Stephen Lawrence Inquiry (1999)
Students will investigate the origins of the prison-industrial complex and the 'War on Drugs,' analyzing their racial dimensions and impact on Black communities.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine reflected racial bias.
- Explain the historical context and motivations behind the 'War on Drugs'.
- Evaluate the extent to which 'tough on crime' rhetoric was a response to civil rights gains.
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