Blacks and Latinxs are more likely to use and sell drugs, therefore, they are incarcerated at higher rates than Whites.

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This statement is a common stereotype and is not true. Studies have shown that drug use and sales occur at similar rates across racial groups, but people of color are more likely to be arrested, prosecuted, and incarcerated for drug offenses due to discriminatory policies and practices in the criminal justice system.

Blacks and Latinxs Are More Likely to Use and Sell