The Racial Justice Initiative is a chance for members of the Micah community to take a deep dive into the systems of bias, racism, and oppression that continue to cause the racial disparities we see in D.C., in the United States, and globally. Each month, we will explore a specific area in which we see inequities across racial lines, including education, justice, healthcare, and wealth. During each thematic session we will hear from content experts, community organizers, and leaders who are working in the field to change the way race determines outcomes.
Session 2
In 1865 the last enslaved Africans learned that they were considered free by the United States government. In 2021, there are more Black men in prison than there were enslaved Black men in 1863. We’ll talk to organizers, activists, and experts about how policing, our (in)justice system, and prisons have replicated the patterns of enslavement and lead to the systematic disenfranchisement of Black families, communities, and neighborhoods.
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For more information about the first session, suggested readings, and more check out the Racial Justice Initiative Resource Page.