African american Quote by Randall Robinson
“One out of every eight prisoners in the world is an African American. We are warehousing people as a profit to shareholders or for benefits to communities that get to host federal prisons. It is modern slavery.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, 2018
A disproportionate share of prisoners are African American, turning incarceration into profit‑driven exploitation akin to modern slavery.
In simple terms: Prison system exploits Black people.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic injustice.
Themes
justice
racism
incarceration
Mood
outraged
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community advocacy
- legal aid
Key Concepts
sociology
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can profit motives be removed?
- What reforms reduce racial disparity?
A Different Perspective
Economic incentives perpetuate the system.
