PrisoN Labor: Where's your stuff coming from?

Flesh ‘N Bold is here again and coming in hot! Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss how we are all likely impacted by prison labor through our consumerism. What do Starbucks, Worker’s rights, and penile (aka penal) all have in common? They all show up in this episode, so tune in and find out.

In this episode, they also touch on how this form of structural racism leaves its residue on the US immigration system, student athlete’s pay, and how to make our society less sick. Take a listen to what and see what you think about the role of Prison Labor in our lives. Like, share, and discuss!

Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. Heard

Music: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington Bear

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References:

https://www.aclu.org/news/human-rights/captive-labor-exploitation-of-incarcerated-workers

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/27/slavery-loophole-unpaid-labor-in-prisons

https://www.freedomunited.org/prison-labor-and-modern-slavery/

http://maltajusticeinitiative.org/12-major-corporations-benefiting-from-the-prison-industrial-complex-2/

https://corpaccountabilitylab.org/calblog/2020/8/5/private-companies-producing-with-us-prison-labor-in-2020-prison-labor-in-the-us-part-ii