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“From early on, I knew my parents and teachers had the expectation that I was going to be a revolutionary.”

Afros, Boxers, Handcuffs, and Guns

by Sharif El-Mekki

Sharif El-Mekki wants to follow in the footsteps of his Black Panther father.

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Original Air Date

Feb 02, 2018

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Recorded

Feb 28, 2016

Duration

06:24

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Sharif El-Mekki Podcast 525 Extra 1

Sharif's father.

Sharif El-Mekki Podcast 525 Extra 2

Sharif's mother.

Sharif El-Mekki Podcast 525 Extra 3

Sharif as a young teach with a student of his.

Sharif El-Mekki Podcast 525 Extra 4

The photo of Sharif's father referenced in the story.

Sharif El-Mekki Podcast 525 Extra 5

Young Sharif.