The New Jim Crow
Michelle Alexander
338 pages
Argues that the War on Drugs and policies that deny convicted felons equal access to employment, housing, education and public benefits create a permanent under-caste based largely on race. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
The New Jim Crow is an eye-opening examination of the racial caste system in America, essential for understanding the complexities of race and justice today.
It changed how I understood American racism.
This book is packed with facts and provides a deep understanding of systemic issues, making it a must-read for those seeking a factual perspective.