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Ep. 105 - Civil Rights Succeeded (Daniel Aldridge)
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Ep. 105 - Civil Rights Succeeded (Daniel Aldridge)

An interview with scholar Daniel Aldridge

In this colorful conversation, Daniel Aldridge shares his journey from a civil rights-focused upbringing to life as a public defender and professor. He talks about the importance of self-education in black history, personal responsibility, and pushing past a victim mindset. Dan challenges romanticized views of crime, critiques how history is taught, and urges individuals to take charge of their own growth—regardless of background.

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