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Jecorey Arthur: I grew up in the ‘capital of American racism’

Podcast: The youngest person ever to be elected to the Louisville City Council calls for reparations for the descendants of slaves. Extended interview.

By Mary Fitzgerald, Aaron White and Jecorey Arthur
Jecorey Arthur: I grew up in the ‘capital of American racism’
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Jecorey Arthur is the soon to be youngest member ever elected to the City Council of Louisville in the state of Kentucky. He’s also a professor and a musician.

openDemocracy’s editor in chief Mary Fitzgerald spoke with Jecorey for the recent ourVoices documentary episode on the US election.

Listen to their extended conversation below – as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Soundcloud.

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