It all depends on the individual.
One of my best friends, who happens to be black, retired a few years ago after 30 years of flying heavies.
About 10 years ago, in conversation with him, I asked if he had ever experienced any form of emergency, mechanical failure, or otherwise.
He said, no, never, not even a close call of any kind. He went on to say that if everyone did their jobs and paid attention to detail, there should be few, if any emergencies. He is VERY detail oriented about everything.
He flew C-141s in the USAF and got his civilian multi engine Jet license in 1974.
He was REALLY pissed when an airline hired him with no interview, the only time I've ever heard him use the "N" word.
He said he wanted to be hired because of his knowledge and ability, not to be their token "N".
I never had any qualms about getting on a plane he was piloting.
Knowing the present situation though, he has voiced the same concerns the article brings up and you mentioned and is glad to be retired.