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Thomas Dixon says there was no drug he didn’t do when he was a young man. His experiences with addiction and incarceration are riddled with life lessons and what-ifs. The prominant political activist, recognized nationally for his work to end violence, talks with Nina about how he got the name ‘Slick Dixon’, why he was discharged from the military, and shares his feelings of self-hatred during his 30 years as an addict. Plus, he talks about the moment he finally got down on his knees and begged for change... then stood up, went out and got high. He and Nina also break into singing a little 'Crystal Blue Persuasion' - because Joy is comin’ in the morning. Pastor Thomas Dixon https://www.facebook.com/thomas.dixon.391 Pastor Thomas Dixon is a social justice organizer and the founder of a program dedicated to mentoring young men. A product of Chicago’s housing projects, he is a former alcoholic, drug addict and ex- offender, Pastor Dixon is now a passionate community advocate who sits on the board of numerous organizations. In 2021 he was awarded the Harvey Gantt Triumph Award for Lasting Contributions to Civil and Human Rights. In 2018, he was awarded the Wiley A. Branton Award by the National Bar Association for his work to end gun violence and serves on the Board of Trustees for: Brady United, (uniting Americans against gun violence). Politics: Dixon is the Chairman of the Charleston County Chapter of the Democratic Black Caucus of South Carolina. In 2016, Dixon ran for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. His platform included Criminal Justice Reform, Gun Violence Prevention and Voting Rights. In 2019, Dixon ran for the office of Mayor of North Charleston. His platform focused on quality public education, wages that match the current cost of living, quality accessible housing, universal healthcare, protection of our natural resources, ending gun violence and over-aggressive policing and racial profiling.