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March 21, 2024 66 mins
In this episode of While Black, we sit down with journalist Antonia Hylton to discuss her book, "Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum." Antonia takes us on a journey through the hidden history of Crownsville Hospital, a segregated asylum in Maryland, revealing the untold stories of Black patients and employees. We delve into the complexities of race, mental health, and civil rights in America, exploring how the legacy of slavery continues to shape our current mental healthcare system. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that sheds light on a forgotten chapter of our past and its enduring impact on our present. Please go engage with Antonia and purchase her book on her website Don't forget to get social with While Black IG: WHILE_BLACK; TWITTER @whileblackpc; FB @whileblackpodcast or email: whileblackpodcast@gmail.com Recorded @ drsatl.com Theme song Produced by Wahid Gomes and licensed through Verde Music Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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