Divya Karthikeyan
Race & Equity ReporterDivya Karthikeyan covers Race & Equity for LPM.
Previously, she served as the Capitol Reporter for Kentucky Public Radio, a collaborative of stations including LPM, WEKU, WKYU and WKMS.
Originally from Chennai, India, she’s reported for national and international outlets on politics, climate change, gender and caste inequality in India. She started out in the U.S. as a graduate student at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and interned at The New Republic and Gotham Gazette.
Email Divya at dkarthikeyan@lpm.org.
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Students and faculty at the University of Louisville rallied against two pieces of legislation that would impact state college programs focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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As Louisville negotiates a consent decree with the Department of Justice, community members want a voice in the process. One Metro Council member wants to support them with a resolution.
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Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It’s a time when Muslims participate in increased prayers, daily fasting and community events.
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An amnesty program at the Jefferson County District Court last month helped clear more than 300 bench warrants for low-level and nonviolent offenses.
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More affordable housing, funding shelters and money for eviction prevention are on the advocacy organization’s list of recommendations for Louisville’s next budget and plans.
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The city’s paid parental leave benefit ordinance for Louisville Metro employees could be amended to help kinship caregivers.
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A recent bus tour in Louisville explored the nine neighborhoods of the West End. It covered the region’s rich history, including the civil rights movement and honoring prominent local Black residents.
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Louisville Metro plans to connect all the city’s public parks to free 5G Wi-Fi by the end of summer 2025. Plans are underway with a focus on low-income areas in the city.
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In 1992, one man made it easier to find Black History Month events in Louisville. The calendar he created is now a historical artifact and his mentee is continuing his legacy.
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Uncertainty loomed over the future of the West End’s only public pool for almost a year. Now city officials say they’ve got plans to reopen.