A look into the history of the prison system in the United States

The United States has the highest rate of incarceration of any country in the world.

The country represents only 5% of the global population but 25% of the prison population. Here’s a look into the prison system in the United States and how slavery and racism contributed to it.

Watch the full report above to learn more.

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