Over the past year, Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media’s “What a Day”) has been on a journey back to her hometown of Florence, Kentucky to convince her high school that now is the time to change their mascot from a Confederate General into something everyone in the South loves: a Biscuit. Throughout the process she has had conversations with local advocates and allies who are supportive of making a change. She has also interviewed tons of incredible people like journalist Jemele Hill, NFL player Calais Campbell, and even Brian Allen, the creator of the Philadelphia Flyer's beloved mascot Gritty, plus many more. And now, Akilah is thrilled to share her journey when Rebel Spirit premieres Sept. 3rd, in just one week!
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08/27/24 • 3 min
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Rebel Spirit - Coming Soon... Rebel Spirit
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Bo any Ceo you and why Boom County biscuits sum right off?
Speaker 2Right? All right?
Speaker 1Can you tell I'm passionate about biscuits? Hello, I'm Akila Hughes, And for roughly the past year, I've been on a journey back to my hometown in Kentucky where I want to change my high school's racist mascot, the Rebels, into something that is more inclusive and a
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