Turning History into Action: Cade Yates' Path from Mississippi to Advocacy

In a thought-provoking episode of ”American Potential,” host Jeff Crank delves into the life of Cade Yates, a man whose upbringing in Mississippi was deeply colored by the civil rights movement’s legacy. Growing up in a town marked by historical racial violence, Cade was inspired by his mother’s experiences and teachings on equality and human dignity. This foundation led him to pursue a path of service, transitioning from hands-on community work to impactful policy advocacy. Cade’s narrative offers a unique look at how personal and communal histories shape one’s commitment to public service and policy, illustrating the profound influence of upbringing on a lifetime dedicated to social change and justice. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, “enough is enough” and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He previously hosted The Jeff Crank Show from 2008-2022, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is now a national award-winning podcast. Having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual 3w Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. The 3w Awards is judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.