McKenzie Valentine now is a successful account manager and activist, big on social media and taking on race and class in community discussions. It all traces back to his youth in Miami’s borough of Little Haiti, where he experienced moments that were far from sunny. Mackenzie weaves a story of perseverance and strength in the face of an inadequate education system, keeping up with bills, and challenging encounters with law enforcement. Tune in to hear about the storms weathered and triumphs accomplished in this episode of Own Your Future, “Through the Hole in the Roof”, hosted by Alisha Cox.
David is a published author and Founder of Audastio, a Miami-based multilingual podcast storytelling network. He is also a Sant La Fellow and a Year Up Alumni.
