Louisville Mayor Appoints First Black Woman Police Chief Amid Breonna Taylor Protests
Yvette Gentry was named Louisville's new interim police chief this week, making her the first Black woman to serve in the role....
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Breonna Taylor’s Ex-Boyfriend Offered Plea Deal to State That Taylor Was Part Of An ‘Organized Crime Syndicate’
Prosecutors offered Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend a plea deal to implicate Taylor as a part of an “organized crime syndicate."...
Activists and Celebrities to Kick Off ‘BreonnaCon’ in Louisville to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor
Until Freedom is running BreonnaCon, a multi-day event in Louisville to direct resources, talent, and energy towards achieving justice for Breonna Taylor....
Black Louisville Restaurant Owner Who Provided Cops With Free Meals Killed By Police, Police Chief Fired
David McAtee, the owner of YaYa's BBQ in Louisville, was shot and killed after police officers and the National Guard opened fire on protestors....
White Protesters Form Human Barrier to Shield Black Protesters From Louisville Metro Police
A group of white protesters formed a human shield blocking the Louisville Metro Police from harming black demonstrators...
Family of Black EMT Worker Who was Killed at Home by Louisville Cops Hires Ahmaud Arbery Attorney
The family of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old EMT who was allegedly fatally shot by Louisville police officers while asleep, hired attorney Benjamin Crump....
Five Cities With High Percentage of Black Populations Get $15 Million Investment
Chicago; Louisville; Miami; San Diego; and Syracuse, New York--all cities with high percentage of black populations-- awarded $3 million apiece....
Petition With 14,000 Signatures to Rename Kentucky Airport After Muhammad Ali Rejected by Local Authorities
Robert Holmes III has collected 14,000 signatures in support of rename Louisville's airport after Muhammad Ali but has faced an onslaught of opposition....
City Eats: Capturing Louisville’s Food Scene
If you’re unfamiliar with Louisville’s food scene, you’re seriously missing out. Offering a diverse selection of cuisine options, Louisville restaurants blend traditional Kentucky cooking with...
The Price of Success: The Highest Paid NCAA Basketball Coaches
Aside from stockpiling the most talented athletes, and building state of the art training facilities, one thing colleges and universities do is hire top tier...