Race Riot

Race Riot is a compelling short-form memoir by Glenn Langohr, detailing his experiences in California's maximum-security prisons amidst rampant racial tension and gang politics. Drawing on a decade spent behind bars, Langohr offers an unflinching look at the segregation policies and inmate dynamics that shaped life within the prison, highlighting the delicate balance that could erupt into violence. Rather than glorifying conflict, this memoir explores the environment that fosters it and the resilience necessary for survival. Part of the Life in Lockdown series, it serves as a poignant reflection on life in extreme conditions.