"The New Jim Crow" - Author Michelle Alexander, George E. Kent Lecture 2013

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gln1JwDUI64


Michelle Alexander, highly acclaimed civil rights lawyer, advocate, Associate Professor of Law at Ohio State University, and author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, delivers the 30th Annual George E. Kent Lecture, in honor of the late George E. Kent, who was one of the earliest tenured African American professors at the University of Chicago. …

Who's watching in 2020 with me
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Excellent data. After 22 years in Federal and State prison. I became a Algebra 1 Certified Teacher for Baltimore City Public School Systems at Fredrick Douglass High School across from Mondawmin Mall...Thank you for your candor and clarity...
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2022 and still going. This gem will last as long as YouTube lasts to enlighten the people
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This is a lecture that deserves much more attention.... There is a tremendous dignity in Michelle Alexander's analysis and understanding of the racial present and collective futures facing the United States.
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I was here 4 years ago and i am here again! You opened our eyes, never stop ma'am! Never!!
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She brought tears to my eyes..I love the passion..
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That was a extremely powerful speech made by a very articulate and deep thinking black woman!! Michelle Alexander would be the best choice for this nation, for this country, if she ever sort office as President of These United States! She would have my vote, and many others as well!
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Wonderful presentation. Ms. Alexander's movement she has described is what is happening now!
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Beautiful + intelligent. I love when speakers share their personal growth. Thank you for sharing this Prof. Michelle. This is an eye-opener. Prefer this to 13th. Definitely reading the book.
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This was probably one of the most emotional, awakening speeches I've heard. The fact that it dates back to 2013 and yet is so relatable is baffling. Our world, not just the U.S., needs an awakening. From all of us.
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Great Lecture, this sister is speaking real truth.
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Thank you Michelle Alexander for this great speech.
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Amazing speech! What a beautiful heart. We have a lot work needs to be done but, it starts with us first. Looking into our neighbor whatever color he or she is and loving them as we love ourselves.
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Thank you so much Michelle Alexander, for bringing to light the real reason behind the war on drugs. I applaud you on your research and effort to do, what may be perceive as the impossible by human standard, but as a child of God, I know you was given this to you while you was yet in the womb, because Almighty God had equipped you to do this work for him to help the helpless. Thank you for giving hope to the hopeless and insight to the unknowing. God bless you and family!! Love And Peace.
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She never looked at her notes once. This is a woman who speaks from a beautiful heart, and a brilliant mind. 
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I have known that the US criminal justice system was bad, but this really changed my perspective. I am so ashamed of our country. She so eloquently proved that this country is racist to the core.
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Awesome speaker! We've got a lot of work to do. Praying for a great awakening in America.
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I’m about to order her book from Amazon. I’ve never been a reader but that’s about to change. My ancestors were lynched and murdered for learning to read and write. Here I am taking it for granted.
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Opened up my blind eyes....thank you Dr. Alexander.
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This is a great Lecture.. amazed by her strength and knowledge.
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I read this book and there is also a study guide. She truly speaks from the heart.
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Salutes, what an inspiration this great professor is. 🙌🙌🙌
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I love this talk!!!!!!!  Thank you for dealing with such a huge cancer in this society.  We have been controlled far too long by the elite!!!!!!!  Love your spirit and your heart!  Love your humanity!
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Powerful and inspiring. She gave very clear cut direction on where we as a people need to go with this. Thank you so much Michelle!
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You go my sister you hit it right on the mark. You is an inspiration and hope for anyone who cares to listen!! Peace and love!!.
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this is a really important lecture. the manner in which she lays out the facts of this argument is so clear that any person of good faith will be persuaded. i have seen this a long time coming, but it is tough convincing people bc they don't want to see their society in this light. regardless we have to make this right.
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She spoke coherently and lucidly for over an hour without repeating things. So gentle in the way she speaks yet, so incisive. Prof Michelle Alexander, you are not only of one the best orators of our time, you are an outstanding advocate for social, economic and political justice. Beautiful inside out. Thank you for such a lecture. I watched everything and we promise to be ambassadors for change........A speech made in 2013 can still make headline news in America in 2020 because nothing seems to have changed over there.
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I truly believe that this message needs to get out, like world wide. This is maybe a long shot, but how many of us would love to see her book in the form of a TV series where each chapter would come to life with true experiences and examples. Some of us learn and retain more by visualizing what is being taught.
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We just finished another powerful Black unity party in the Harper park in Atlanta. I would like to thank all the wonderful postive members of our race who cared enough about our race to participate. I want to send shouts out to my wife Jewellean Hill for cooking  and to my daughter Kedra Hill for coming and bringing my grandson Kaden to the Black unity party. This is two members of my family who show me support in my mission to help improve our race. I thank God, Jesus and the universe for you two fantastic ladies. 8-17-16
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Just a terrific message and challenge for all in our society. Thank you Att Alexander
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We love you my queen. Spoke with eloquence passion,dignity,clarity and character not to mention truth. 😇😇🥰
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just love the fact that your fighting for the ones that no longer can fight....your a beautiful human being that truly embodies everything Great about America... fight on sister fight on!!!
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Wow! I am grateful for intellectual people like yourself! Thank you for this.
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This Author is beautiful in heart and mind . Thank her for being a great voice and a courageous heart . ❤️
it is a refreshing feeling to have a sister speaking on our behalf. at a time when we need each other the most. blessing for her, for all she's doing for us. Thank you Michelle Alexander
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I am so glad I listened, I work as a Judicial Assistant and see for myself the unfair as far as numbers is concerned as the jailing on Black, and Brown children.
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Dear Michelle Alexander you are on 🎯. God bless you 💙
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I love you Mrs. Alexander! Malcolm and Martin and all the other Civil Rights leaders who died trying to make this country equal for all would be so proud of you!
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Your book has changed my life! never will i look at my nation the same. Not until freedom truly is...
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Watching this on July 2020
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When I saw this Professor, on C-Span, during the previous administration. I was gonna purchase a copy of the book. Now that I've heard this prof, speak, I'll need at least half dozen, for the fathers! WELL DONE, "Keep On Movin!"
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I was taking American History at a predominantly white college when I read her book. Her book is a crash course on post Civil War American history. Buy it!
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A 'Great', presentation. This is so timely and needs to be heard by all.
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God ! How she breaks it down...wow . Brilliant!!!
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I'm 27 minutes into this and WOW, even at this point, this is soooo, sooooo, soooooooo POWERFUL....
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Eloquent, intelligent, thought-provoking, and profound from beginning to end. It’s obvious she did her homework, and she’s also speaking from experience. She is to be celebrated. I’m sure the “powers-that-be” are already trying to come up with ways to silence her, because the truth of what she’s saying can crumble their long-running and despicable agenda.
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This is so full of awesome I hardly even have words for it. She speaks the truth; I'm sorry that some of you either can't hear that or choose not to. 
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I will be buying her book!!! I love the truth to this.
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This made me cry but it also gave new meaning to what my soul has suffered emotionally. It hurts to hear but I’m better for having the knowledge of some reasons why.
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She is amazing!! So brilliant and authentic💜💜💜💜
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She's a great speaker, but her book, is really where all the in-depth detail is. If anyone is still questioning the reality of this issue, pick up this book, and look at the enormous amount of sources that is sighted. I'm a white, middle class, woman and I would have never considered any of this had I not picked up her book. Definitely inspires change. 
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Brilliant woman with a brilliant, clear and relevant message.
This woman is incredible. What a brute force of nature. Im speechless being confronted with here strength, compassion, competence. Im impressed to see her fighting for such an important cause for years and still staying strong and compassionate.
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23:35 and I'm feeling so emotional. The plight of my brothers and sister is so real in this godforsaken country.
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Michelle Alexander I really appreciate your speech; it's definitely God sent and u are a child of God who's truely being a servent of God for speaking the truth; for God says ' I am the truth, I am the light '. I would love to meet with u and talk.
This is the third time I have watched this, and it makes me cry. I am white, British, and care with a passion. The scariest thing is the private prisons being listed on the stock exchange. Bless Michelle Alexander .... I will share this where ever I can
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The most amazing speaker I have ever seen or heard. From the heart and factual. Wow
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A speaker with tremendous integrity!
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I just love the unfiltered truths she's spilling
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This video should have 100 million views. At least. 
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I've listened to this speech at 25 times. One of the most awakening speeches I've ever heard. I made my son listen to it and challenged him to have his peers listen. I know some have.
this woman deserves to go down as a national hero. saw her speak about 4 years ago, i've never seen so many jaws drop. truly revolutionary.
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Great lecture, it's sad because you can see the pain in her eyes and voice, we must do better and we will do better.
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Smart, intelligent, articulate, insightful, bold, black, beautiful! That’s who she is!
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You notice how she hardly is never looking at her notes? She's speaking this evil truth in such a beautiful way from the heart....
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Incredible! All Facts! The fastest hour plus ever because she was engaging. What she so skillfully described is what I saw in my community growing up. We must demand change.
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What a highly intelligent women she is to articulate these problems so well. She is awesome!
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This is powerful enlightened and very educational, I find that what's Michelle is talking about is what was still is.
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Everybody protect this lady! ✊🏾
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Thank you and God Bless you, Michelle Alexander..
She's shedding a Whole bunch of Light and exposing a lot of corruption !
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I used to work as a nurse in a jail in the midwest. Most depressing job ive ever had.
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This is a very important and real speech! Very much needed today.
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This is the realest of the real. Thanks M. Alexander. You nailed it. Plain and simple.
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powerful,informative,very insightful,a delight to watch and contemplate over!!
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Wow,Wow,Wow. Dr Alexander has the truth so well put, so eloquently spoken and just such an humanitarian she is...She is a reflection of true love and also a warrior! I am from Columbus,OH who is a huge Farrakhan fan, and I would love to know how I could support Dr.Alexander. How did I miss this 7 yrs ago?...(smh) Columbus,OH gives thanks for Michelle Alexander !
She is amazing! Such a powerful talk!!!
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Hard facts shrouded in humility and passion make people listen.
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Enjoyable! Edify, with substance. Presenter knowledgeable about US systems.
Powerful!  Her book is a must read.  Has been on my independent study course reading list since publication!
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One of the most important and prolific Speeches since the times of Dr. King and Malcolm X
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I seen her speak at IN. I. N.W., She held my attention and moved me to tears. I bought her book and will never forget her infinite wisdom...
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Checkmate!!! This is so relevant to what’s happening in our society today. Thank you for this much needed discussion
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Very deep and true words of wisdom and research and intelligence . Awesome speech absolutely brilliant.
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this woman has really opened my mind a lot wider, and her facts her really on point.
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she admits complicity in the system, while she could have chosen to look away, climb the financial ladder like most of us. and most of her colleagues would support that decision. that's courage plain and simple.
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Nice, enlightening speech. The professor not only mentions the problems, but also recommends solutions to the problems. And lovely to look at, too. Thank you for posting.
This was an amazing talk!!!
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