Crime in Black America

A Guide on Confronting Pathology, Combating Systemic Injustice, and Improving Mental Health

By: DC Cannon

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Length: 8 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

"Blacks are 13% but commit half of the crime!"

Using statistics, facts, charts, arguments never heard before, and common sense, this book factually challenges many firmly held beliefs, such as “Blacks make up 13% of the population but commit half of the violent crimes.” Offering a comprehensive examination of street crime in America's inner cities, it navigates diverse topics with clarity. Drawing from various disciplines, the author explores how mental illness, systemic racism, black apathy, drugs, family breakdown, American values, and the financial gains from illicit activities fuel a destructive cycle of violence and crime. Beyond analyzing the social and environmental impact of street crime, the book delves into potential solutions for this urgent social issue and delivers the information with straight talk that anyone can understand.

Critics strongly suggested a series, but this thorough and honest work stands as the pinnacle of African American criminology, making it a must-read for understanding the origins of urban crime and finding positive outcomes. Its informative and captivating style ensures readers find it hard to set aside.

Here is what readers can expect:

• A Comprehensive exploration of street crime in America’s inner cities
• In-depth statistics, meticulously researched, and user-friendly charts
• Utilizes diverse disciplines and sources to examine how street crime is influenced by systemic racism, white domination, black apathy, drugs, poverty, mental illness, American values, and crime profits.
• Addresses and advocates for personal accountability
• Delves into other forms of “crime” and does not only focus on street crime
• Explores how crime impacts individuals, communities, and society
• Includes potential solutions and policies
• Stimulates a meaningful conversation about the origins and effects of urban violence by urging readers to examine and reconsider their beliefs and biases related to street crime

This book is so well written that if you briefly open this book to any random page, you will absolutely agree that when it comes to books about crime in the Black community, this is easily the best book on the market today, PERIOD. Thank you for stopping by.