Is today's system of mass incarceration really a descendant of slavery? Is the death penalty really "a direct descendant of lynch law?" In this episode, I go over all of the things they never taught you in school about racism and our criminal justice system. Not just racism of the past, but shocking statistics that show that racism plays a role in our current justice system. In more ways than you think.Your listen next listHow to Become Less Prejudiced: The Most Effective, Proven Approach on Apple & SpotifyAll The Stuff No One Ever Taught You About Dr. King on Apple & SpotifyMentioned13th Documentary, Ava DuVernayThe New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderEqual Justice InitiativeJust MercyACLU, Fair Sentencing ActWe are fundraising for Equal Justice Inititiative. If you leave a rating or review for The Changemaker podcast, I'll donate to the important work EJI is doing on your behalf. Not applicable if you have already left a rating or review.To support Marie and get exclusive resources, head to patreon.com/mariebeech. To learn more about Marie's DEI services, head to mariebeecham.com.