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Exceeding Expectations with Sharaud Moore

Exceeding Expectations with Sharaud Moore

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 In this episode of The Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell sits down with original Freedom Writer Sharaud Moore—the student whose experience of bullying in Room 203 ultimately sparked the movement that would become Freedom Writers. Growing up in Long Beach surrounded by gang violence and hampered by the low expectations placed on young African American men, Sharaud learned early how to protect himself and those he loved. In this deeply personal conversation, he reflects on the moments that shaped him, the mentors who stayed, and how those experiences led him to become a devoted father, award-winning educator, and decorated coach. Sharaud’s story is a powerful reminder that mentorship isn’t about saving kids, but about showing up with the consistency they need to exceed the limits the world set for them.
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