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Former skinhead speaks out against hate

Posted 10:18 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

A former skinhead will talk about his experience at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18

[caption id="attachment_37366" align="alignright" width="180"]Frank Meeink Former skinhead Frank Meeink speaks at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at UW-La Crosse.[/caption] A former skinhead will talk about his experience during a UW-La Crosse presentation. Frank Meeink will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Meeink will share stories about how he became one of the most notorious skinhead gang leaders of the East Coast. A trip to prison made him question his hatred. He is now part of Harmony Through Hockey, a hate prevention program. He has also advocated the Anti-Defamation League on multiple national networks including MTV. Meeink’s talk is part of the Campus Activities Board Series. Tickets in advance are $3 for students and $5 for others. Tickets the day of the talk are $6 for students and $10 for others. For more about Meeink visit frankmeeink.com/. For tickets or more information contact the Cartwright Information Counter at 608.785.8877 or visit uwlax.edu/CAB. If you go— Who: Frank Meeink What: Talk on anti-hate by a former skinhead When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 Where: Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition Admission: In advance: $3 for students, $5 for others; day of show: $6 students, $10 others

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