Eagle Reels: Former Governor Deval Patrick on W.E.B. Du Bois, Our Divided Political Environment, and the Hope for the Future
Eagle Reels host and writer Dalton Delan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with former Governor Deval Patrick, exploring topics such as W.E.B. Du Bois, socially responsible investing, and the current state of our divided political environment.
Prior to the unveiling of a statue in Great Barrington on Saturday, July 19, commemorating W.E.B. Du Bois, Deval Patrick shares insights with Eagle Reels host Dalton Delan. Reflecting on the significance of the event, Patrick states, ‘I do not want to treat it as a hiccup, because it’s meaningful in many people’s lives.’ He further adds, ‘I have been teaching at the Kennedy School at Harvard, and there and elsewhere, I encounter young people who are eager to engage.’
Discussing the intersection of his work and impact investing, Patrick mentions, ‘This firm was co-founded around the time I established an impact fund at Bain Capital.’ Delving into historical context, he highlights, ‘If you look at the works of the founders, some of whom were slaveholders, they understood the implications over time.’
Patrick emphasizes the importance of acknowledging historical complexities without overlooking their significance in shaping present narratives. His interactions with young minds eager for change underscore the ongoing relevance of past struggles in today’s socio-political landscape.
