Symposium III: What’s the Mathematics—Prison, Demographics, Profits, and Penalties
This symposium delves into the story that numbers tell to uphold the prison industrial complex, examining how demographics intersect with systemic profit motives and punitive measures. Through a critical Afrocentric lens, we explore the possibilities of a decolonized justice system—one that dismantles entrenched frameworks of racial and economic oppression, reimagining accountability and restoration beyond incarceration. Join leading thinkers and activists as they navigate the numbers that sustain injustice and envision a new paradigm for healing and equity. - AI Prompted