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The Roots of American Racism: Part 2
43:18 - 50:02 (06:44)
This episode discusses the biased portrayal of black people responsible for the condition of poverty and incarceration, anti-literacy laws that prevented black people from learning to read, and how black literate people were manipulated during voting periods.
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This podcast discusses the history of voter suppression in America, particularly against Black Americans.
43:18 - 45:09 (01:51)
Summary
This podcast discusses the history of voter suppression in America, particularly against Black Americans. It highlights the discrimination and disenfranchisement tactics that have been used and continue to be used to minimize black voting rights.
ChapterThe Roots of American Racism: Part 2
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker tackles the issue of biases towards black people in America, debunking the notion that they are entirely responsible for their condition of poverty and incarceration.
45:09 - 47:58 (02:48)
Summary
The speaker tackles the issue of biases towards black people in America, debunking the notion that they are entirely responsible for their condition of poverty and incarceration. He also emphasizes the need for individuals to own up to their mistakes and the lack of power shift in the country compared to other countries that have experienced power transitions.
ChapterThe Roots of American Racism: Part 2
EpisodeJon Talks Racial Injustice & Inflation
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The American Legal System often treats those who are innocent and poor worse than those who are guilty and wealthy.
47:58 - 50:02 (02:04)
Summary
The American Legal System often treats those who are innocent and poor worse than those who are guilty and wealthy. The case of Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit, exemplifies this injustice.