The Russell Tech Business Incubator (RTBI) is the first tenant to open its doors at the new Village at West Jefferson. The incubator is under the umbrella of AMPED, the Academy of Music Production Education and Development, which is a free music program for kids in Louisville.
Read More“I think any Louisvillian knows we are good at task force and work groups, but the question is, ‘Where did that work go? What did we do with it,'” said Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D- District 3), referring to the city’s work to date on racial equity, which led her to sponsor this ordinance.
Read MoreNewly elected Metro Council member Jecorey Arthur, D-4th District, lost his childhood friend, 26-year-old Dominique Fels, in a shooting Jan. 31. Fels, who had three children, used to make music with Arthur when they were preteens.
Read MoreA proposed ordinance is making its way through Metro Council that would address racial equity throughout all city departments. It's called an equity review for departments in the Louisville Metro area.
Read MoreToday I co-sponsored my first ordinance — a budget equity tool, drafted by Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey.
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Teaching Jefferson County Public School students about systemic issues and what they can do to help solve them. It's part of a learning hub called "Justice Now." "Our mission is to be the change as we make Louisville, our classroom, and justice, our curriculum," said Matthew Kaufman, co-founder of Justice Now.
Jecorey Arthur, one of two new members on Louisville Metro Council, picked Martin Luther King Jr. Day to unveil his first piece of legislation for a reason. Arthur says the city must do more to combat gentrification, a process that takes place when poor urban neighborhoods are revitalized to attract wealthier inhabitants, typically forcing out poorer people in the process.
Read MoreAn ordinance to protect our neighborhoods from gentrification while building our neighbors through mobilization. Please read, comment, and share with Louisville HBNs.
Read MoreThis interview with Jecorey Arthur, Louisville Councilman-Elect, Professor, and Musician, was conducted and condensed by franknews. We first spoke Jecorey in August 2020.
Read MoreOn Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, Louisville Metro Council swore in the youngest member in its history, 28-year-old Jecorey Arthur. The council member that now represents Louisville’s fourth district said he was motivated to run for the position because of seeing people suffer, struggle, and impoverished.
Read MoreI do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and be faithful and true to the Commonwealth of Kentucky so long as I continue a citizen thereof, and that I will faithfully execute, to the best of my ability, the office of Secretary of State according to law; and I do further solemnly swear (or affirm) that since the adoption of the present Constitution, I, being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to ring in the new year safely and announced two new vaccine allocations, totaling 53,700 doses, for Kentucky the week of Jan. 4: 27,300 doses from Pfizer and 26,400 doses from Moderna.
“I ask every single Kentuckian to keep any New Year’s celebration small, preferably your own household or one more,” said Gov. Beshear. “Remember, going to a big party, hosting a big party or going to any gathering where you’re going to take your masks off will spread this virus at a time where Kentucky is doing better than most, but the virus is rampaging through the United States and we’re seeing record deaths just about everywhere.”
Read MoreJecorey Arthur, a musician and professor of music, will soon be Louisville's youngest Metro Council member in January when he is sworn in as a councilman.
Read MoreFormer NY police officer Cariol Holloman-Horne said she was fired after stopping a fellow officer from choking a Black man. Artists dedicated a new song calling for racial justice and police accountability to her.
Read MoreIn 2020, IMAN staff, leaders, and community members did what they do best: fighting the fear and isolation caused by the pandemic, and finding creative new ways to continue to engage and connect with the people who rely on this organization.
Read MoreIt’s been a long and draining year, one with injustices scattered across the nation and a global health crisis. By now, one way or another, that’s baked into all of the music you’re hearing, locally and beyond. And you’ll definitely hear aspects in the following playlist. As we do every month or so, here are a few recently released songs from Louisville musicians.
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT! Everyone please welcome Brianna Wright as Louisville Metro District 4's new Legislative Assistant.
Brianna is a local entrepreneur, political organizer, and youth mentor. She'll be the main contact for connecting our constituents to city resources, awarding non-profit grants, and district communications.
Read MoreLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville has received a $42,000 grant to help turn a largely unused parking lot in the Parkland neighborhood into a well shaded plaza for visitors.
Read MoreLouisville's current ordinance bars housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Thursday our council will vote to include protections for people with a criminal background, homeless status, non-traditional source of income, or military service record.
Read MoreLouisville, K.Y. Councilman-elect, Jecorey “1200” Arthur, is a hip-hop artist and activist who raps and directs the choir on the track “Mama Please,” while evoking the memory of Breonna Taylor who was killed earlier this year in his city. Since then, people have been protesting for months with plans to continue through the rest of the year. Within that time, Arthur became the youngest elected council member in Kentucky’s history.
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