Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum

A caring look at the history of mental health care for Black people in Maryland

Written with all the astuteness of an academic historian, as well as all the empathy of a trauma-informed storyteller. This book looks at the legacy of Maryland's Crownsville State Hospital which was established for Black people in the early 20th century, placing it in the context of the larger challenges of mental health care in America. A great choice for nonfiction readers with an interest in cultural studies and underrepresented groups.