These weren’t “criminals” in any meaningful sense.
Many were imprisoned for:
• “Vagrancy”
• Petty or fabricated charges
• Violating prohibition laws
• Being Black and available for labor
This was the convict‑lease system — slavery by another name. (cont)

They are gutting the VA, trying to reduce benefits for veterans, and just give lip service instead of providing better care and services.

Democracy In Black
Eddie S. Glaude Jr.