More contextual info in the graph--it might surprise a few folks.
Between 1990 and 2005, the number of white and Hispanic jail inmates increased at the same average annual rate. The number black inmates increased at a slower pace.
Let me say that back in 02 when I began pointing out BJS stats, I included blacks. What I found was that those that were trying to impugn the info I was presenting on hispanics, tried to label me as racist because the info included blacks.
Even tho it is important to know how blacks fit into the picture, I no longer include that.
More contextual info in the graph--it might surprise a few folks.
Between 1990 and 2005, the number of white and Hispanic jail inmates increased at the same average annual rate. The number black inmates increased at a slower pace.