Title: Laura Scott, Negress
Description: Mariame Kaba provides insight to the history of Black women's involvement with the criminal legal system through the life of Laura Scott, a 19th century Black woman who was incarcerated at San Quentin. Visual elements include archival documents and images concerning Laura Scott's life.
Subjects: Women prisoners, History, Black Women, Public safety, California State Prison at San Quentin
Places: United States, Illinois, Chicago
Time periods: 20th century, 19th century