Voices of West Louisville: Pandemic, Racial Inequality, and Advocacy

Reverend A. Russell Arkard and the church in West Louisville actively distribute food to the impoverished community during the pandemic, shedding light on the historical significance and challenges faced by the African American community. The chapter discusses the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on African Americans due to pre-existing health inequalities and structural racism, with insights from leaders highlighting limited healthcare access, frontline job prevalence, and community effects. The narrative expands to include protests in Louisville, addressing racial tensions, advocacy for Breonna Taylor's justice, and the intersecting issues of racial injustice and pandemic response.