Michelle Alexander
Law professor and author of The New Jim Crow
Born
October 7th, 1967
57 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An American law professor, author, and activist, focused on civil rights and social justice issues. The work highlights racial discrimination within the criminal justice system, examining how mass incarceration affects communities of color. The book explores historical and contemporary issues related to race and the law, advocating for significant reforms. A senior contributor to numerous publications, efforts include speaking engagements and policy consultations aimed at promoting racial equality.
Authored 'The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness'
Served as a law professor at Ohio State University
Contributed to various articles and discussions on civil rights
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