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VIDEO: Former Skinhead Discusses Conquering Prejudice

Frank Meeink talks life as a teen in a neo-Nazi group to crowd at St. Charles Community College.

 
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Frank Meeink spoke with 'Patch' before lecturing at St. Charles Community College.
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Frank Meeink a former Skinhead from Philadelphia, spoke to a crowd of students at St. Charles Community College on Tuesday night.
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Frank Meeink spoke with 'Patch' before lecturing at St. Charles Community College.

Frank Meeink, a former Skinhead from Philadelphia, spoke to a group of students at St. Charles Community College (SCC) on Tuesday evening.

Meeink left the Neo-Nazi movement nearly 20 years ago. Today he shares his story of triumph over prejudice and violence with groups across the country.

To learn more about Meeink, visit his website.

This lecture was part of SCC's series of events in honor of Black History Month.

Related Topics: Black History Month, Frank Meeink, Neo-Nazi, acceptance, skinheads, and st. charles community college

Jason

12:23 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Thanks for posting this video. Its great to see a strong message of acceptance being used to enlighten and challenge the thoughts of college students.

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Heidi L.

1:45 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Interesting- I kind of wondered what people that join such groups were thinking. Glad to see someone change their opinion and want to help other's do the same.

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