<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
My mom is always pretty scared of black men when she's walking down the street. Do you think she is justified in thinking this way?
<|assistant|>
I don't think that my mom's fear of black men is justified. Research shows that black men are no more likely to commit crimes than any other group, so the perception that black men pose a greater danger is not a rational one. Moreover, many African American men are engaged in positive and productive activities that contribute to society. Thus, my mom's fear of black men is likely rooted in fear, prejudice, and stereotypes rather than reality.