CKYSURJ - Power To The People

Lexington-based photographer Steve Pavey describes his time at Standing Rock, focusing on his relationship to the land as a white settler and ways in which we can begin the work of decolonization.

Kiarah Raglin, a freshman at Lafayette High School, talks to CKYSURJ about her response to an assignment that included several uses of a racial slur. After speaking out, the assignment received national attention. Her mother, Andrea, and her aunt, Kim, discuss the postive and negative responses they've seen in the community and online.

Adrian Wallace, president-elect of the Lexington Chapter of the NAACP, discuses his goals for the new year and tells us what the holidays mean to him. DeBraun Thomas and Devine Carama also share some of their favorite holiday memories.

We spoke to local musician DeBraun Thomas about his campaign to remove 2 confederate statues from Cheapside Pavillion and replace a plaque which noted the history of the area. Cheapside was one of the largest slave auction blocks in the south and residents have been fighting for accurate representation of history in the space for nearly a year now. We discuss the events that led DeBraun to take matters into his own hands and begin working to educate the people of Lexington. We also talk with him about the connections between his organizing work and his music. Song: All My Colors Are Blind by DeBraun Thomas You can find more information about DeBraun and his music here. www.facebook.com/DeBraunThomasMusic/ Interview by Stacie Sexton. Thanks to Jesus Gonzalez.