Profile: Tyler Merritt

Originally from Las Vegas, Merritt talks about the multicultural background that he comes from and his family’s roots in the South. After going viral in 2020 for a previously published video called “Before You Call the Police,” he gained national attention for his works on race, leading to the publication of his memoir, "I Take My Coffee Black." Today, he'll talk with host Khalil Ekulona about the upcoming elections, diversity in Nashville, and how he talks about difficult, political topics.  This episode was produced by Elizabeth Burton.