Watch michelle alexanders address to general assembly 2012 andor arrange for a showing in your congregation. Not all issues presented in the introduction are followed up by questions. Book discussion group the new jim crow wright state. Designed for further reflection and discussion on the new jim crow. It landed on bestseller lists, was discussed in the media endlessly, made alexander an activistscholar hero, and led to many subsequent handbooks and publications on how to bring its prescriptions for a. Michelle alexander, host or join their local kaaac equity advisory group in hosting a discussion group to share reactions and reflections.
I use the term racial caste in this book the way it is used in common parlance to denote a stigmatized racial group locked into an inferior position by law and custom. After attending a discussion about alexanders book in 20, skellie was done talking. Apr 06, 2017 the discussion group is sponsored by the sdarj and the unitarian universalists of southern delaware. Praised by harvard law professor lani guinier as brave and bold, this book directly challenges the notion that the election of barack obama signals a new era of colorblindness. Sep 29, 2014 reporter taya flores is participating in the new jim crow discussion series. If you or your group wish to benefit from both booklets, we encourage you to begin with the study guide then move on to the organizing guide. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. This is the new normal, the new racial equilibrium. Before joining academia, alexander worked for the aclu as the director of the racial justice project. Those who believe that full equality been achieved would do well. Aug 26, 2014 theres no better book to start with on that project than michelle alexanders the new jim crow. Abi book discussion kit 2 introduction on thursday, nov. Michelle alexander is a civil rights attorney and the author of the new jim crow. The new jim crow study guide and call to action is designed as a companion to the new jim crow.
Through these events, we engaged over 800 unique participants. Ideal for individuals and groups wishing to go deeper with michelle alexanders acclaimed book, the new jim crow, these two booklets can be used independently of one another or as a companion set. Antonio espreeantonio espree was born and raised in detroit, michigan and entered the michigan department of corrections at. It argues that federal drug policy unfairly targets communities of color, keeping millions of young, black men in a cycle of poverty and behind bars. It helps answer important questions and a discussion. We will be meeting virtually via zoom and discussing the new jim crow by stanford law alumna michelle alexander, jd 92. Once in a great while a book comes along that changes the way we see the world and helps to fuel a nationwide social movement.
This book is a heavy read but it is inspiring in that it opens the door for people to educate themselves on an incarceration caste system that operates in the same manner as jim crow. The september session will focus on chapters 4 and 5. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by attorney michelle alexander, this study guide integrates chapter summaries with biblical reflections and african american historical connections. Not all issues presented in the introduction are followed up by questions because later chapters deal with the material in more depth. In this activity, students explore alexanders argument that our criminal justice system has relegated millions of people of color to a permanent secondclass status, and examine how people are challenging the policies mass incarceration and the new jim crow. We will be meeting virtually via zoom and discussing the new jim crow by stanford law alumna michelle alexander, jd 92 before joining academia, alexander worked for the aclu as the director of the racial justice project. The warehousing of innercity youths, she writes, is a new form of jim crow under which drug offendersin jail or prison, on probation or paroleare denied employment, housing, education and public benefits.
Together they formed an end the new jim crow action group in atlanta. Christa agiro, associate professor and codirector for the language arts program. Assumptions in the new jim crow here are the notes from our discussion of assumptions in michelle alexanders article on thursday, february 23, and friday, february 24, 2012, followed by a few other assumptions i have identified. Use this book discussion kit to further examine the new jim crow. Since its publication in 2010, the book has appeared on the new york times bestseller list for more. Kaaac statewide study groups project kaaac statewide. It landed on bestseller lists, was discussed in the media endlessly, made alexander an activistscholar hero, and led to many subsequent handbooks and publications on how to bring its prescriptions for a better criminal justice system to fruition. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander. Wang ea, aminawung ja, wildeman c, ross js, krumholz hm. The book discusses racerelated issues specific to africanamerican males and mass incarceration in the united states, but alexander noted that the discrimination faced by africanamerican males is. Book discussion group the new jim crow manchester, ct.
Before writing her book, alexander was the director of the racial justice project at the aclu. The new jim crow is at heart a work of historical analysis tracing the development of todays mass incarceration phenomenon. Feb 01, 2010 the warehousing of innercity youths, she writes, is a new form of jim crow under which drug offendersin jail or prison, on probation or paroleare denied employment, housing, education and public benefits. Our effort also supported 35 book groups, 10 films and other community events, and distributed 2,000 copies of the new jim crow. Jan 17, 2020 michelle alexander reflects on how her book, hardly an immediate bestseller, encouraged a discussion about criminaljustice reform and racism in america. As a followup to the broken on all sides film screening and panel discussion, mishkan shalom is hosting a book discussion and study action of the new jim crow by michelle alexander. Invite others to read the new jim crow and organize more discussion groups, perhaps including those from other faith communities and civic or community organizations. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. The discussion group is sponsored by the sdarj and the unitarian universalists of southern delaware. We can discuss below whether this works for people.
It begins with an introduction followed by four main sections. Now, tenplus printings later, the longawaited paperback version of the book lani guinier calls brave and bold, and pulitzer prizewinner david levering lewis calls stunning, will at last be. The new jim crow is a stunning account of the rebirth of a castelike system in the united states, one that has resulted in millions of african americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent secondclass statusdenied the very rights supposedly won in the civil rights movement. The launching of the war on drugs and the initial construction of the new system required. Explore the criticallyacclaimed best seller, the new jim crow. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by dr. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness is a book by michelle alexander, a civil rights litigator and legal scholar. One need only attend any number of legal conferences in the past year or so, or. Partner with black health professional groups to address known health disparities in your area. To request free copies for your study group, please click here. The new jim crow by onbldgcommunitybookclub see profile 052914. Alexanderch5, the new jim crow university of warwick. Book discussion group the new jim crow center for the.
The new jim crow is a book by michelle alexander that compares mass incarceration of africanamerican men to racial social control of the jim. University of louisville anne braden institute for social. Over the course of 2016 and 2017, we held eight community events focused on capters of the new jim crow. The new jim crow introduction and chapter 1 summary and. The social justice league book club the new jim crow. A free, downloadable pdf of the guide is available to groups that have read or are planning to read the new jim crow together, and to educators and students using the book. Reporter taya flores is participating in the new jim crow discussion series. This guide will provide links to resources for faculty who wish to integrate the fall 2019 one book, the new jim crow, into their classes.
Readers are invited to share their reactions and reflections in a safe and trusting community. The bolinga black cultural resources center is hosting a book discussion on the new jim crow mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander. Join us this quarter as we continue our book club discussions. Instant downloads of all 1297 litchart pdfs including the new jim crow. Supreme court progressed mass incarceration time after time.
The new jim crow was an undeniable phenomenon when it came out. Theres no better book to start with on that project than michelle alexanders the new jim crow. A study guide for the new jim crow the real cost of prisons. My church formed a book study group using this book and we all learned and. Reading this book gave me more context around how the u. E will be hosting a sixweek community book discussion group to read the new jim crow starting monday, september 24th, 79pm, room 2. Oct 28, 2017 join the conversation at the book discussion group. Read along with me as i lead a spiritual book group connected to the new jim crow. Forming a book group to discuss the new jim crow, by michelle alexander. The authors calls upon the reader to become informed, and to take action. It helps to answer important questions and discussion may bring out information and new points of view on questions. The new jim crow book discussion group session 4 southern. Brown university this years first readings book, the new jim crow by michelle alexander, challenged the incoming class of firstyear and transfer students with the thesis that racial discrimination against black americans may have become less overt, but persists through a high incarceration rate and its consequences.
Below is a link to the discussion guide btc put together. University of louisville anne braden institute for. The doseresponse of time served in prison on mortality. Students gather to discuss the new jim crow news from brown. The new jim crow is a stunning account of the rebirth of a castelike system in the united states, one that has resulted in millions of african americans locked behind bars and then relegated to a permanent secondclass statusdenied the very. The new jim crow by michelle alexander reading guidebook. Study questions for introduction and chapter 1 the questions are divided into questions that focus on the content of the book and discussion questions. Many in the legal academy have heard of michelle alexanders new book, the new jim crow. Suggested resources this guide will provide links to resources for faculty who wish to integrate the fall 2019 one book, the new jim crow, into their classes. Amid a national discussion on race in the criminal. Jun 24, 2017 michelle alexanders book the new jim crow changed the conversation about race, racism, and incarceration in this country. Timoth sylvia of rumfords newman congregational church, the.
The new jim crow mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness book. Jewish study guide for the new jim crow memberclicks. The book begins by disproving claims that racism is dead. Now, tenplus printings later, the longawaited paperback version of the book lani guinier calls brave and bold, and pulitzer prizewinner david levering lewis calls stunning, will at last be available. Kaaac statewide study groups project kaaac statewide study. Antonio espreeantonio espree was born and raised in detroit, michigan and entered the. Suggested resources this guide will provide links to resources for faculty who wish to integrate the fall 2019 one book, the. The question and answer section for the new jim crow is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Readers throughout kansas are invited to join our statewide initiative by committing to read the new jim crow. Our moderator, kathleen, will be leading the discussion. The new jim crow was initially published with a modest first printing and reasonable expectations for a hardhitting book on a tough topic. Please feel free to use it in your conversations about the book and about how to address mass incarceration in north carolina. So is our current system of mass incarceration page 12, middle of 3rd paragraph for discussion.
Join the conversation at the book discussion group. The new jim crow highlights the racial dimensions of the war on drugs. Michelle alexander reflects on how her book, hardly an immediate bestseller, encouraged a discussion about criminaljustice reform and racism. Dec 02, 2012 many in the legal academy have heard of michelle alexanders new book, the new jim crow.
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