Making of an Activist https://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/ en Copyright 2025, The Walt Disney Company. All rights reserved. Andscape presents “Making of an Activist”, a three-part companion podcast. In August 2014, DeRay Mckesson left his home in Minneapolis to drive down and participate in the protests of Mike Brown’s murder in Missouri. In this three-part series, we explore DeRay’s formative years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction, and the circumstances that propelled him into teaching after graduation from college. We discover how, in the aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder in Ferguson, Missouri, DeRay simply cannot sit still. We explore what sparked his drive down to Ferguson to join the protestors, and how life changed forever. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/83c80194-08ca-11ef-b225-2fe3022bb246/image/7bbdf14d2af1a6ccee4420492e661933.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Making of an Activist https://www.espn.com/espnradio/podcast/ no serial Andscape presents “Making of an Activist”, a three-part companion podcast. In August 2014, DeRay Mckesson left his home in Minneapolis to drive down and participate in the protests of Mike Brown’s murder in Missouri. In this three-part series, we explore the boy and the man who became one of the most iconic activists and educators of our time. Andscape Andscape presents “Making of an Activist”, a three-part companion podcast. In August 2014, DeRay Mckesson left his home in Minneapolis to drive down and participate in the protests of Mike Brown’s murder in Missouri. In this three-part series, we explore DeRay’s formative years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction, and the circumstances that propelled him into teaching after graduation from college. We discover how, in the aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder in Ferguson, Missouri, DeRay simply cannot sit still. We explore what sparked his drive down to Ferguson to join the protestors, and how life changed forever. Andscape presents “Making of an Activist”, a three-part companion podcast. In August 2014, DeRay Mckesson left his home in Minneapolis to drive down and participate in the protests of Mike Brown’s murder in Missouri.

In this three-part series, we explore DeRay’s formative years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction, and the circumstances that propelled him into teaching after graduation from college. We discover how, in the aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder in Ferguson, Missouri, DeRay simply cannot sit still. We explore what sparked his drive down to Ferguson to join the protestors, and how life changed forever.

]]> The Walt Disney Company DMED.Podcast.Operations@disney.com S1 E3: An Activist is Activated In episode three of Making of an Activist we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children’s Zone, DeRay Mckesson heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There is no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Expert and historical context provided by Harvard Professor Brandon Terry, and others. We learn more about what came before the death of Mike Brown and the systemic issues of policing in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 04:03:00 -0000 An Activist is Activated full 1 3 Andscape DeRay Mckesson finds his life permanently altered after the death of Mike Brown at the hands of police, in Ferguson Missouri. We explore what sparked his drive down to Ferguson to join the protestors, and how life changed forever. In episode three of Making of an Activist we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children’s Zone, DeRay Mckesson heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There is no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Expert and historical context provided by Harvard Professor Brandon Terry, and others. We learn more about what came before the death of Mike Brown and the systemic issues of policing in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In episode three of Making of an Activist we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children’s Zone, DeRay Mckesson heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There is no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Expert and historical context provided by Harvard Professor Brandon Terry, and others. We learn more about what came before the death of Mike Brown and the systemic issues of policing in the US.

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]]> 1402 no S1 E2: An Activist is Formed In episode two of Making of an Activist we dive into DeRay Mckesson’s college years where he was the first and only class and student body president at Bowdoin, DeRay was the centre of civic life on campus. We explore the formative experiences on and off campus, what drew him to the classroom, and revisit what key people in his life at that time remember about DeRay the student, leader, and teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 04:02:00 -0000 An Activist is Formed full 1 2 Andscape Far from his native Baltimore, DeRay Mckesson’s college years are spent at Bowdoin College in Maine. We explore DeRay’s formative experiences on and off campus, the highs and lows, and the circumstances that propelled him into teaching after graduation. In episode two of Making of an Activist we dive into DeRay Mckesson’s college years where he was the first and only class and student body president at Bowdoin, DeRay was the centre of civic life on campus. We explore the formative experiences on and off campus, what drew him to the classroom, and revisit what key people in his life at that time remember about DeRay the student, leader, and teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In episode two of Making of an Activist we dive into DeRay Mckesson’s college years where he was the first and only class and student body president at Bowdoin, DeRay was the centre of civic life on campus. We explore the formative experiences on and off campus, what drew him to the classroom, and revisit what key people in his life at that time remember about DeRay the student, leader, and teacher.

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]]> 1452 no S1 E1: An Activist is Born In episode one of Making of an Activist we explore DeRay Mckesson’s early years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction. However, with the assistance of a broader support system, DeRay manages not just to survive, but to thrive. At a young age, he was already campaigning and organizing. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances of DeRay’s activism. Expert commentary and historical context provided by Harvard Professor, Brandon Terry, and other experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 08 May 2024 04:01:00 -0000 An Activist is Born full 1 1 Andscape As a young man growing up in Baltimore, DeRay Mckesson had numerous challenges to contend with. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances that shape and contribute to DeRay Mckesson’s early years as an activist. In episode one of Making of an Activist we explore DeRay Mckesson’s early years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction. However, with the assistance of a broader support system, DeRay manages not just to survive, but to thrive. At a young age, he was already campaigning and organizing. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances of DeRay’s activism. Expert commentary and historical context provided by Harvard Professor, Brandon Terry, and other experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In episode one of Making of an Activist we explore DeRay Mckesson’s early years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction. However, with the assistance of a broader support system, DeRay manages not just to survive, but to thrive. At a young age, he was already campaigning and organizing. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances of DeRay’s activism. Expert commentary and historical context provided by Harvard Professor, Brandon Terry, and other experts.

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]]> 1425 no Introducing 'Making of an Activist' In Making of an Activist, a three-part companion podcast, we go behind the scenes with DeRay Mckesson, charting his early years in activism and his journey to the internationally recognised civil rights figure of today. In episode one we explore his early years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction. However, with the assistance of a broader support system, DeRay manages not just to survive, but to thrive. At a young age, he was already campaigning and organizing. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances of DeRay’s activism.  In episode two we dive into DeRay’s college years where he was the first and only class and student body president at Bowdoin, DeRay was the centre of civic life on campus. Mentored by Geoffrey Canada, DeRay decides to teach after graduation. We explore the formative experiences on and off campus, what drew him to the classroom, and revisit what key people in his life at that time remember about DeRay the student, leader, and teacher. In episode three we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children’s Zone, DeRay heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There was no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 May 2024 21:29:22 -0000 trailer Andscape Making of an Activist: Trailer In Making of an Activist, a three-part companion podcast, we go behind the scenes with DeRay Mckesson, charting his early years in activism and his journey to the internationally recognised civil rights figure of today. In episode one we explore his early years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction. However, with the assistance of a broader support system, DeRay manages not just to survive, but to thrive. At a young age, he was already campaigning and organizing. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances of DeRay’s activism.  In episode two we dive into DeRay’s college years where he was the first and only class and student body president at Bowdoin, DeRay was the centre of civic life on campus. Mentored by Geoffrey Canada, DeRay decides to teach after graduation. We explore the formative experiences on and off campus, what drew him to the classroom, and revisit what key people in his life at that time remember about DeRay the student, leader, and teacher. In episode three we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children’s Zone, DeRay heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There was no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In Making of an Activist, a three-part companion podcast, we go behind the scenes with DeRay Mckesson, charting his early years in activism and his journey to the internationally recognised civil rights figure of today.

In episode one we explore his early years in Baltimore, growing up with two parents struggling with addiction. However, with the assistance of a broader support system, DeRay manages not just to survive, but to thrive. At a young age, he was already campaigning and organizing. We explore the nature and nurture circumstances of DeRay’s activism. 

In episode two we dive into DeRay’s college years where he was the first and only class and student body president at Bowdoin, DeRay was the centre of civic life on campus. Mentored by Geoffrey Canada, DeRay decides to teach after graduation. We explore the formative experiences on and off campus, what drew him to the classroom, and revisit what key people in his life at that time remember about DeRay the student, leader, and teacher.

In episode three we discover that after stints in Baltimore and Harlem Children’s Zone, DeRay heads to Minneapolis to lead the human capital department for Minneapolis Public Schools. In the safety and security of a career-defining role, DeRay watches the immediate aftermath of Mike Brown’s brutal murder in Ferguson and simply cannot sit still. There was no going back for DeRay, we discover what sparked his drive down to Ferguson, and how life changed forever.

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