In this episode,a variety of different sub topics were discussed in regards to racism within the justice system. Throughout the podcast multiple different sources, such as readings from the class and credible outside sources were utilized and you are able to find the links below. In the first part of the podcast, Kenna discusses race within prisons and the cycle that takes place throughout the justice system. This aims to provide an understanding for listeners, that there are various different components that contribute to racism. One of the most important points to take note of in this section of the podcast, is the history of racism and where it stems from. Next, Bri goes on to discuss the Black Panther Party’s background, stance and aim. Shortly after, Kenna discusses stories from past history of the Black Panther party. The main purpose of this part was to inform listeners on what the Black Panther Party really is and what they do to help the community. The next topic, Bri discusses, was about the School to Prison Pipeline. Multiple different statistics were discussed to support the theory and relatable stories were shared for readers to possibly connect with. Lastly, Cameron answered questions connected to the podcast, that fellow classmates supplied. These questions and their answers provide overall clarity to the podcast, what it discusses and the purpose of it.
Sources:
“PUSHOUT:The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools"
“The Prison state” Marie Gottschalk
“The Rebirth of the Caste” Alexander
https://eji.org/videos/slavery-to-mass-incarceration
We Gon’ Be Alright - Jeff Chang
Relevant links:
https://www.aclu.org/issues/juvenile-justice/school-prison-pipeline
https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/spring-2013/the-school-to-prison-pipeline
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/black-panther-party/
https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/black-power/black-panthers
https://www.sentencingproject.org/issues/racial-disparity/
https://www.aclu.org/issues/racial-justice/race-and-criminal-justice
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-Panther-Party
