According to this video and supporting research, Black defendants in the U.S. are receiving longer prison sentences—on average—than White defendants for comparable crimes, with significant disparities in likelihood of incarceration and sentence length.
Kay Chambers Washington received her BS Degree in Sociology from Shaw University – Raleigh, North Carolina. She has over 30 years of experience working with individuals with Mental Health and Substance Use/Abuse Disorders. She possesses a genuine passion for helping others.
Mr. Jackson is a Reentry Support Specialist and was directly impacted by justice involvement.
Linda Davis has over 30 years of professional fundraising experience as a political consultant for local, state and national candidates.
Representative Garland Pierce is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who has represented the state’s 48th district (including constituents in Hoke and Scotland counties) since 2005.