(2019) Central Park Five: A Conversation with Dr. Yusef Salaam
Jan 13, 2024•44 min•Ep. 125
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Episode description
In this powerful conversation from 2019, Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five, shares his story of resilience on Conversations with Chanda. Wrongfully convicted at 15, he spent nearly seven years in prison before his conviction was overturned in 2002. Now, he serves as a member for New York City's 9th City Council district. Tune in to hear about the power of owning your narrative, the scars of lost time, and how to move forward after being knocked down.
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