In this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, shares his extraordinary journey from homelessness and addiction to leading one of the most significant civil rights victories of our time—restoring voting rights to more than 1.4 million returning citizens.
With honesty and hope, Desmond challenges us to rethink how we approach justice, belonging, and human dignity. His message is clear: lasting change doesn’t come from fear or division, but from compassion and love.
“We didn’t have to tear each other down to be successful. We didn’t have to instill fear in each other to be successful. We could actually move major human rights issues through love.” — Desmond Meade
Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, redemption, and how shifting the narrative around returning citizens can help build a more inclusive society where everyone belongs and families thrive.
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