Wrongful convictions have been a tragic and pervasive issue in Black history, with many Black individuals being unjustly accused, tried, and imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. These wrongful convictions are often rooted in systemic racism, racial bias, and a lack of access to fair legal representation for Black defendants.

One well-known example of a wrongful conviction in Black history is the case of the Scottsboro Boys. In 1931, nine Black teenagers were falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama. Despite a lack of evidence and contradictory testimony, all nine boys were convicted by all-white juries and sentenced to death or long prison terms. Their case brought national attention to the pervasive racism within the criminal justice system.

Another example is the case of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a renowned Black boxer who was wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in New Jersey in 1966. Carter's conviction was based on flimsy evidence and racial bias, and he spent nearly 20 years in prison before his conviction was overturned in 1985.

These are just a few examples of the many instances of wrongful convictions that have plagued Black individuals throughout history. These cases highlight the urgent need for reform within the criminal justice system to address issues of racial bias, unequal treatment, and lack of access to fair legal representation for Black defendants.