18. The Prison Industrial Complex

Slavery hasn't gone anywhere. It, like everything else, evolves and changes. This week we talk about the U.S. prison system. Specifically, the beginning; the key players who would set the stage for an entire generation gone missing. Consider this a first in a series of episodes on this topic. End mass incarceration and prison for profit. Shout out to Daniel Collins of @confessionsofaconvict for being a voice for the voiceless. Sources: Reyes, Cazzie. "State-Imposed Forced Labor: History of Prison Labor in the U.S". End Slavery Now. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Selman, Donna; Leighton, Paul (2010). Punishment for Sale: Private Prisons, Big Business, and the Incarceration Binge. @confessionsofaconvict Follow us on Instagram Producer: Mat Trewhit @mattrewhit Podcast: @noties1879podcast Angelene: @angelenekp Ashneil: @ashneilprakash