In this episode, Charles “Duke” Tanner joins the Doc and the Block podcast to share his inspiring story of faith and redemption.
Duke discussed how when he was a promising young boxer with a 19-0 record, he got involved in a non-violent drug conspiracy which resulted in him receiving a double life sentence at 24 years old despite being a first-time offender.
Duke’s sentence was later reduced to 30 years, and he only served 16 of those years after President Trump gave him a second chance and granted him clemency on October 21, 2021.
After coming home, Duke founded the urban clothing line Freedom 20-0. He also began hosting food drives that feed over hundreds of families in Gary, Indiana, alongside more than 75 Black leaders across the community. Duke is now serving his community as a Community Developer with Engineered Tax Services, and an ambassador for Athletes for America.
Duke has also started the Duke Tanner Foundation to empower young children, raise awareness on fatherhood, criminal justice reform, and promote unity throughout the country.
