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"The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander is a compelling read that challenges readers to rethink the systems of racial control in the United States. This book delves deep into the criminal justice system and exposes how it perpetuates racial discrimination and inequality. Alexander argues that the mass incarceration of African Americans functions as a contemporary system of racial caste, reminiscent of the Jim Crow laws that enforced segregation. By highlighting the intersection of race and the law, this book encourages readers to engage critically with societal structures and consider the impact of their own beliefs and actions. It is not just a book about crime; it’s an invitation to understand the broader implications of systemic racism and to advocate for change. If you care about justice and equality, "The New Jim Crow" is a must-read that will provoke thought and inspire action.Recommended by a diverse group of influential figures, including authors, entrepreneurs, and media personalities, this book has garnered attention from leaders in various fields. Notably, voices like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, along with educators and musicians, underline its significance within both academic and cultural contexts. This intersection of leaders from education, technology, and the arts reflects a growing awareness and concern for social justice issues, making "The New Jim Crow" a critical read for those who wish to understand and challenge systemic inequalities.
Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement. The New Jim Crow is such a book. Praised by Harvard Law professor Lani Guinier as "brave and bold," this book directly challenges the notion that the election of Barack Obama signals a new era of colorblindness. With dazzling candor, legal scholar Michelle Alexander argues that "we have not ended racial caste in America; we have merely redesigned it." By targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of color, the U.S. criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control—relegating millions to a permanent second-class status—even as it formally adheres to the principle of colorblindness. In the words of Benjamin Todd Jealous, president and CEO of the NAACP, this book is a "call to action."
Called "stunning" by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David Levering Lewis, "invaluable" by the Daily Kos, "explosive" by Kirkus, and "profoundly necessary" by the Miami Herald, this updated and revised paperback edition of The New Jim Crow, now with a foreword by Cornel West, is a must-read for all people of conscience.
People recommending The New Jim Crow
What readers say about ‘The New Jim Crow’
Bill Gates on The New Jim Crow
"Offers an eye-opening look into how the criminal justice system unfairly targets communities of color, and especially Black communities."
J. Cole on The New Jim Crow
J. Cole mentioned reading this book on The Fayetteville Observer.
Mark Zuckerberg on The New Jim Crow
"I've been interested in learning about criminal justice reform for a while, and this book was highly recommended by several people I trust."
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