An interview with Clarence Thomas’ mother about the justice’s formative years.
Growing up in Georgia, Clarence Thomas wanted to make his mark. His dream was to become his hometown’s first Black Catholic priest. But after Martin Luther King’s assassination, he abandoned that plan.
Instead, he embraced campus activism and the teachings of Malcolm X.Josh Levin is the editorial director of Slow Burn.Susan Matthews is Slate’s executive editor.Merritt Jacob is Slate’s senior technical director.Sources for This Episode:
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