Introduktion
On August 9th, a tragic incident unfolded as Michael Brown Jr. faced a fatal encounter, enduring 12 gunshots from a white police officer named Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri.

This event triggered significant protests in the area. Despite the subsequent FBI investigation finding no evidence supporting claims that Brown was surrendering, with hands raised or uttering "don't shoot" before the fatal shots, protesters maintained a different perspective.

The rallying cry "Hands up, don't shoot" became a symbol of dissent. The protests, marked by both violence and peaceful demonstrations, persisted for over a week, prompting the imposition of a night curfew by the police.

Utdrag
Sistrunk recounts instances of being stopped for seemingly trivial reasons, such as "having a non-working license plate light, despite the fact that it was shining bright."

He also remembers being pulled over for "having a small crack in my windshield, as if the officer could see that from 50 yards away."

According to him, most of the stops were for what he deems "bogus" reasons, and at times, no reason was given at all.

The recurring questions posed during these stops were familiar: "Where was I coming from? Where was I going? What was I doing in the area?"

Ishmael Sistrunk portrays a disturbing reality of racial profiling, highlighting its prevalence as a significant issue in contemporary America.

Racial profiling involves the unjust targeting of individuals based on their race, as illustrated by Sistrunk's personal encounters with law enforcement.

In another article authored by Elijah Anderson, a call for reform in policing approaches is emphatically made: "We must change how we're policing poor, black communities."

Anderson further delves into the troubling trend of America perpetuating the isolation of poor black individuals in economically distressed neighborhoods, employing increasingly oppressive police tactics that sow seeds of distrust and hostility.

This pervasive issue is identified as a significant catalyst for the riots witnessed in Ferguson, intricately woven into the fabric of the black community's existence, fostering disbelief and deep-seated distrust towards figures of authority.

The documentary "13th" sheds light on the historical continuum of the imprisonment of people of color since slavery.

While the 13th amendment formally abolished slavery, the documentary highlights a disturbing transformation where labor becomes a punitive measure.