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August 28, 2025 12:41 pm

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No, Prison is Not RACIST

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Broken windows and peeling paint are seen at Alcatraz Prison, a National Parks site located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, Calif., May 5, 2025.

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Broken windows and peeling paint are seen at Alcatraz Prison, a National Parks site located on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay in San Francisco, Calif., May 5, 2025.

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