Yasmine Jumaa
Race and Equity ReporterYasmine Jumaa is WFPL’s race and equity reporter. A native Palestinian, she’s interested in issues of diversity, access and themes of inequality. Jumaa aims to engage with residents and amplify their voices to achieve accountability, meaningful change and a more equitable Louisville.
She previously covered housing and evictions for NPR member station VPM in Richmond, Virginia, where she received regional, Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion — and in sound. The Virginia Associated Press Broadcast Awards also recognized Jumaa's reporting on Richmond’s public housing authority in its best continuing coverage category. She also published a series investigating two state museums’ records on matters of equity — both internally and to the public.
When Jumaa’s not reporting on her next story, she’s likely making a mess in the kitchen, trying to find a body of water to swim in or spending time with her dogs Nico and Mr. Junior.
Email Yasmine at yjumaa@lpm.org.
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With five months remaining this fiscal year, there have been 28 city-ordered encampment clearings and counting. There were only five the year before. -
Police are still looking for the driver, who they said fled on foot before officers arrived at the scene near Russell Lee Park.
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Neighborhood Nest aims to provide expecting or recent parents and caregivers with essential products for free.
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Louisville grassroots groups working to stop violence in their communities can apply for funding to expand the scope of their work.
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Low-income Kentuckians at risk of losing heat can apply for utility assistance through the end of March or until funds run out.
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The American Printing House for the Blind is part of an initiative that aims to improve standards for digital braille for a more comprehensive reading experience.
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A Metro Council effort aims to extend emergency home repair aid to residents who need it to stay warm this winter.
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A big winter storm is expected to hit the eastern and central parts of the country Thursday. Here are some safety resources and tips for those living in the region.
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The measure restricts unsheltered people from sleeping on public property, and would allow the city to confiscate their personal belongings if placed in public walkways.
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Kentuckian Chris Hartman got married on the White House lawn this week shortly after President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
