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Our host, LUL Interim President & CEO Lyndon Pryor is joined by Councilman Jecorey Arthur. Jecorey shares his journey from a kid in the Parkland neighborhood who loved music to being a member of the Louisville Metro Council representing District 4. Arthur talks about turning stories of shame into action, the challenges of the position, and how music influenced his life. Arthur is a classically trained percussionist and hip-hop artist. He is a professor of music and sociology at Simmons College of Kentucky and an artist roster member of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN).
This week's episode features Louisville District 4 Councilman, Simmons College of KY Professor and hip-hop/classical musician Jecorey Arthur. Jecorey opens up about his mental health journey, how being a musician provided him a safe, creative space that initially saved him from living a life that he did not want to lead and set him on the path to live a life of purpose. Jecorey also shares with us how becoming a councilman has impacted his mental health and his life. He also provides some simple and very useful tips that he utilizes throughout his daily life to help him stay on top of things and to avoid burn out. Follow Jecorey: https://www.instagram.com/jecoreyarthur/ Website: https://www.jecoreyarthur.com/ Simmons College of KY: https://simmonscollegeky.edu/ Help Support the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/emilyelizabeth Creating The Wondering Mind- a mental health podcast and The Wondering Mind Co. a mental health merchandising brand, is a lot of work. It takes a lot of time, money & energy. My main goal is to continue to help YOU, as well as evolve, grow and improve each piece of content, in hopes to break mental health stigmas & normalize having candid conversations about our mental health. So any little bit of support can go a long way over here. Thank you as always
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 https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/us-election-podcast-we-want-change-not-biden/ (documentary episode on the US election). Here is their extended conversation.
Jecorey Arthur joins the show to have one of the most important podcast conversations thus far. Jecorey is indeed a young trailblazer, he is the youngest councilman in Louisville, KY history! The epitome of black excellence. Jecorey and Michael discuss topics ranging from ADOS, Trump, Biden, Ice Cube and much more! Jecorey is traveling the path of leaders that came before us and setting the example for those who will follow. Tune in and as always be prepared to learn something. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Reset talks to Chicago activist and interfaith leader Rami Nashashibi about the message behind his debut album This Love Thing. Together with Brooklyn artist Drea D’Nur, and featuring Jecorey “1200” Arthur, the multi-genre album weaves together songs about COVID-19, social justice and interfaith unity.
Jecorey Arthur is the youngest elected official in the history of the Louisville Kentucky city council. Racial Justice NOW! sits down with Jecorey to discuss racism, politics, and his work as an educator and musician.
Metro Councilman-elect Jecorey Arthur said that he is not surprised with the results of the Breonna Taylor investigation. He talked about how to bring our community together, why Metro government paid the Taylor estate if no wrongdoing was done, barricading areas of the city in a "Jim Crow" fashion, and police reforms...
Metro Councilman-elect Jecorey Arthur said that he is not surprised with the results of the Breonna Taylor investigation. He talked about how to bring our community together, why Metro government paid the Taylor estate if no wrongdoing was done, barricading areas of the city in a "Jim Crow" fashion, and police reforms...
In one last push for an informed electorate for the June 23rd Kentucky Primary Election, your host, Justin Mog, sits down with another candidate for Louisville Metro Council’s downtown District 4. Jecorey Arthur, also known as ‘1200', has performed around the world as a classically trained percussionist as well as a hip hop artist. Born in Parkland, Jecorey Arthur is an award-winning teacher, musician, activist, and now professor at Louisville’s HBCU, Simmons College of Kentucky. At 28, he’s running to become the youngest metro councilperson in Louisville history. He invites you to get in touch with him at 502-230-1616. Learn more at http://jecoreyarthur.com Barbara Sexton Smith is stepping down, and he is running for the open seat to represent District 4 in downtown Louisville from 24th Street north of Broadway, east to Baxter Ave. and as far south as just south of Burnett. Russell, Central Business District, Smoketown, Shelby Park, Meriwether, Phoenix Hill, Butchertown, Irish Hill, Paristown Pointe, Germantown. There is no Republican running for this seat, so the race will be decided in the June 23rd Democratic Primary. Residents of the district will find 6 active candidates for this seat on their ballots: Ron BOLTON, Aletha FIELDS, Adam CAPERTON, Darryl YOUNG JR., Robert LeVertis BELL, and Jecorey ARTHUR. Dennisha RIVERS dropped out. (…along with TEN different candidates running against Mitch McConnell for U.S. Senator!) Go to http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org for info on how to vote, including in-person early absentee voting which is available to all this year due to the pandemic. Forward Radio does not endorse any candidates, but we do endorse an informed electorate. We offer equal air-time for all registered candidates for public office. As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! airs on FORward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is used by permission from the fantastic Louisville band, Appalatin. Explore their inspiring music at http://www.appalatin.com
Cartoon just aint what they used to be! Follow Jecorey everywhere @HoneyBadgerHawk
Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Another Louisville artist feature and installment in the social distance suite. On this episode we chat with local artist, music educator, and political activist, Jecorey '1200' Arthur. He shares his musical backstory, authenticity, identity, and social responsibility. This is a great one that dives into deep topics including race. Follow Jecorey Arthur and see how he makes a difference in my community and his campaign for Metro City Council. You don't wanna miss this one! Jecorey '1200' Arthur links: Check out 1200's website (https://1200llc.com/) & instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1200llc/) Check out Jecorey's political & campaign website (https://www.jecoreyarthur.com/) & instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jecoreyarthur/) Links mentioned by 1200: Black Lives Matter Lousiville - COVID-19 Resources (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XMVbEVqFLuhjuzE8H7lQ8o03Bz38DYBRWJjdP3mMqj4/edit) American Descendants of Slavery (https://ados101.com/) Louisville Arts Network Grants for Artists (https://louisvilleartsnetwork.org/) Support the show: For free: It helps a ton if you leave a rating and review on your podcast player! Also, text this episode to a friend/family member/coworker/stranger/etc. Donate to directly support the show (https://www.paypal.me/makemoremusic) Get your MMM Merch (https://teespring.com/stores/makemoremusic) Follow us on instagram @make.more.music (https://www.instagram.com/make.more.music/) Subscribe here (https://makemoremusic.fireside.fm/subscribe) & join the mailing list (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemWoDjnTSjvceuNbJd5A8r4QMvlloc-s54k7-qedbSr0WxUA/viewform) Email us makemoremusicpodcast@gmail.com & nominate a guest here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTLLEN_4d6vqq1poWgyzbA-0ar9jKRSpCFYkT-77K5TUwFHw/viewform) Give more grace. Share more love. Make. More. Music.
Kris and Adam sit down Two on One, with Jecorey Arthur, possibly better known as 1200. The “complex” conversation moves through topics of West Louisville, Jecorey’s time at the UofL School of Music, The Louisville Music Scene, working for Louisville Public Radio and so much more. This is a must listen for anyone who follows music culture in Louisville.
Jecorey '1200' Arthur has spent his life in Louisville bridging gaps between hip-hop, classical music, and community activism. From an early age, he started creating beats and recording music and quickly formed his own artistic voice and musical palette. Not content with the trappings of music school, he sought to fuse his hip-hop upbringing with his university education, and Louisville music has never been the same. Whether its through his work with the Louisville orchestra, Louisville Public Media, teaching children in the classroom, or community outreach with various organizations, Jecorey continues to push the boundaries of music and its relation to a vital and progressive city. He sat down with JC to talk about Muhammad Ali, growing up in the west end of Louisville, new approaches to music education, and more... This episode is brought to you by Zanzabar and Dauntless Distributing.
“Do anything that you can possibly do in life to figure out the best way for you to become exactly what you want to be.” Speaking on the global theme of Action, Jecorey “1200” Arthur took the stage at CreativeMornings/Louisville in August 2015. Jecorey shared his personal journey of creative discovery and how he built confidence through blending his four passions — education, composition, performance, and curation. Do you have more than one passion that makes you tick? This episode was made possible by Camp Tech and MailChimp.
Jecorey Arthur, also known by his hip-hop name 1200, is a classically trained musician. He is breaking down barriers and stereotypes on a multitude of levels through his music and, more importantly, the way he uses his music, to connect with people, especially children.
It's the debut episode of "Five Things!" This week's guest is Jecorey "1200" Arthur, a schoolteacher, a rapper, and a connector between different parts of our all-too-divided city.
Jecorey "1200" Arthur swings into the Leo Weekly office for the fourth edition of our podcast.