The New Jim Crow
2010-02-20T09:15:23-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/c18/292183-06-m.jpgMichelle Alexander talked about her new book The New Jim Crow. The book is about the incarceration of young black men and how difficult it is for them to rebuild their lives while on parole or probation. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
The death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig was announced at the end of the program.
The death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig was announced at the end of the program.
Michelle Alexander talked about her new book The New Jim Crow. The book is about the incarceration of young black men and how difficult it… read more
Michelle Alexander talked about her new book The New Jim Crow. The book is about the incarceration of young black men and how difficult it is for them to rebuild their lives while on parole or probation. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
The death of former Secretary of State Alexander Haig was announced at the end of the program. close
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