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Credit Joan Brannon Monday honors the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and the federal holiday created in celebration of his legacy. As COVID-19 cases surge in Louisville and around Kentucky, many local events have been moved online, including the showing of a new documentary from Louisville filmmaker and percussionist Joan Brannon. Her film, “Fire and Heart: A Blueprint for Liberation,” will stream Monday on the YouTube channel of Lexington’s MLK Holiday Planning Committee. Brannon filmed the racial justice protests in Louisville and Lexington during the late summer and early fall, and spoke with some of the movement’s leaders for the film, such as Louisville poet, author and performer Hannah Drake; Keturah J. Herron from ACLU Kentucky; Louisville Urban League president and CEO Sadiqa Reynolds; Louisville Metro Council member, artist and educator Jecorey Arthur; and Lexington activist Sarah Williams.
Credit Abigail DeWeese While some educators might be tempted to shy away from discussing the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, for Ballard High School 9th grade civics teacher Abigail DeWeese, these events are front and center in the classroom. Lessons on the insurrection have given her students the opportunity to learn about important concepts, and process a tumultuous time in American history. “A lot of them really love the opportunity just to get the facts, and to be able to formulate their own opinion and to have a platform to do that in,” DeWeese said.
Synopsis The Volkswagen Group’s financing arm had first bought a 25% equity stake in the latter in September 2019. KUWY Technology is an instant lending platform that digitally connects borrowers to lenders. Mumbai: Volkswagen Finance India on Monday said that it has acquired a majority stake in automotive fintech company KUWY Technology for an undisclosed amount to leverage the latter’s network to grow its new and used car financing business. The Volkswagen Group’s financing arm had first bought a 25% equity stake in the latter in September 2019. KUWY Technology is an instant lending platform that digitally connects borrowers to lenders.
Amber Ladd is the family resource coordinator for Mill Creek Elementary Leadership Academy. And like some other teachers and employees, the newness of the vaccine makes her nervous about it. “I would support it once it’s been out on the market a little longer,” she said. “But I’m not comfortable with just jumping into being one of the first hundreds of thousands of people to get this vaccination.” Coronavirus vaccines prepared for JCPS school nurses at the Broadbent Arena vaccination site. Credit Jess Clark / WFPL The CDC and the FDA say the vaccine is safe for almost all adults, with a few exceptions for people who are allergic to the vaccine ingredients. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness doctor SarahBeth Hartlage said just because this vaccine was developed faster than any before it, doesn’t mean it’s less safe.