Curiosity.

First and maybe only question is why their perspective changed, likely followed by getting a better understanding of what shaped their previous point of view…

Driving people out because of their past isn’t fruitful. Someone used to have bigoted views but something made them change their mind, and they pushed hard enough to reform their life? Sounds like they wanted it, and are probably a changed person.

I know a few people like this. They help others leave similar situations. Great people doing important work.