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Newport, Kentucky Mural Honoring Slave Owner And City Founder Sparks Intense Debate

Newport, Ky., is putting up murals to honor the city's 225th anniversary. One depicts city founder Gen. James Taylor, who was a slave owner. Residents are wrestling with what to do about the artwork.

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