MIR Meets: Daryl Davis

By Mathieu Lavault

 

Daryl Davis stands with the robe of a former KKK member in his home in Silver Spring, Md. Credit: Matty Stern/U.S.Embassy Tel Aviv. Photo licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

In this episode of MIR Meets, contributor Mathieu Lavault sits down with Daryl Davis, a renowned black musician with a unique interest in infiltrating hate groups. Having converted over 200 KKK members to leave and denounce the organization, he discusses how racial tensions and the KKK have shaped America today and poses the question: how can you hate me if you don’t know me?

 

Mathieu Lavault

Mathieu is a U3 student majoring in Political Science and Sociology. He has a deep interest in North and South American politics and society. For him what is important in storytelling is telling the truth and being honest.