Maryland Imprisonment Of Black People

A recent report from the Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative reveals a stark racial disparity in the state's incarceration rates: while Black Marylanders constitute approximately 30% of the population, they represent 71% of those incarcerated in state correctional facilities. This disproportionate representation underscores the systemic targeting of Black communities and individuals experiencing poverty within the criminal justice system. The report highlights how historical injustices, such as slavery and segregation, have evolved into modern practices that continue to criminalize poverty and disproportionately affect Black residents.Check out the webiste for more infohttp://treyevansthepeoplesvoice.com/  #thepeoplesvoicepodcast#social issuesCopyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research