Vance Keyes - Surpassing All Expectations

At age thirteen, his family moved to their first home with indoor plumbing and running water. "Toilet tissue was a luxury." Tired of the ridicule that schoolmates lobbed his way for being poor, he dropped out of high school. With a plan.

His plan worked. He's spent twenty years in law enforcement. He even ran for Sheriff as a democrat in the most republican county in the nation. While he didn't win, he did garner 47% of the vote. That's saying a LOT! Listen to this amazing brother share his path and his wisdom. And, you'll hear me reference the video Ten Rules for Dealing with the Police.

Favorite song: People Make The World Go Round by The Stylists.

Favorite book: The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Favorite quote:  "A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at." Bruce Lee.

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About this podcast: In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforcement; and answers the signature question "If America was a woman, what would you say to her? You won't find a collection of conversations with Black men like this anywhere else. Hear their wisdom. Be inspired.

Host, Rahbin Shyne, is an author, educator, creative and avid half-marathon walker.

Special thanks to Sonji Walker, Shedrick Sanders, Abigail Gonzalez, Don Davis and William Hamilton for their generous support.