From Segregation to Success: Larry Thornton on Race, Growth & Winning in LifeIn Episode 41 of Raised Red, Living Blue, Jason welcomes Larry D. Thornton Sr., a pioneer in business, art, and personal growth. Larry broke barriers as the first African American McDonald’s franchise owner in Alabama, serves on the board of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, and is the founder of the Why Not Win Foundation.In this conversation, Larry shares:— His childhood in Jim Crow Montgomery and the scars and survival of integration— The moment his 12th-grade English teacher, Miss Nichols, shifted his mindset from despair to possibility— His path from art teacher to advertising, to franchisee, to boardrooms— Facing hostility, exclusion, and threats — and how he responded with dignity— His vision for giving back via the Why Not Win Institute and scholarships“Where we start out, even if disadvantaged, is not as important as where we decide to go.”🎧 Listen on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube📲 Follow us on social media:Instagram: @raisedredlivingblue_podTikTok: @raisedred_livingblueSend us your feedback/questions/stories you want to feature on future episodes:https://forms.gle/1sn85LWHVm22KNMH6

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