Dakarai Larriett—an openly gay U.S. Senate candidate from Alabama, entrepreneur, and author—joins Erick for a powerful conversation about justice, advocacy, and Black LGBTQ+ representation in politics. Dakarai recounts his wrongful arrest in Michigan in 2024 and the inspiration behind his book Don’t Flush: From a False Arrest to a Political Awakening. He also discusses running as a Black gay candidate in Alabama, his entrepreneurial venture Gerard Lariette Aromatherapy Pet Care, and his lifelong commitment to civil rights, healthcare, and community advocacy. A must-listen for anyone passionate about Black political representation, LGBTQ+ equality, and criminal justice reform.
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