"Racism is a moral catastrophe, most graphically seen in the prison industrial complex and targeted police surveillance in black and brown ghettos rendered invisible in public discourse"

This quote by Cornel West speaks to the systemic bigotry that exists in our society. Bigotry is an ethical catastrophe, and it is most apparent in the jail industrial complex and targeted cops surveillance in black and brown ghettos. These communities are often rendered unnoticeable in public discourse, meaning that their battles and experiences are not provided the attention they are worthy of. This quote is a pointer that bigotry is still a major concern in our society, which we should work to address it. We need to recognize the systemic bigotry that exists in our society and work to dismantle it. We should also make sure that the voices of those in black and brown ghettos are heard and given the attention they deserve. Just then can we begin to make progress in dealing with bigotry and its impacts.