Huey Perry: Fighting Poverty and Corruption in Mingo County
In this compelling interview, Huey Perry—author of They’ll Cut Off Your Project: A Mingo County Chronicle—reflects on his bold leadership of a 1960s War on Poverty program in one of America’s poorest counties. Interviewed by Sam Hickman, Perry recounts how he empowered local residents to fight systemic poverty, organized groundbreaking programs like the first full-day Head Start, and stood firm against powerful political machines. He also shares untold stories of FBI raids, political sabotage, and the enduring lessons we still need today.