How I Built Resilience: Live with Deval Patrick

How I Built This · 25 Jun 2020 · 19m

What this episode covers

Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick discusses his recent article on racial injustice, sharing personal anecdotes of discrimination such as being mistaken for a defendant and pulled over while serving as governor. He analyzes the authenticity of corporate statements on racial justice, citing Bain Capital's shift from generic support to specific equity investments in Black entrepreneurs as a model for meaningful action. Patrick also outlines concrete policy recommendations for political leaders, including rethinking police roles, investing in social services, and addressing systemic issues like healthcare and housing.

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