understanding. This issue pervades almost every aspect of life. My parents are well off so they drive nice cars, always dress well, we have gone to nice places. There have been more than 20 incidents of people asking us do you stay here, why are you here, is that really your car, being followed by security in places, thinking I'm paying with ebt etc. It's deeper than that man.
EXACTLY what did I say that led you to believe that I think that only poor people are impacted? I can assure you that that is not true. However, this site is not well suited to multi-page essays.
A number of decades ago, when I lived in Minneapolis, a black family moved into an all white neighborhood in St. Paul. They had no trouble with the neighbors. In fact, many were quite welcoming. However, they had considerable trouble with the police. From time to time the police would stop them and ask them what they were doing in that neighborhood.
A black friend of mine has told me some of the things that he has experienced. For example, when he lived in New Jersey with his parents, where he was a high school student, he drove to a white neighborhood to see a friend of his. When his friend's father looked out of the window, he noticed that the police were questioning him. So, his friend's father went out and asked the police what the problem was whereupon the police asserted that they were trying to find out what the guy was doing in that neighborhood. Then, the friend's father replied that the (black) guy was there to see his son and asked if that was a problem. Then, of course, there is the "crime" of driving while black. There is also, in some parts of the country, the problem of being treated rudely in restaurants and other places. And, there has been considerable publicity about the discovery of shockingly racist posts by police on social media sites.
I disagree with the post which stated that all we have to do is wait for the old ways to die out. I suppose that that could occur, but even if it could occur, action should be taken to make the old ways die out much faster than they otherwise would.
So by now I hope you can see that I have a pretty good understanding of the problems caused by racism. Interestingly, although I am white, I have a more thorough knowledge of civil rights history than my friend who happens to be black does. But these things are more than an inconvenience. It may be responsible for some of the health problems which are more common with blacks because for many it causes constant anxiety and constant anxiety is known to create health problems.
Many religions place a strong emphasis on fairness and social justice but somehow that seems to be overlooked by many people, even those who pride themselves on being religious. For example, in Christianity we are required to love our neighbors as ourselves. In reciting the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus made it quite clear what is meant by neighbor and by love, yet somehow many Christians still find ways to rationalize doing otherwise. I find that exceedingly disturbing.
I am on your side, and I am not the only white person who is. I hope that you realize that.