Lee Thomas, weekend anchor and entertainment reporter at Detroit’s WJBK TV, discussed his journey in overcoming differences through the lens of his disease, vitiligo – an autoimmune disease that destroys skin pigment. As a television broadcaster that could mean disaster, but Thomas overcame insurmountable obstacles and found success. Having shared his story around the world, Thomas’ book “Turning White: A Memoir of Change” details the physical and mental battle he is waging with a skin disorder that is literally turning him white. Hear how overcoming differences and welcoming others into the conversation completely shifts the experiences of all involved.
