On the recordJune 4, 2007
If we have more black men in prison than are in our colleges and universities, then it's time to take the bullet out.
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presidency.ucsb.eduEditor's note · Context
Obama calling for action to address systemic issues leading to the disproportionate incarceration of Black men.
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