Imagine that you’re a young, black man being raised by your single mom outside Dallas Texas. Can you visualize being so inspired by your tight-knit community, that at age eleven you decide that one day you’d like to become a leader, maybe even a pastor at your church? Major Williams, devoted husband, father of three and former marketing whiz kid, grew up respecting his elders, revering God and voting, like his family: a straight democratic ticket. But what if one day, you realized that your morals and principals were more inline with conservative values than the democratic ones you’d been taught to embrace? Would you keep quiet about your beliefs so that you wouldn’t be ostracized by your family, friends and other Black and Brown people? Or would you decide to throw your hat in the ring and run for office, claiming your new party in what may be the most politically charged election-year of our lives? More From Major Williams: Visit his website: www.majorformayor.com Reach him directly: (626)623-3753 Finding Major Williams: Twitter & Instagram: @majorformayor If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com. Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more. Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview. *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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