Franklin House
English IV Mr. Eustcha
8 May, 2013
Thesis: Crack-cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs known to mankind, especially to the African American race and it has affected the black culture in numerous ways like music, gang violence and Media Hysteria
I. Invention of Crack A. Crack B. Rick ‘Freeway’ Ross 1. C.I.A. II. Effects of Crack-cocaine on Black Culture A. Entertainment Industry 1. Music 2. Movies 3. Sports B. Gang Violence C. Prison Industry 1. Drug Laws 2. Prison Population D. Kids E. Media Hysteria 1. Stereotyping Black Males
How does Crack have a Negative Effect on the Black Culture and hip-hop Industry? …show more content…
This quote shows the poverty and despair that the African American people felt. Crack to me has had an impact that can only be compared to slavery. Crack has dealt an enormous blow to the African Americans. When you are driving down the street and see a homeless black guy wearing mangled clothes on walking what do you assume? When you see a person asking for change at the neighborhood corner store what do you assume? Crack cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs known to mankind, especially to the African American race, and it has affected the black culture in numerous