Coleman Hughes on the Legacy of Slavery
The Good Fight
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Exploring the Legacy of Slavery and Crime in America
This chapter examines a college course focused on slavery's legacy, encouraging critical thinking about its modern repercussions, such as mass incarceration and crime rates. It navigates contrasting scholarly perspectives and critiques narratives surrounding the war on drugs and the racial justice system. The discussion emphasizes nuanced analysis over oversimplified views, calling for a deeper understanding of social issues and their structural causes.
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