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For centuries, African Americans have been told they were free—on paper, in speeches, in legislation. But when you follow the timeline of our history in this country, it becomes clear: freedom for Black people has often been little more than a repackaged form of control.

In recent years, the United States has experienced an alarming rise in both mass incarceration and mass deportation. While these two phenomena may seem distinct at first, they share striking similarities that warrant a closer examination. In recent years, the United States has experienced an alarming rise in both mass incarceration and mass deportation. While these two phenomena may seem distinct at first, they share striking similarities that warrant a closer examination.

Throughout American history, Black men and women have been at the forefront of movements that defied oppression, challenged the institution of slavery, and reshaped the nation.