Race & Equity

A man incarcerated at the downtown Louisville jail died at the hospital Tuesday, shortly after corrections officers found him unresponsive.

As the United States faces a housing and housing affordability crisis, Louisville lawmakers are considering a new tool touted as the first of its kind in the country.

Louisville Metro’s new pilot program aims to help more people experiencing homelessness get housed. Officials say it would engage more landlords and increase affordable housing supply.

Arts organizations run by or designed to serve BIPOC communities have historically had difficulty accessing funding. Local and regional support is available to help.

After more than a century, west Louisville residents finally have a hospital nearby. Norton Healthcare is trying to bring better health outcomes and more jobs to the area.

A federal judge found the Indiana Department of Homeland Security likely discriminated against people with disabilities. The ACLU of Indiana’s complaint alleges IDHS has been applying zoning laws in a way that discriminates against a recovery home in southwest Indiana.

"Race Unwrapped" is exploring race and democracy this season.

Advocates warn that attendance policies can be unfair to students from low-income families and students of color, who are more likely to have their absences labeled as unexcused.

"Race Unwrapped" is exploring race and democracy this season

Some residents in west Louisville's Chickasaw neighborhood want it to be designated as a local preservation district as a way to honor its historic places. They also want to have a say in future developments.