Wrongful convictions of Black individuals have been a pervasive and devastating issue throughout American history. Many innocent Black people have been wrongfully accused, convicted, and incarcerated due to systemic racism, biased law enforcement practices, inadequate legal representation, and other factors. Some notable cases of wrongful convictions in Black history include:

1. The case of the Scottsboro Boys: In 1931, nine Black teenagers were falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama. Despite overwhelming evidence of their innocence, all nine boys were quickly convicted by all-white juries in a deeply segregated and racially charged trial. The case sparked national outrage and highlighted the racial injustices within the criminal justice system.

2. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter: Carter, a Black professional boxer, was wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in New Jersey in 1966. His conviction was based on questionable witness testimony and racial bias. After spending nearly 20 years in prison, Carter's conviction was overturned in 1985, and he became a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform.

3. The case of the Central Park Five: In 1989, five Black and Latino teenagers were wrongfully accused and convicted of assaulting and raping a white woman in New York City's Central Park. The boys, known as the Central Park Five, were coerced into giving false confessions and served years in prison before their convictions were vacated in 2002 when the true perpetrator confessed.

4. The case of Anthony Ray Hinton: Hinton, a Black man from Alabama, was wrongfully convicted of two murders in 1985 based on faulty forensic evidence and inadequate legal representation. He spent nearly 30 years on death row before his conviction was overturned in 2015, highlighting the grave consequences of systemic failures in the criminal justice system.

These cases are just a few examples of the many instances of wrongful convictions that have disproportionately affected Black individuals throughout history. The fight for justice and reform within the criminal justice system continues to be a critical issue in addressing these systemic injustices.