The Human Toll: Vanity Fair + PAX Labs

This series uncovers the multilayered effects of how the war on cannabis targeted Black America. Part 1 centers on the history of that war, revealing the inception point of the decades of strife that ensued. In Part 2, we learn about the heavy toll that communities of color often suffer — from endemic psychological trauma to mass incarceration. We are introduced to Corvain Cooper and Evelyn LaChapelle, both previously incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses, whose stories provide powerful testimony to the extent to which the deck is stacked against people of color. In Part 3, we witness Michael Thompson finally being released from prison after serving 25 years for a non-violent cannabis charge. Personal stories from Evelyn LaChapelle and Corvain Cooper, both also previously incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses, illustrate the harsh realities of re-entry into society and reveal how the punitive systems in place often have lifelong consequences.

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