The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” School of Law Public Interest Law Speaker Series

Although Jim Crow laws institutionalizing segregation were overturned decades ago, Alexander’s book, The New Jim Crow observes that it’s perfectly legal to discriminate against convicted criminals, a group predominantly made up of African-American men. Today’s U.S. criminal justice system has relegated millions to permanent second-class status, effectively creating the same racial caste system as Jim Crow, as felons are denied basic civil and human rights long after they are released. Co-sponsored by the Missouri History Museum and the School of Law. (On the book:http://newjimcrow.com)