The Black Butterfly The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America with Dr. Lawrence T. Brown

On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Lawrence T. Brown the author of newly released book, The Black Butterfly The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America. During our conversation we discuss the impact of hypersegregation and historical racism on the wellbeing of Black people, link between hypersegregation and hyper- policing, how Baltimore became the model for urban apartheid, and strategies to improve the health of Black neighborhoods.To purchase a copy of The Black Butterfly, go to Johns Hopkins University Press or your favorite bookstore.To learn more about Dr. Brown and The Black Butterfly, go to https://theblackbutterflyproject.com.Editing and music by Manni Simon.