Dakarai Larriett—an openly gay U.S. Senate candidate from Alabama, entrepreneur, and author—joins Erick for a powerful conversation about justice, advocacy, and Black LGBTQ+ representation in politics. Dakarai recounts his wrongful arrest in Michigan in 2024 and the inspiration behind his book Don’t Flush: From a False Arrest to a Political Awakening. He also discusses running as a Black gay candidate in Alabama, his entrepreneurial venture Gerard Lariette Aromatherapy Pet Care, and his lifelong commitment to civil rights, healthcare, and community advocacy. A must-listen for anyone passionate about Black political representation, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform.
Rate, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast, and YouTube. For more information, go to Our Black Gay Diaspora. Thank you!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.