THREAD: Today, @courierjournal published Beyond Breonna, a series on systemic racism and how Louisville can end it.
It was spurred by the death of Breonna Taylor. But these issues have existed for generations. People are tired of the same
As @FBruceWilliams said: "It kills me when people ask, 'Well, what do you want?' ... Why is it so difficult for people to believe (a Black community) wants for its residents the same opportunities, services, convenience and quality in their
The series covers disparities in health, education, housing, employment and criminal justice.
We start with health because Black people are dying younger in Louisville - from homicides, chronic illnesses and now the
Environmental conditions - such as access to healthy food, quality housing and clean air - contribute to higher rates of illness in Black communities.
And disparities in treatment have made Black patients mistrust the
Alisha Beatty had 7 miscarriages before she said doctors took her seriously and looked into the cause.
"I was always told, 'It's an act of God, these things