Category: Louisville Courier-Journal

I interned at the Courier-Journal during the summer of 2017. I worked the general news and features desk, aided the investigative director in obtaining records through the Kentucky Open Records act and produced Wotchit videos for online content.

Muhammad Ali Center hosts memorial service honoring Ali on anniversary of his death

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Portia Wright, a Jefferson County teacher, could hardly believe it had been a year since the passing of three-time heavyweight boxing champion, activist and ‘The Greatest,’ Muhammad Ali. Wright was visiting family in Alabama last year when she heard the news and cut her trip short to come back for memorial services. She was joined … Continue reading Muhammad Ali Center hosts memorial service honoring Ali on anniversary of his death

LGBT history ‘reclaimed’ in historic Louisville properties

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Since the 19th century, the area of Main Street known as Whiskey Row has been known for, well, its namesake. But now it has been formally recognized for a history that extends beyond just bourbon.  From 1975 to 1989, 105 West Main St. was home to The Downtowner, a popular gay bar, which was moved to the location … Continue reading LGBT history ‘reclaimed’ in historic Louisville properties

‘They can make a difference’: Tennis teaches west Louisville youth lessons beyond the court

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California Park's nearly eight-acre greenery is bustling with activity. On a typical night, you could see a couple of guys playing basketball, running up and down the courts. A little further down, you might find a group of youth practicing football or several kids playing on the playground. But on the far left side of the park, … Continue reading ‘They can make a difference’: Tennis teaches west Louisville youth lessons beyond the court

‘I’m the glitter and he’s the skulls.’ Screen printing artists continue to grow business

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Off to the side of a spacious warehouse room whirring with sounds and people moving about stands a door, which boasts a small pink sign.  Adorning the sign is the 2012 Internet meme, Grumpy Cat, and below the cat's famously displeased face is the phrase "Close the door" repeated four times. Opening the door leads you … Continue reading ‘I’m the glitter and he’s the skulls.’ Screen printing artists continue to grow business

Louisville cycling scene is a big, welcoming ‘party’ that gives back

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Perched atop bikes in some shade at Seneca Park, there was chatter among the four members of Revolution Devo Cycling and their coaches.  Most of the chatter was centered around the recent controversy springing out of this year's Tour de France — whether cycling champion Peter Sagan intentionally threw his elbow out to force an opponent to crash into a … Continue reading Louisville cycling scene is a big, welcoming ‘party’ that gives back

Cricket club hopes to get Louisville ‘on the world map of cricket’

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Positioning himself firmly on the cricket pitch at Louisville's Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park, Jai Bokey waits for the bowler to send the ball down the 22-yard stretch. As the bowler prepares to deliver the ball, Bokey hits his bat four times on the ground. When the ball comes down the stretch, Bokey smacks it off to the … Continue reading Cricket club hopes to get Louisville ‘on the world map of cricket’

Over 100 gather Saturday for Louisville’s #MarchForTruth rally

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Louisville joined the ranks of over 100 cities around the world on Saturday when scores of people gathered in front of Louisville Metro Hall for the #MarchForTruth.Louisville joined the ranks of over 100 cities around the world on Saturday when scores of people gathered in front of Louisville Metro Hall for the #MarchForTruth. The march was held in Louisville and across the globe … Continue reading Over 100 gather Saturday for Louisville’s #MarchForTruth rally

Kentuckians with disabilities had lowest voter turnout in US for 2016 election

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Kentucky had the lowest voter turnout rate among people with disabilities in the November elections, according to a new report from Rutgers University. In last November's election, 42.5 percent of people in Kentucky with a disability voted, according to the report, which examined disability and voter turnout. That's down from 48.5 percent seen in the 2012 elections. Non-disabled voters … Continue reading Kentuckians with disabilities had lowest voter turnout in US for 2016 election

Louisville Loop, trying to come full circle, requires funding for future phases

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The Louisville Loop around the city creeps ever closer to completion, though the finish line is still years off. However, the favored route for the last section, which would run roughly along River Road from the Big Four Bridge to the city of Prospect, will be the final leg of a plan to provide a 111-mile path around … Continue reading Louisville Loop, trying to come full circle, requires funding for future phases

Human rights group sues Kentucky Corrections over book censorship

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A human rights organization is suing the Kentucky Department of Corrections for allegedly censoring books.  The Human Rights Defense Center, a Florida based nonprofit which educates "prisoners and the public about the constitutional rights of prisoners," argues the Department of Corrections violated its free speech, due process and equal protection rights. "For what it's worth, our … Continue reading Human rights group sues Kentucky Corrections over book censorship