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The Problem With The Prison Umbrella

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Louise TayLor
Jul 28, 2023
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Slavery ended in December of 1865, but the prison system is still a form of legalized slavery for minorities. The mass incarceration rate is a serious problem in the United States and has only grown from the 1800s. Around 2016, approximately 1.5 million people were in prison.  12-13% of the national population is African-American but they make up over o…

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