I've worked at least one technical job where having having a "black" or even just generally "American" name would send a job application straight to the trash.

I've worked at least one technical job where having having a "black" or even just generally "American" name would send a job application straight to the trash. Relevant: "Are Emily and Brendan More Employable than Lakisha and Jamal?" http://www.chicagobooth.edu/pdf/bertrand.pdf http://www.chicagobooth.edu/pdf/bertrand.pdf edit: I see martey beat me to it.