Aallyah Wright
The Capital B journalist who helped elevate Braxton's ordeal to national news.
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Aug 27, 2023 • 23min
A Word: Democracy Dies in Dixie?
Aallyah Wright, a Capital B journalist, joins Jason Johnson to discuss the challenges faced by black elected leaders in rural communities, focusing on the story of Patrick Braxton, the mayor of New Bern, Alabama. They delve into the systemic racism that black politicians encounter, the impact of gentrification and racial politics on majority black towns, and the resistance and violence faced by Mayor Braxton in his position.
