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Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel 1st Black woman to lead Louisville P.D.

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Republican women’s group subjected diners to video of Breonna Taylor shooting

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Black Lives Matter Protests Held In Cities Nationwide

Mayor of city where Breonna Taylor was killed apologizes to Black residents for centuries of racism 

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Virtual reality exhibit allows visitors to enter Breonna Taylor’s tulip garden, view life memories

The family of Breonna Taylor is preserving her memory via an augmented reality exhibit that celebrates her life. 
/ June 10, 2022

Kentucky apartment complex discriminated against Black renters with housing vouchers, complaint claims 

The Terraces at Forest Springs reportedly discouraged Black renters with Section 8 while encouraging white applicants with the vouchers.
/ May 31, 2022

Kentucky activist faces federal charges related to shooting attack on mayoral candidate

Quintez Brown’s lawyer is calling on the young activist’s supporters to protest outside the federal courthouse at 1 p.m. today.
/ April 8, 2022

Louisville activist Quintez Brown indicted on attempted murder charge

Brown faces one count of criminal attempted murder and four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment under the indictment.
/ March 29, 2022

Kenny Payne becomes Louisville’s first full-time Black head coach

Kenny Payne has been tapped as the new head coach of the men’s basketball team at the University of Louisville. 
/ March 18, 2022

Ex-cop faces federal charges for shooting during Breonna Taylor protest

A former Louisville cop who shot at someone the night that authorities fatally targeted YaYa’s BBQ owner David McAtee has been charged.
/ March 18, 2022

Keturah Herron, justice advocate for Breonna Taylor, named in USA Today’s ‘Women of the Year’ 

Herron, who was integral to getting no-knock warrants banned in Louisville, is Kentucky’s first openly LGBTQ state representative.
/ March 14, 2022