The New Afrikan group has formed to stand and defend their
principles and existence. They realized it was time to end the running and face
their revolutionary consciousness that they have a right to co-exist in this
violence twisted and evil-minded social family setting called prison gangs and
are organizing to survive their legacy against oppression and even slavery
since inmate labor is cheap and plentiful. However the problem runs deeper than
that.
They are at war with the system as well as the Mexican Mafia
who targets all Blacks as the enemy regardless of their affiliations or social
connections inside or outside prisons. Their “green light” on killing and
assaulting Blacks has no discretionary decision making capabilities as it
requires them to “hit” all those that are black.
Black inmates suffer discrimination inside or prisons more
so than outside. They have no social support groups to hear their grievances
and cannot speak without being silenced as troublemakers or rioters. There are
many forces working against them especially in those prison systems that are
already filled with hate and bigotry against those people of color. There are
political socio forces that keep them in check and treats them to a distinct
disadvantage compared to the Whites and Mexican inside prisons.
Repeated racial unrest inside Arizona prisons have been
brewing heavily since a new direction came about with the appointment of a new
director in 2009. It is with reasonable suspicions that the reason for this
racial unrest is because of environmental decision making by those in power to
decide the fate of over 40,000 prisoners housed inside Arizona prisons.
This issue will cover three main areas of decision making
influences that might apply to the recent behaviors by Afro American prisoners
as well as Mexican Americans and Native American prisoners. The dynamics are
fluid and much focus must be on these elements to carry out its purpose of how
the decision making instruments play into these events and events of the past.
First thing we need to do is to look at the “geographical
equity” where the racial composition of their executive hierarchy and decide
whether or not it is culturally balanced or not. It is suggested that the
“geographical equity” inside Arizona is much different than many other states
including neighboring states such as New Mexico and California.
When compared to Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama
you might see references to oppressive and harshness when it comes to treatment
or ideology how these prisoners should be treated but nevertheless, the war is
between classes and races fueled by those that feel they are supreme to all.
This racial and geographical influence has impacted
community cultural thinking and behaviors negatively and is often in conflict
with the minorities housed inside their local prisons.
There is no doubt this creates tension between staff and
prisoners daily and will eventually create a level of resistance or rebellion
in some form or another.
Look at the race of the director, the deputy directors, the
regional directors and the wardens. You will see a definite pattern of white
supremacy numbers versus the minority races living inside Arizona. These
numbers will suggest an unequal racially impacted “environmental protection”
from abuse or harmful behaviors and acts for those of color thereby it is
reasonable they will be treated different than others. It’s a human trait to do so and Arizona has
publicly announced their status on immigration and human [civil] rights.
Looking further into this disparity we find this lack of
racial equality numbers has severely impacted the minority’s ability to balance
what is known as the “procedural equity” process. This is a major influence in decision making
from the top on down.
Going around the geographical locations where the prisons
are located you will see the larger facilities are dominated by white
administrators and thereby controlling the majority of the prison population
and in a position of control or impose repeat and severe disciplinary actions
that may result in higher custody scores, reject inmate grievances citing no
basis for such findings, more frequently
imposed placements in administrative segregation, job parity and general
opportunities to work or program within the entire prison population.
Last but not least is what is called the “social equity”
factor where there are conflicts with the sociological order related to race,
ethnicity, class, culture, customs and traditions, lifestyles and political
power in the geographical regions or the state. This influences decides who
gets the safe jobs, better housing, exposures to hazards or bio chemical risks
etc. and as government, in this case, the prison management team makes these
decisions, those prisoners that are poor will be more at risk of abuse and
neglect than those with stronger social or political ties within the state and
the regions they are housed.
Therefore, when you put it all together you have formulated
a decision making methodology for your own level of “environmental justice”
that impacts each race in a different manner or level. This “environmental
justice” impacts protection level, prevention of harm, the burden of proof,
proof of intent and other factors that play into due process and equality in
the manner justice is delivered.
Using this criterion to make decision on security, programs
and educational benefits or programs, those of color are not in a position to
attain the full benefit of all privileges and plans offered inside Arizona
prisons. Still, even with federal discriminatory laws in place, Arizona prisons
still houses their prisoners based on race, ethnicity or color. All you have to
do is check the housing rosters and see how they pair up the races to balance
the environment.
Blacks are and will always be discriminated against inside
Arizona prisons. The sociopolitical
mandates of the open society influences
this heavily as there are negative forces working against them daily. Whether
the discrimination comes from the administration, the employees or the White
and Mexican groups that outnumber them, it will continue to happen until the
day comes when they establish themselves as equals in all standings and in the
eyes of those in charge. 
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