"Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum" by Antonia Hylton

Antonia Hylton, Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist, uncovers the history of a segregated asylum in Maryland. She discusses the discriminatory practices in healthcare, the fight for change by Dr. Jacob Morgenstern, and the complexities of deinstitutionalization. The chapter also explores the history of mental health care in the US, focusing on the experiences of communities of color and emphasizing the importance of community support and accessible care for marginalized groups.