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Racial makeup of private prisons shows systemic disparities, new study finds

Racial makeup of private prisons shows systemic disparities, new study finds | Colorful Prism Of Racism | Scoop.it
A disproportionate number of Hispanics are housed in private prisons across the United States, a pattern that could leave such prisons vulnerable to legal challenges, new research from Oregon State University shows.

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Are private prisoners the new slaves of the USA? | We Are Change

Are private prisoners the new slaves of the USA? | We Are Change | Colorful Prism Of Racism | Scoop.it
A new form of slavery is running strong in the United States. With only 5 percent of the total global population, the United States holds approximately 25

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And with the high African-American population behind bars... http://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/criminal-injustice-the-percentage-african


Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight, November 25, 2013 1:43 AM

And with the high African-American population behind bars... http://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/criminal-injustice-the-percentage-african

madisonandkylie's curator insight, November 26, 2013 1:44 PM

I chose this article because there is another form of slavery happening in the United States. It may not be called slavery but it is definantly similar.

Costas question: Compare and Contrast slavery and this new form of punishment.

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