R. Derek Black

Black (they/them) is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Chicago. Since 2016, they have spoken to many audiences at universities, foundations, institutions, museums, synagogues, and churches. They received the Elie Wiesel Award and a humanitarian award from the Anti-Defamation League; THE KLANSMAN'S SON is their first book

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I Was a White Nationalist. Here's What It Took to Change My Mind

Changing someone’s beliefs is as sacred as changing their community. That's why it’s so rare and difficult, writes Derek Black.

By R. Derek Black
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