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Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum

Antonia Hylton's "The Madness" is a powerful and heartbreaking exploration of the atrocities that occurred at Crownsville Mental Facility, shedding light on the harrowing experiences of Black patients and the roots of the stigma surrounding mental health care in the Black community today.

Through research and storytelling, Hylton exposes the brutal realities faced by Black individuals who were often committed for the mere "crime" of having idle time. This grim history is not just a tale of medical malpractice but a deliberate system of exploitation, where big business profited from free labor extracted from vulnerable patients.

"The Madness" reveals the dark intersections of racism, mental health, and economic exploitation, making it an essential read for understanding the historical context behind contemporary issues. Hylton's work is a crucial reminder of the resilience required to overcome such systemic oppression and the urgent need for reform in mental health care for Black communities.

A must-read for those seeking to understand the deep-seated mistrust and the call for justice in mental health practices.