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For the rest of 2024 ColorBlind™ will be dedicated to shedding light on the pervasive presence of structural racism across different aspects of life for African Americans. Structural racism isn't just about isolated incidents of prejudice, but the systematic, historical, and institutional disadvantages built into the fabric of society. From education and healthcare to politics and media, these structures reinforce inequality. We will provide you with information on areas where structural racism takes root and persists, with each offering, diving deeper into its manifestation and consequences.

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Mass incarceration is a stark example of structural racism in the criminal justice system, disproportionately affecting African Americans. Decades of policies such as the War on Drugs, mandatory minimum sentences, and three-strikes laws have contributed to the over-policing and mass imprisonment of Black individuals. African Americans are arrested at far higher rates than their white counterparts, often for minor offenses. This has resulted in the United States having the highest incarceration rate in the world, with Black Americans making up a disproportionate share of the prison population.

Once imprisoned, African Americans face additional systemic barriers upon release. Ex-convicts often lose their right to vote, find it nearly impossible to secure employment, and are excluded from public housing and social services. This exclusion feeds into a cycle of recidivism, where those released from prison are more likely to be re-incarcerated due to a lack of opportunities.

To dismantle mass incarceration’s grip on the Black community, systemic reforms are needed—such as eliminating cash bail, reducing mandatory sentences, and promoting restorative justice. Without these changes, the criminal justice system will continue to function as a tool of structural racism, perpetuating inequality.

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