(1/10) This #BlackHistoryMonth , we’re dismantling racist narratives that fuel systemic oppression.
The term “pimp” has long been used to criminalize Black men, reinforcing racist stereotypes that justify over-policing and incarceration.
The term “pimp” has long been used to criminalize Black men, reinforcing racist stereotypes that justify over-policing and incarceration.
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-In Manhattan, Black men make up only 13.2% of residents but 31.2% of those arrested for buying s*x.
-In the Bronx, they represent 30.6% of residents & 42% of arrests.
-And 18% of the population in Queens & 23% of arrests.
Who Does This Really Protect?
❌ This slogan isn’t about protection—it’s about criminalization.
By branding Black men as "pimps," policies like the Nordic Model (Equality Model NY’s approach) justify over-policing of Black and marginalized communities.