Forman, James, Jr., 1967-

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July 17, 2017

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How Black Leaders Unwittingly Contributed To The Era Of Mass Incarceration

James Forman Jr., son of civil rights activists, says that African-American leaders seeking to combat drugs and crime often supported policies that disproportionately targeted the black community.

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