This episode welcomes former Atlantic City Police Captain and Norristown native, Mark Benjamin to discuss his journey and hurdles rising the ranks as a Black cop. Mark also dives into his strenuous relationship with the political scene of Norristown as Uncensored Inspiration comes to you from Centre Theater's Charles L. Blockson Exhibit, with a live audience!

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00:47 - Norristown Upbringing & Career Choice

03:10 - Experience in the Air Force

08:24 - Arrest in Atlantic City

11:30 - Court-Martial

15:51 - Atlantic City Police Department

17:23 - Internal Law Enforcement Problems

19:21 - Learning His Power & Persuasion of People

24:03 - Fight Against the Teachers’ Union

28:00 - Coalition For Change

32:42 - Norristown Police & the Initial Race to be Chief

35:30 - Final Thought - What Can People Learn From His Story?

38:00 - Thanks to the Charles L. Blockson Exhibit at Centre Theater

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