What Does It Really Mean to Be an Activist?

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What Does It Really Mean to Be an Activist?

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Grapevine News

July 14, 2026

J. Carl Divine joins Carl Lavender Jr. on The Grapevine for a powerful conversation about service, recovery, identity, self-love and community empowerment.

Divine shares the story behind the Banyan Tree Project, which is celebrating 20 years of helping people rebuild their lives. He also reflects on nearly 40 years in recovery, the importance of education and civic engagement, and why meaningful activism begins with taking action—even when an issue does not affect you personally.

Watch Full Episode at Youtube.com/PowerBrokerMediaGroup

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J. Carl Divine joins Carl Lavender Jr. on The Grapevine for a powerful conversation about service, recovery, identity, self-love and community empowerment.

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