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How the Black Lives Matter movement made us aware of the prominent problem…
How the Black Lives Matter movement made us aware of the prominent problem of racial discrimination in the Justice System against the african-american community in the US
Key Facts
- African Americans are 50% more likely to be wrongfully convicted
- In 2004, more than 40% of the prisoners inmates were african american. African american's are seven percent more. likely to have a worse sentence.
- The United States of America states that one should not pe penalized based on the color of their skin and everyone should have equal protection by the law in the 14th Amendment Act.
- In the american justice system the racial breakdown is 12% white, 72% african american and 16% hispanic of all present inmates.
- There are multiple instances of murders or any other illeagal activity that white men haven’t been held accountable for or given a fair sentence
Causes
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- Labelling and believing stereotypes
- Looking down at the community
- Look at past examples as evidence
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Consequences
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- Rebelling against the law
- Other countries following the same movement
- The police forces get defunded and people loose their jobs
Courses of Action
- Defunding the police teams in cities
- Donating money to charity groups who are working to make the african american community feel safer