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I Was Involved in America’s Most Notorious Racist Group | Minutes With

Dr Richard Harris shares his story with honesty, reflection and accountability in this powerful episode of Minutes With. Born into a deeply segregated environment in Indiana, Richard describes how loneliness, anger and a search for belonging led him into the Ku Klux Klan as a teenager - eventually becoming Grand Dragon of the organisation in his state. He speaks candidly about the rituals, fear and ideology that shaped his life at the time, before explaining the moment he began to question everything he believed. In this emotional conversation, Richard reflects on leaving the KKK, surviving threats after speaking out against extremism, and the long process of rebuilding his life. He also discusses the dangers of radicalisation, how hate groups recruit vulnerable young people, and why empathy, education and community are so important in preventing extremism. Today, Richard works to challenge racism and help others understand how people can be drawn into hateful ideologies - and how change is possible. This episode contains discussions of racism, extremist ideology, violence and intimidation that some viewers may find distressing. Viewer discretion is advised. Thank you to Dr Richard Harris for taking part in this episode of Minutes With. You can find out more about the work he does at https://www.harrisspeaks.com/ 👀 Welcome to LADbible Stories - the home of raw interviews, real people, and powerful documentaries. From Minutes With and The Meet, to the brutally honest Honesty Box, we shine a light on untold human experiences. Subscribe now for content that moves you. 📲 Subscribe to LADbible Stories: @ladbiblestories 📺 Want more from the LADbible universe? LADbible Entertainment: @ladbible SPORTbible: @SPORTbible