First Step – One of the Biggest Criminal Justice Reforms in Decades

This week from TheRoot.com, journalist Anne Branigin heralds the First Step criminal justice legislation that was heartily passed by the United States Senate on Tuesday night in an 87-12 vote. Due to the high numbers of incarcerated African Americans throughout the country, First Step may have a disproportionate
effect on those communities. But despite the bill’s limitations and caveats, many advocates for criminal justice reform expect it to be a tremendous blessing, especially in that it may move state legislatures in similar directions.

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Is Black Male Privilege A Real Issue in Our Community?

Some argue that black male privilege is real, as the recent news of black males has been overshadowing the mass incarceration rate of women along with their disparities. It is also argued that women can be found championing the cause of black males, but the same is not always true when roles are reversed. Read the article to form your own opinion on the subject.

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1.5 Million Missing Black Men

For every 100 black women, there are only 83 black men. Among whites, it’s 99 men/100 women, nearly parity. Mass incarceration and early death are principal factors. In certain cities, including Milwaukee, more than 42% of black men are missing. This has serious ramifications for community and family life.

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