Crack Cocaine

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

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

Justice Revisited! Crack Sentencing Reform Applies to Old Convictions

The U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to retroactively apply Congress’ 2010 reform to drug convictions.

Shani O. Hilton Jun 30, 2011 9:29AM EDT

Obama Signs Drug Sentencing Reform Into Law

Reform advocates say the compromise bill is a first step to closing massive racial disparities in incarceration.

Jamilah King Aug 3, 2010 4:18PM EDT

House Votes to Fix Drug Laws

The legislation would reduce disparities in crack and powder cocaine sentencing, which has swelled the black prison population over the past two decades.

Jamilah King Jul 28, 2010 8:05PM EDT

Push to Fix Drug Laws Before Congress' Summer Break

A compromise bill awaiting House attention would reduce, but not get rid of the crack-powder cocaine disparity.

Jamilah King Jul 27, 2010 9:45AM EDT