65-Elvis Akpla, on being more than a black athlete, overcoming poverty, and racism in sports (part 2)

In this episode, we are keeping it rollinnnnnn with part 2 of the interview with deep thinker, incessant learner, former NFL player Elvis Akpla. 

 

Last week, Elvis gave us a look into the neglected parts of American history and how he believes we can end racism. 

 

Today, he tells his fascinating personal story from growing up in poverty to finding a way to be successful and happy.  

 

Elvis has a pretty incredible and challenging background that has helped shape him into the man he is today. 

 

In this episode, Elvis talks about: 

 

-The stark differences in racism between his home town and Africa and the United States

-Why he frequently slept over at 10+ different family friends throughout high school 

-The key ingredient that helped him overcome poverty and be successful

-How being an athlete protected him a bit from racism

-The last minute track and field scholarship her earned that eventually led him to the NFL 

-The importance of athlete’s using their platform to share their voice 

 

And more.

 

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