False Arrest to Senate Race: Dakarai Larriett | Ep. 132

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. Rate, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Acast , and YouTube .

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