Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Donovan X. Ramsey, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era" (One World, 2023)
Donovan X. Ramsey, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era" (One World, 2023)
Donovan X. Ramsey, "When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era" (One World, 2023)
Saturday 12th August 2023
Join Donovan X. Ramsey as he explores the crack epidemic's impact and legacy through personal stories in a revealing conversation with Emily Dufton.
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Get the buttons here!The Crack Epidemic Revisited: Donovan X. Ramsey's Eye-Opening Narrative
Episode Overview
- Donovan X. Ramsey sheds light on the crack epidemic's racial and social impact
- The podcast features poignant individual stories, challenging myths and stereotypes
- Ramsey offers a compelling perspective that encourages reflection and understanding
- The conversation delves into the lasting legacy of the crisis and its impact on policies
- Listeners gain insight into the complexities of addiction and societal perceptions
I think that addiction is such a complex issue. And I think that when you factor in everything that was going on in society in the 1980s and 1990s, in the ways also then that crack addiction became racialized. It just created all of these layers of myth and stereotype and misunderstanding that I think really created barriers between the average person and the truth.
Have you ever wondered about the true impact of the crack epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s? Journalist Donovan X. Ramsey takes you on a journey through this misunderstood era in his book 'When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era'. In this episode, hosted by Emily Dufton, Ramsey unpacks the myths born from Reagan's war on drugs and traces the aftermath that still affects us today, from mass incarceration to gentrification and police brutality.
Through the lives of four individuals—Elgin Swift, Lennie Woodley, Kurt Schmoke, and Shawn McCray—Ramsey paints a vivid picture of the era's devastation and its lingering legacy. This conversation is not just about revisiting history; it's about understanding the ongoing struggles and the need for resources in historically violated communities. If you're looking for an engaging discussion that challenges stereotypes and offers a fresh perspective on addiction and its societal impacts, this episode is a must-listen.