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In this powerful presentation at Franklin & Marshall College, Dr. Ron Daniels breaks down the historical connection between slavery, criminalization, policing, and mass incarceration in America. From slave patrols and convict leasing to the War on Drugs and the prison industrial complex, Dr. Daniels explains how systems of punishment evolved after emancipation and why many communities continue to experience over-policing and disinvestment today.
He also discusses the African worldview of collective responsibility, the importance of political organization, economic power, community investment, and why education must come before transformation.
This lecture challenges viewers to rethink policing, incarceration, democracy, and the future of public safety in America.
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📢 Support the Mission
We’re building long-term projects focused on community, history, and cultural preservation.
Visit: IBEW21.org
In this powerful presentation at Franklin & Marshall College, Dr. Ron Daniels breaks down the historical connection between slavery, criminalization, policing, and mass incarceration in America. From slave patrols and convict leasing to the War on Drugs and the prison industrial complex, Dr. Daniels explains how systems of punishment evolved after emancipation and why many communities continue to experience over-policing and disinvestment today.
He also discusses the African worldview of collective responsibility, the importance of political organization, economic power, community investment, and why education must come before transformation.
This lecture challenges viewers to rethink policing, incarceration, democracy, and the future of public safety in America.
***
About the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (#IBW21)
IBW 21 is committed to enhancing the capacity of Black communities in the U.S. and globally to achieve cultural, social, economic and political equality and an enhanced quality of life for all marginalized people.
Learn more — ibw21.org
Donate — ibw21.org/support/general
