Social Justice Issues

This seemingly minor clause created a massive loophole that has been exploited throughout American history. And that loophole was weaponized in ways that have perpetuated systems of oppression and exploitation long after the formal abolition of slavery.

For centuries, African Americans have been told they were free—on paper, in speeches, in legislation. But when you follow the timeline of our history in this country, it becomes clear: freedom for Black people has often been little more than a repackaged form of control.

In recent years, the United States has experienced an alarming rise in both mass incarceration and mass deportation. While these two phenomena may seem distinct at first, they share striking similarities that warrant a closer examination. In recent years, the United States has experienced an alarming rise in both mass incarceration and mass deportation. While these two phenomena may seem distinct at first, they share striking similarities that warrant a closer examination.