Mass incarceration disproportionately affects people of color from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
The systematic targeting of communities of color for mass incarceration is a glaring example of the deep-seated racism embedded within the criminal justice system of the United States. This insidious practice has been employed as a tool of social control and oppression, perpetuating cycles of poverty and disenfranchisement for generations of Black and Brown Americans. From the War on Drugs to harsh sentencing laws, people of color have been disproportionately impacted by policies that favor punishment over rehabilitation. The criminalization of minor offenses in these communities has led to overcrowded prisons filled with individuals who often receive harsher sentences than their white counterparts for similar crimes. The legacy of slavery and Jim Crow laws continues to reverberate through the criminal justice system, with Black and Brown individuals facing systemic discrimination at every stage of the legal process. Racial profiling, biased policing practices, and unequal access to legal re...
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