Gilmore says racial capitalism began when European groups turned into “white” people and used ideas of race to explain why some should have more power and money than others. “Whiteness” is not real—it’s a made-up idea that helps keep racism going as a way to make rich people richer by treating groups unfairly. Racism creates big differences in wealth and opportunities, and it can happen even without only white people involved. The prison system makes more “criminals” by turning small acts into big crimes, handing out very long sentences, and making life hard after release—no good jobs, no housing, no support. This traps people and pushes them back into trouble, so prisons stay full and profitable. I have reservations about her research that shows most people return to prison not because they are bad inside, but because the system blocks their way to a normal life. It might be a generalization based on historical facts and statistics, however, every mind is a world of its own. “Liberation struggle” means everyday people in a neighborhood join together to solve their own problems caused by unfair systems. They study what is wrong, talk and plan together, build strong community ties, and help each other survive and fight back—like groups stopping evictions by sharing knowledge, food, and support. It is about making real freedom through caring for one another and standing strong as a group.