Jun 30 Commentary Strange Fruit: How Watermelons Became A Racist Trope Historian Bill Black explains how watermelons became a racist trope. Plus a Carnegie Center exhibit tells the life story of Lucy Higgs Nichols, a formerly-enslaved woman who became a Civil War nurse. By Laura Ellis Jun 30 Commentary Strange Fruit: How Watermelons Became A Racist Trope Laura Ellis
Jun 24 Commentary Strange Fruit: Darnell Moore’s Memoir Tells The Story Of A Gay Black Survivor The title comes from one of several life-threatening experiences retold in the book, and on this week's show. By Laura Ellis Jun 24 Commentary Strange Fruit: Darnell Moore's Memoir Tells The Story Of A Gay Black Survivor Laura Ellis
Jun 16 Commentary Strange Fruit: Matthew Charles, Rehabilitated Then Re-Incarcerated Matthew Charles served his prison sentence, then built a life on the outside. But a judge said he had to go back. By Laura Ellis Jun 16 Commentary Strange Fruit: Matthew Charles, Rehabilitated Then Re-Incarcerated Laura Ellis
Jun 10 Commentary Strange Fruit: Whose Job Is It To Make Sure Louisville Seniors Don’t Live With Bedbugs? Nearly half of all Dosker Manor apartments have complained about bedbugs in the last two and a half years, but the problem persists. By Laura Ellis Jun 10 Commentary Strange Fruit: Whose Job Is It To Make Sure Louisville Seniors Don't Live With Bedbugs? Laura Ellis
Jun 2 Commentary Strange Fruit: Homegirl Box Delivers Women’s History Homegirl Boxes are gift boxes inspired by the life and legacy of bold and visionary women of color. By Laura Ellis Jun 2 Commentary Strange Fruit: Homegirl Box Delivers Women's History Laura Ellis
May 26 Commentary Strange Fruit: Reading Books, Living With Your Parents, Doing Your Civic Duty We have a lot to catch up on this week, and Doc shares her stories from jury duty! By Laura Ellis May 26 Commentary Strange Fruit: Reading Books, Living With Your Parents, Doing Your Civic Duty Laura Ellis
May 19 Commentary REVIEW: Jessica Lang’s Combination Of Ballet, Modern Dance Was Breathtaking The Kentucky Center’s dance programming wound up with an eclectic and elegant evening performed by the Jessica Lang Dance Company on Friday. By Kathi E.B. Ellis May 19 Commentary REVIEW: Jessica Lang's Ballet, Modern Dance Was Breathtaking Kathi E.B. Ellis
May 19 Commentary Strange Fruit: ‘Flying While Fat & Black’ Like so many news stories lately, this one culminates in a white person calling the police on a black person engaged in an everyday activity. By Laura Ellis May 19 Commentary Strange Fruit: 'Flying While Fat & Black' Laura Ellis
May 13 Commentary Strange Fruit: White Guys Teaching White Guys To Be Less Racist When we talk about racism and sexism, we often talk about women and people of color. But what does it mean to be an informed, empathetic, white man? By Laura Ellis May 13 Commentary Strange Fruit: White Guys Teaching White Guys To Be Less Racist Laura Ellis
May 6 Commentary Strange Fruit: In Search Of Big Freedia Pop stars love featuring her voice in their songs, but never show her face in their videos. Why? By Jonese Franklin May 6 Commentary Strange Fruit: In Search Of Big Freedia Jonese Franklin
Apr 29 Commentary Strange Fruit: Juicy Fruit News Round-Up Shania Twain steps in it, the Philadelphia Police Commissioner tries to step out of it, and a mom with a viral tweet just wants some pockets on it. By Laura Ellis Apr 29 Commentary Strange Fruit: Juicy Fruit News Round-Up Laura Ellis
Apr 24 Commentary Commentary: Bevin’s Assault On Public Education Is Shortsighted I believe that public education is the bedrock of an inclusive and educated society. Sadly, I think fewer and fewer people share that view. By Keith Runyon Apr 24 Commentary Commentary: Bevin’s Assault On Public Education Is Shortsighted Keith Runyon
Apr 22 Commentary Strange Fruit: When Black Women Raised America Their wages were low and they had little recourse if they encountered harassment on the job. By Laura Ellis Apr 22 Commentary Strange Fruit: When Black Women Raised America Laura Ellis
Apr 15 Commentary Strange Fruit: How Sex Trafficking Laws Affect Consensual Sex Workers Sex workers say Backpage and Craigslist helped them screen clients more carefully, and new laws will lead to more street-based work, which poses more danger. By Laura Ellis Apr 15 Commentary Strange Fruit: How Sex Trafficking Laws Affect Sex Workers Laura Ellis