Derek Black was raised to take over the white nationalist movement in the United States. Their father, Don Black, was a former Grand Wizard in the Ku Klux Klan.  Discussing their memoir, The Klansman’s Son with Chicago Humanities, Black details a childhood manipulated by fear, their break from a community of hate, embracing antiracism, and coming out as transgender. Few understand the ideology, motivations, or tactics of the white nationalist movement like Derek, and few have ever made such a profound evolution. Don’t miss this fascinating story to gain insight into the complexities of personal change and explore how understanding can combat extremism.

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