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Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America

Name: Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America
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Book Synopsis: From the nineteenth century to the twenty-first, cannabis legislation in America and racism have been inextricably linked. In this searing nonfiction graphic novel, Box Brown sets his sights on this timely topic.

Mexico, 1519 CE. During the Spanish conquests Cortés introduced hemp farming as part of his violent colonial campaign. In secret, locals began cultivating the plant for consumption. It eventually made its way to the United States through the immigrant labor force where it was shared with black laborers. It doesn't take long for American lawmakers to decry cannabis as the vice of "inferior races."

Enter an era of propaganda designed to feed a moral panic about the dangers of a plant that had been used by humanity for thousands of years. Cannabis was given a schedule I classification, which it shared with drugs like heroin. This opened the door for a so-called “war on drugs” that disproportionately targeted young black men, leaving hundreds of thousands in prison, many for minor infractions. With its roots in "reefer madness" and misleading studies into the effects of cannabis, America’s complicated and racialized relationship with marijuana continues to this day. In Cannabis, Box Brown delves deep into this troubling history and offers a rich, entertaining, and thoroughly researched graphic essay on the legacy of cannabis legislation in America.

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Discover the shocking truth about the illegalization of weed in America with Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America Book. This groundbreaking nonfiction graphic novel by Box Brown exposes the dark and racially biased history of cannabis legislation in the United States. From its introduction during the Spanish conquests to its association with black laborers, cannabis has been unfairly stigmatized and used as a tool of oppression.

Uncover the hidden agenda behind the propaganda that labeled cannabis as the vice of "inferior races" and the harmful consequences it had on communities. With its schedule I classification, cannabis was unjustly criminalized, leading to a discriminatory and relentless "war on drugs" that wreaked havoc on young black men and resulted in the unnecessary incarceration of countless individuals for minor offenses.

Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America dives deep into the troubling and racially charged history of marijuana legislation. Box Brown's thoroughly researched and compelling graphic essay sheds light on the ongoing effects of this unjust system. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and outraged as you navigate the legacy of cannabis legislation in America.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into America's complex relationship with marijuana. Get your copy of Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America today and gain a deeper understanding of the racial biases that have shaped cannabis legislation. Experience the power of knowledge and join the fight for truth and justice.

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