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  • Sketch of two men, one in charcoal and white with green marijuana leaves and charcoal money bags surrounding him and another with brown skin and a black shirt with the word "felon" in red on top

    WATCH: Jay Z Breaks Down Racist Legacy of War on Drugs in New Short Film

    The film, produced by dream hampton and brought to life via Molly Crabapple’s artwork, details the past and present of our country’s hypocritcal and racist drug enforcement and sentencing policies.

    Sameer Rao Sep 15, 2016 10:44AM EDT
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    Congress Passes Law to Treat Opioid Addiction as Health Crisis

    Where was this foresight during the crack epidemic?

    Kenrya Rankin Jul 14, 2016 4:24PM EDT

    'Kill The Messenger' Movie Revisits the CIA and How Crack-Cocaine Exploded in the US

    Was it urban legend? Or was it real?
    Carla Murphy Oct 10, 2014 12:27PM EDT

    Watch: Cops Plant Crack in Black Business to Arrest Owner

    Cops were willing to go above and beyond to insure one man’s arrest, including planting crack cocaine in clear view of the store’s multiple security cameras.
    Jamilah King Aug 21, 2013 10:26AM EDT

    Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reforms Go Into Effect

    An estimated 12,000 people serving time for crack cocaine offenses could see their sentences reduced.
    Jorge Rivas Nov 2, 2011 5:16PM EDT

    The Next Battle for Crack Cocaine Sentence Reform? Congress

    Not every crack cocaine offender will have their sentence reduced. Here’s why.
    Shani O. Hilton Jul 1, 2011 11:40AM EDT
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