There is so very much I've wanted to express about the state of our broken country, but haven't the time to nail it to the page with the  clarity, contemplation and heart-wisdom it requires.  An apropos  book I found enlightening. Its truths, very disturbing.  Stay woke!

​THE NEW JIM CROW  
by Michelle Alexander.

Also, check  this op ed piece in NYT by Sonja Sohn. 
Sonja  played Detective Kima Greggs on THE WIRE.