TrapHouse Politics

“In my city, we would keep the traffic in the dark people, the coloreds. They're animals anyway, so let them lose their souls.” - Don Zaluchi boss of the Detroit Syndicate in the fictional Godfather”

Throughout history, marginalized communities have been subjected to oppressive tactics aimed at control and exploitation. The British exploitation of opium dens against the Chinese people during the 19th century serves as a haunting example. Today, a disturbing parallel emerges in increasing marijuana distribution centers surrounding Ypsilanti's predominantly Black 1st Ward, the South Side. This article delves deeper into this issue, revealing how external communities use marijuana to pacify the Black community without investing in job opportunities and economic growth.