Co-conspirator for Justice

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The transformation of Alan Berkman from a promising Ivy League student to a radical activist highlights his journey through pivotal historical events like the Wounded Knee takeover and the Attica Prison uprising. Initially a medical student, he provided covert care to revolutionary groups, leading to his involvement in bombings and subsequent imprisonment. After enduring significant health challenges, he emerged as an HIV/AIDS physician and global health advocate, ultimately influencing U.S. policy to improve treatment access in the global south, saving millions of lives.