Whiteout: How Racial Capitalism Changed the Color of Opioids in America

Whiteout meticulously details how racial capitalism has shaped drug policy in the United States, creating a deeply unequal system.

The authors trace the historical roots of this disparity, revealing how different drug markets have been constructed and policed along racial lines.

They expose the ways in which white communities have been offered compassion and medicalized treatment, while Black and Brown communities have faced punitive measures.

The book examines specific cases, including the opioid crisis, to illustrate this systemic inequality.

Ultimately, Whiteout calls for a fundamental shift in how we approach drug policy, advocating for equitable solutions that address the underlying racial and economic injustices.