From the page: "More than 60% of the people in prison are now racial and ethnic minorities. For Black males in their twenties, 1 in every 8 is in prison or jail on any given day. These trends have been intensified by the disproportionate impact of the "war on drugs," in which three-fourths of all persons in prison for drug offenses are people of color. "
Nationally, an estimated 5.3 million Americans are denied the right to vote because of laws that prohibit voting by people with felony convictions. This fundamental obstacle to participation in democratic life is exacerbated by racial disparities in the criminal justice system, resulting in an estimated 13% of Black men unable to vote.
From the page: ""A Librarian at the Kitchen Table" continues the earlier blog "A Librarian at Every Table." Librarians build community by working as advocates for social justice and human rights."
"A Librarian at the Kitchen Table" continues the earlier blog "A Librarian at Every Table." Librarians build community by working as advocates for social justice and human rights.
Feb 28, 2:09am