Diversity in criminal justice

http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/05/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/04/the-myth-of-police-reform/390057/ http://www.okayplayer.com/news/ta-nehisi-coates-reparations-confederate-statues-interview.html Please read both articles and listen to the interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates carefully and respond to these questions. What did you learn about the impact of Slavery, Jim Crow and mass incarceration? How does these actions (mass incarceration, white supremacy, slavery and Jim Crow) impact and traumatize communities of color? Why is the knowledge of white supremacy, slavery, Jim Crow and mass incarceration important for both Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice officials? Why does the author call police reform a myth? Based on the arguments Ta-Nehisi Coates is making about Police reform, how would you advise Law Enforcement and Correctional agencies in their efforts to avoid another Ferguson or Baltimore in their communities. Your responses to these questions must be thoughtful, critical and mindful. I want you to always have an informed opinion. Reading these articles will afford you a deep understanding of racism and classism in our country. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be able to respond to the questions above in a thoughtful, critical and mindful manner. For each question, please provide two to three paragraphs. The last paragraph should be a reflection of your own thoughts about the information found in the article.Please be creative and share your thoughts beyond the guided questions I have provided.