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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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.
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For some immigrants or refugees, gaining access to basic services can prove daunting with a language barrier. The issue affects many residents in Louisville, where the city and partners are trying to connect more with residents who aren’t fluent in English.
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Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday on NPR. Her new book, “HBCU Made” came out Tuesday.
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For Black men, a barbershop isn’t just a place to get edge-ups or a beard trim – it’s a space for finding community with other Black men and opening up in ways that go beyond small talk. A free program in Louisville aims to expand that.
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Lyndon Pryor was recently named the Louisville Urban League’s permanent CEO and President. Pryor first joined the organization in December 2015, and was previously the nonprofit’s chief engagement officer.