“Are Prisons Obsolete?” by Angela Y. Davis

A classic (short) text where Davis connects the rise of prisons to racial capitalism—how the legacy of slavery, segregation, and capitalist exploitation necessitated new forms of racial control. She invites readers to imagine abolition by learning from past struggles (e.g., the end of slavery seemed “unthinkable” until it happened). Offers concrete examples of prison alternatives globally and is written in accessible language, perfect for study groups. — Free Online