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Derek Hinkey’s Journey from Olympic Boxer to Actor and Advocate

Derek Hinkey’s Journey from Olympic Boxer to Actor and Advocate

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Marcus White and Dr. B welcome listeners to "The Urban Rez.". They discuss the fast-moving month of September and introduce guest Derek Hinkey, a seventh-generation Paiute Shoshone descendant and actor. Derek shares his journey from the Fort McDermott reservation to becoming an Olympic boxer and actor, emphasizing the importance of representing his heritage authentically. He discusses his role in "American Primitive Evil" and the significance of his ancestral power. Derek also talks about his commitment to community service and the importance of self-defense and situational awareness, particularly in addressing the issue of missing and murdered indigenous relatives.

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