#different method.same outcome

Though the Civil War has ended and Black people are said to be free, there seems to be a consistent stream of laws and “solutions” designed to control and contain the Black community. Our latest popular and quirky trend? Chain gangs! Chain gangs are groups of convicts, who were forced to complete labor while chained to other prisoners. Now, this isn’t just ordinary labor… that’s right everyone, this is extremely difficult labor! The convicts completed tasks such as road construction, ditch digging, and farming...all while saving the government money! Since the chain gangs arose as a solution to systemic corruption, the government was able to spend less on prisoner security, food, shelter, and medical care. As a result, those who were apart of the chain gang were often exposed to diseases, ulcers, and other infections while being chained together almost 24 hours a day. As far as systemic corruption and dehumanization similar to that experienced during slavery goes, this doesn’t seem much different if you ask me. And I’m fairly certain the 90% black chain gang members would agree too!