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Lex Talk HistoryLex Talk History: DeBraun Thomas brings the funk to 250 Lex's music/written word month250 Lex's designated theme for April is the dual, and equally important roles of music and the written word in our city's history. For such a heavy lift Mandy and Alan turn to the one and only DeBraun Thomas who is certainly adept at both. He's a singer, a songwriter, truth-teller and last but not least, a radio host extraordinaire. This conversation will be anything but conventional and we guarantee you'll learn something new about our community!2025-04-1756 min
The Lexington PodcastTake Back Cheapside Part 2It's the riveting finale of our Take Back Cheapside series, going behind the scenes with the movement's leaders Russell Allen and DeBraun Thomas. Hear the untold stories - endless council meetings, unexpected roadblocks, power dynamics, and the future of the coalition they inspired. They also assess if Lexington is truly evolving and share insights on catalyzing change today. After all, as they put it, change is sparked by "regular people who happen to do extraordinary things." Don't miss this inspiring look at the passion driving local activism.2024-05-1532 minThe Lexington PodcastTake Back Cheapside Part 1In 2022, we had the privilege to interview two visionaries and local activists: Russell Allen and DeBraun Thomas of the Take Back Cheapside movement. We heard firsthand the remarkable story behind the triumphs and challenges of removing two Confederate statues from one of the most prominent former slave auction blocks in the state of Kentucky, known as the Cheapside Auction Block. Join us as we hear about the extraordinary movement behind reclaiming this sacred space from the shadows of Confederate symbolism and restoring it as a place of unity and inclusive commemoration -- "where all should feel welcome."2024-02-2738 min
DoGood RadioEpisode 23 | DeBraun ThomasDeBraun Thomas is a force in Central Kentucky. Today, he joins the DoGood Radio Hour to talk about music, Taking Back Cheapside, the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative and intentionality.
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Our theme song, "Happy Tune," is written and performed by Brother Smith - brothersmithband.com2023-02-2039 min
Meddlesome Priest ProductionsAngst And Daisies Episode 17Take Back Cheapside!
It is our great honor to speak with DeBraun Thomas, one of the founders of the citizen action group Take Back Cheapside of Lexington, KY. After years of activism, dialogue, protest and political lobbying a group of active citizens got the City of Lexington, KY to remove two confederate statutes that stood for 100 years. Their story is an inspiration to every person working to make change in their community; we know they inspire us!2017-10-2956 min