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Mar 2024
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Uncovering The Madness of Crownsville Ho...

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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 ra ... Show More
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