Only those who have experienced being oppressed and trapped in an unjust situation would truly understand the bigger picture, seeing clearly through the subliminal picture that is constantly being painted. Almost two weeks ago, 10 men escaped from the Orleans Justice Center jail in Orleans Parish. With no place to send newly sentenced individuals, local jails like Orleans Parish Prison (OPP) were left to absorb the overflow. Then, during the pandemic, the jail population reached a new low of 720 people. The city jail now faces widespread plumbing leaks and clogged toilets that have led to long spells without water in some parts of the jail.