The New York Times’ review of New York prisons shows deep racial biases

An inmate, left, meets with guests before a graduation ceremony for the Osborne Foundation's FamilyWorks program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2016. In part because it is less than an hour from New York City, Sing Sing has far more opportunities for family visits and educational programs; the state uses it as a reward for inmates with good records at other prisons.