A life-long citizen of Mississippi, Al is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. His great-great grandfather was a slave to Nathan Bedford Forrest who voluntarily enlisted in the Confederate Army.
In the hour-long interview Al tells the story of his ancestor and also of his personal journey to embrace his Confederate heritage.
Also discussed are Al's advocacy for the maintenance of Confederate-themed traditions at his Alma-Matter (Ole' Miss) and his admiration for Generals Forrest and Lee.
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