Wrongful convictions of Black individuals have been a pervasive issue throughout history, with racism, bias, and systemic inequalities playing a significant role in many cases. Here are a few examples of wrongful convictions in Black history:

1. The Scottsboro Boys: In 1931, nine Black teenagers known as the Scottsboro Boys were falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama. Despite lack of evidence and numerous inconsistencies in the accusers' testimonies, all nine boys were swiftly convicted by all-white juries. It took years of legal battles and public outcry before some of the convictions were overturned.

2. Rubin "Hurricane" Carter: Rubin "Hurricane" Carter was a professional boxer who was wrongfully convicted of a triple murder in New Jersey in 1966. Carter, who was Black, faced a racially biased trial and was ultimately sentenced to life in prison. After spending nearly 20 years behind bars, his convictions were overturned in 1985 due to evidence of police misconduct and racial prejudice.

3. The Central Park Five: In 1989, five Black and Latino teenagers were wrongfully convicted of the rape and assault of a white woman in Central Park, New York City. Despite the lack of physical evidence linking them to the crime and coerced confessions, the young men were convicted and served between 6 and 13 years in prison before their convictions were vacated in 2002.

These cases, along with many others, highlight the injustices faced by Black individuals within the criminal justice system and the urgent need for reforms to address systemic racism and bias in the legal process. Wrongful convictions not only have devastating consequences for the individuals involved but also perpetuate a cycle of injustice and erode public trust in the legal system.