Black Silent Majority

In "Black Silent Majority," author Michael Javen Fortner delves into the complex relationship between African American communities and the criminal justice system. Published by Harvard University Press in 2015, this compelling hardback spans 368 pages and explores how aggressive policing and harsh sentencing have led to the disproportionate imprisonment of millions of African Americans for drug-related offenses.

Fortner reveals that during the 1970s, many working-class and middle-class African Americans supported these punitive measures, driven by frustration over the chaos in their neighborhoods. This thought-provoking analysis sheds light on the social conditions that contributed to this phenomenon, offering a critical perspective on drug control policies and their impact on African American lives.

Perfect for readers interested in social justice, discrimination in the criminal justice system, and the historical context of drug policies in the United States, "Black Silent Majority" is an essential read for understanding the complexities of race, crime, and community dynamics.