Michelle Alexander (author of "The New Jim Crow")

Michelle Alexander is a legal scholar and advocate who authored "The New Jim Crow," a influential book that examines how mass incarceration in the United States disproportionately affects African Americans. She argues that the criminal justice system acts as a form of racial control, similar to earlier segregation laws, by creating a system where millions are imprisoned or labeled as criminals, which then limits their rights and opportunities. Her work highlights the ongoing racial inequalities embedded in laws, policies, and societal structures, urging reforms to address systemic injustice and promote racial equity in the justice system.