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Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 1: America’s Blackest Child

Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 1: America’s Blackest Child

Update: 2023-05-311
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Growing up in Georgia, Clarence Thomas wanted to make his mark. His goal was to become his hometown’s first Black Catholic priest. But in the 1960s, he abandoned that dream. Instead, he embraced campus activism and the teachings of Malcolm X.

Season 8 of Slow Burn is produced by Joel Anderson, Sophie Summergrad, Sam Kim, and Sofie Kodner.

Josh Levin is the editorial director of Slow Burn.

Derek John is Slate’s executive producer of narrative podcasts.

Susan Matthews is Slate’s executive editor.

Editorial direction by Josh Levin, Derek John, and Joel Meyer.

Merritt Jacob is Slate’s senior technical director.

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Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 1: America’s Blackest Child

Slow Burn: Becoming Justice Thomas - Ep. 1: America’s Blackest Child

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