How to Lose the Hounds

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Exploring the concept of marronage, Celeste Winston delves into the history of Black maroon communities in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, highlighting their resistance against police violence from slavery to today. By tracing the geography of Black freedom struggles, she illustrates how these communities create spaces of safety and belonging. Winston argues that understanding these maroon geographies can inform strategies for police abolition, emphasizing the importance of community-driven safety and the legacy of Black placemaking in envisioning a world beyond policing.