Slavery is alive and well in America. The new slavery in America is the criminal justice system and arises from the conviction of a criminal offense. The New Cotton traces the evolution of slavery in America. It analyzes the link between the two forms of bondage. It compares and contrasts the old to the new slavery, examines the purposes and characteristics of each form of slavery and explains how even in the twenty-first century, the vestiges of slavery remain as strong and potent as ever. Finally, this book offers suggestions on how to emancipate African Americans from the slavery of the criminal justice system.