Despite reform efforts that have grown in scope and intensity over the last two decades, the machine of American mass incarceration continues to flourish. In this hour, we’re joined by formerly incarcerated activist, essayist, and organizer Emile Suotonye DeWeaver, discussing his book Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine, reflecting on his 21 years of incarceration, what it took for him to seek release, and what it means for him to challenge the white supremacy that shows up in parole boards, police unions, prison administrations, and more.
FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $150 and receive Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine: Reform, White Supremacy, and an Abolitionist Future by Emile Suotonye DeWeaver – In this reflective text, formerly incarcerated activist, essayist, and organizer Emile Suotonye DeWeaver argues that the root of the problem of mass incarceration is white supremacy. Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine combines social commentary and personal narrative. This fiery debut is an original and provocative critique of the deeply troubling racial logic behind parole boards, police unions, prison administrations, and more.
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