‘Till Victory is Won

History. That great, unfinished tapestry of human advancement is woven every second. It flows along the years, loops around decades, … More

The Western Branch Library: a Beacon of Hope for Louisville’s Black Community

“The library does more than furnish facts and circulate books…the people feel that the library belongs to them, and that … More

While many of us may not typically consider a police officer to be a presence in a community beyond our … More

For Black History Month, the Louisville Political Review celebrates black stories and heroes. Today, we celebrate Louisville’s hero, the Great … More

The right to vote is currently under attack from all angles. The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, state … More

As a congressional intern with a passion for U.S. history and virtually unrestricted access to the entirety of the U.S. … More

Prior to 1975, public schools in Louisville, Kentucky were separated into two districts: the Louisville school system and the Jefferson … More

Few things mar the history of American cities as severely as the Jim Crow era of racial segregation and discrimination–and … More

The institution of slavery will forever plague American history. The slave economy was a core feature of the growth of … More

Why? Why does America refuse to learn from its history? Why have the purveyors of peace and freedom allowed–no, ensured–that … More