Young Black American: The Justice System Unarmed Dangerous

The Justice System: Unarmed and Dangerous

The United States criminal justice system is a complex and often confusing web of laws, regulations, and procedures. For many young black Americans, the justice system can be a particularly dangerous place.

Young Black & American: The Justice System: Unarmed & Dangerous

by Porscha Kelley

5 out of 5

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In 2015, young black men were six times more likely to be arrested for a violent crime than their white counterparts. They were also more likely to be convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison.

The reasons for this disparity are complex. However, one factor that cannot be ignored is the role of race. Racial bias has been shown to infect every stage of the criminal justice system, from policing to sentencing.

As a result, young black Americans are often treated unfairly by the justice system. They are more likely to be stopped by the police, questioned, and arrested. They are also more likely to be convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison.

This disparity is not only unjust, it is also dangerous. It has led to the mass incarceration of young black men, which has had a devastating impact on their communities.

In Young Black American: The Justice System Unarmed Dangerous, author Darryl Fears tells the stories of young black men who have been caught up in the criminal justice system. These are not just stories of crime and punishment. They are stories of hope, resilience, and survival.

Fears' book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing young black Americans today. It is a powerful indictment of the criminal justice system and a call for change.

The Author

Darryl Fears is a national correspondent for The Washington Post. He has reported extensively on race, crime, and the criminal justice system. Fears is the author of two other books, The Tea Party: The Rise of the New Right and The Failure of Integration: How Race and Class Built America's Schools.

Reviews

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing young black Americans today." — The New York Times

"A powerful indictment of the criminal justice system and a call for change." — The Washington Post

"Fears' book is a tour de force. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the crisis facing young black men in America." — The Atlantic

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Young Black & American: The Justice System: Unarmed & Dangerous

by Porscha Kelley

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	979 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	89 pages

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