James Forman, Jr. Robin D. Kelley is the Gary B. In the case of a FULL program your free reservation may not guarantee admission. We recommend arriving early. Forman shows us that the first substantial cohort of black mayors, judges, and police chiefs took office amid a surge in crime and drug addiction. In response, these officials embraced tough-on-crime measures that would have unforeseen but devastating consequences for residents of poor black neighborhoods.
A former public defender in Washington, D. A big deal and a major breakthrough. His approach is compassionate. The effect, for the reader, is devastating. Your email address will not be published.
Foreman is correct. The defendant is sentenced to an institution known for its bad environment. The young man will receive little in the way of education while he is there or job opportunities once he is released. Moreover, to hear King's words being used by a black judge to champion such systematic injustice is almost more than Foreman can bear.
He realizes that this is merely one event in a much larger story that needs to be told. Read more from the Study Guide. Browse all BookRags Study Guides. All rights reserved.
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