Mar 8 Arts and Culture New Ali Center Exhibit ‘Shines A Light’ On Refugee Women The 35 photographs in the exhibit picture people from 10 refugee groups and capture various aspects of the lives of refugee women. By Roxanne Scott Mar 8 Arts and Culture New Ali Center Exhibit 'Shines A Light' On Refugee Women Roxanne Scott
Jan 28 Arts and Culture Commonwealth Theatre Company Tackles Refugee Crisis In ‘Trojan Women’ “There’s just nothing we could do right now that could be more relevant to me than this play,” says director Hallie Dizdarevic. By Ashlie Stevens Jan 28 Arts and Culture Commonwealth Theatre Company Tackles Refugee Crisis In 'Trojan Women' Ashlie Stevens
Dec 28 Community Advocates Use Online Tracker To Keep Tabs On Refugee Admissions Refugee Council USA created a tracker that it says will keep the Trump administration accountable as far as its promise to let in 45,000 refugees for federal fiscal year 2018. By Roxanne Scott Dec 28 Community Advocates Use Online Tracker To Keep Tabs On Refugee Admissions Roxanne Scott
Nov 22 Community Louisvillians From Around The World Break Bread At Thanksgiving Lunch This was the third annual Thanksgiving Lunch by Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services. By Roxanne Scott Nov 22 Community Louisvillians From Around The World Break Bread At Thanksgiving Lunch Roxanne Scott
Oct 23 Community Bomb Attack In Somalia Hits Home For Some Louisvillians On Friday, dozens gathered in the International Mall near downtown Louisville to mourn the more than 350 people killed by a car bomb in Mogadishu. By Roxanne Scott Oct 23 Community Bomb Attack In Somalia Hits Home For Some Louisvillians Roxanne Scott
Oct 6 Community In Louisville, Fewer Refugees Translates To Job Losses For Some One of the ripple effects of reducing numbers of refugees entering the U.S. is job losses for people providing support services--many of whom are refugees. By Roxanne Scott Oct 6 Community In Louisville, Fewer Refugees Translates To Job Losses For Some Roxanne Scott
Oct 2 Community How Trump’s Refugee Cap Affects Kentucky Resettlement Agencies The Trump administration plans to cap the number of refugees the U.S. will accept at 45,000 — the lowest number since the U.S. Refugee Act of 1980. By Roxanne Scott Oct 2 Community How Trump's Refugee Cap Affects Kentucky Resettlement Agencies Roxanne Scott
Sep 25 Politics Trump Administration Revises Travel Ban To Expand Beyond Muslim-Majority Countries New restrictions will apply to North Korea, Venezuela and Chad, starting on Oct. 18. Sudan has been dropped from the travel ban. By Arnie Seipel, NPR Sep 25 Politics Trump Revises Travel Ban To Expand Beyond Muslim-Majority Countries Arnie Seipel, NPR
Sep 19 Community Should The U.S. Allow Private Refugee Sponsorship? The term “sponsor” is a technical — and complicated — term when it comes to who can step up to invite refugees into the U.S. By Roxanne Scott Sep 19 Community Should The U.S. Allow Private Refugee Sponsorship? Roxanne Scott
Sep 17 Community Catholic Charities Plans To ‘Raise A Glass’ And Awareness For Refugees "Raise A Glass For Refugees" will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Haymarket Whiskey Bar from 6-9 p.m. By Roxanne Scott Sep 17 Community Catholic Charities Plans To 'Raise A Glass' For Refugees Roxanne Scott
Sep 14 Community Louisville Business Launches Pilot Program To Support Refugees Doe-Anderson Advertising is piloting a program that aims to help provide resources for refugee families resettling in Louisville. By Roxanne Scott Sep 14 Community Louisville Business Launches Pilot Program To Support Refugees Roxanne Scott
Aug 30 Community Trump’s Changing Travel Ban Creates Uncertainty For Local Resettlement Agencies President Trump’s travel ban is back in the news after judges decided they would allow grandparents and other relatives of U.S. residents to travel here. By Roxanne Scott Aug 30 Community Changing Travel Ban Creates Uncertainty For Local Agencies Roxanne Scott
Jul 31 Community Burundian Growers Find Roots In Louisville A group of refugees, mostly from the small African country of Burundi, is adjusting to life in Louisville with the help of a new farm in the Highlands. By Roxanne Scott Jul 31 Community Burundian Growers Find Roots In Louisville Roxanne Scott
Jun 20 Community On World Refugee Day, New Louisvillians Reflect On Home Citizens and folks who have recently settled in Louisville gathered at Tyler Park Tuesday to eat, dance and relax in the shade. By June Leffler Jun 20 Community On World Refugee Day, New Louisvillians Reflect On Home June Leffler
Apr 21 Politics Justice Department Warns ‘Sanctuary Cities,’ With Grant Money At Risk Justice Department officials are demanding proof that cities receiving millions in law enforcement grants are complying with federal immigration law. By Julie Rovner, NPR Apr 21 Politics Justice Department Warns 'Sanctuary Cities,' With Grant Money At Risk Julie Rovner, NPR