Sharing Stories
Sharing The Journey
Explore podcasts, documentaries, and articles featuring Frank Meeink’s journey from violent extremism to activism, recovery advocacy, and honest conversations about change.
Videos & Clips
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White Right: Meeting the Enemy
Documentary
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Why We Hate
Documentary
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Stop The Ignorance - Documentary
Documentary
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How I Went From Being A Neo-Nazi To a Faithful Jew - Interview
Interview
Audio & Print
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He Was a Violent Neo-Nazi Leader. Then He Found Out He Was Jewish.
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A 'Recovering Skinhead' On Leaving Hatred Behind
Audio Podcast
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From White Supremacy to Radical Human Connection with Frank Meeink
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Voices on Antisemitism: Frank Meeink
Audio Podcast
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A Personal Fight Against Prejudice
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How I Recruited Kids into My Skinhead Gang: Frank Meeink, Former Skinhead
Video Podcast
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Neo-Nazi who inspired Edward Norton’s ‘American History X’ skinhead is now an observant Jew thanks to DNA discovery
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Books
Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead
The raw telling of one man's descent into America’s Nazi underground and his ultimate triumph over hatred and addiction
"Required reading for anyone who wants to understand the origin of race hatred in these United States of America." —Jerry Stahl, author of Permanent Midnight
Frank’s violent childhood in South Philadelphia primed him to hate. He made easy prey for a small group of skinhead gang recruiters led by his older cousin. At fourteen, he shaved his head. By sixteen, Frank was one of the most notorious skinhead gang leaders on the East Coast. By eighteen, he was doing hard time in an Illinois prison.
Behind bars, Frank began to question his hatred, thanks in large part to his Black teammates on a prison football league. Shortly after being paroled, Frank defected from the white supremacy movement. The Oklahoma City bombing inspired him to try to stop the hatred he once had felt. He began speaking on behalf of the Anti-Defamation League and appeared on MTV and other national networks in his efforts to stop the hate.
The story of Frank Meeink’s downfall and redemption has the power to open hearts and change lives. This edition of the acclaimed memoir includes a preface by the author, nine new chapters, an updated epilogue, and resource guides for substance abuse recovery and countering racism.