Posts Tagged ‘The New Jim Crow’

Ladies and gentlemen: The U.S. (in)justice system

Ladies and gentlemen: The U.S. (in)justice system
I’ve been reading, talking, and thinking a lot about justice lately.  And the deeper I get into it, the more evident it is that our justice system isn’t meeting our needs. What we want, I think, is a justice system that produces not just rehabilitation, but redemption. Is it any wonder...
April 29th, 2010 | Criminal Justice | Read More

How the War on Drugs gave birth to a permanent American undercaste

How the War on Drugs gave birth to a permanent American undercaste
Originally published on TomDispatch.com Ever since Barack Obama lifted his right hand and took his oath of office, pledging to serve the United States as its 44th president, ordinary people and their leaders around the globe have been celebrating our nation’s “triumph over race.”  Obama’s election...
March 10th, 2010 | Criminal Justice, Featured, Racial Equity | Read More

Does your race and income matter if face the death penalty?

Does your race and income matter if face the death penalty?
It is no secret that our country’s criminal justice system has consistently proven to be biased against minority communities of color. Statistics published by the NAACP show that even amongst those found guilty of crimes, African-Americans continue to be disproportionately sentenced to life in prison,...
March 5th, 2010 | Criminal Justice, Racial Equity, Talk About Race, US | Read More

Where Have All the Black Men Gone?

Where Have All the Black Men Gone?
A recurring question has surfaced in mainstream and ethnic media for more than a decade. The phrasing of the question differs depending on who’s asking the question and why, but the question tends to boil down to this: Where have all the black men gone? They’re missing in churches, missing...
February 22nd, 2010 | Criminal Justice, Politics, Racial Equity, US | Read More

The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow
It’s that time of year again, when we hear Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches in 10 second clips, the same clips that get recycled on an annual basis now — radical proclamations that have been reduced over the years to mere platitudes. His booming voice declares that he’s been...
February 10th, 2010 | African Americans, Featured | Read More