Judge Mathis speaks out on the flawed US prison system and its impact on the black community. He also weighs in on the lack of options and opportunities made available for black men in the inner city. He calls the system ‘modern day slavery,’ alluding to the privatization of the jail system and how profitable companies have become off the free labor exploited. His new organization, PEER (Prisoners Educated and Empowered for Respect), will help African American male inmates.
*60% of the prison population is made up of black males.
