Listen "From Walnut Street to Ali Boulevard: The cost of 'Urban Renewal' in Louisville"
Episode Synopsis
Before it was renamed Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville's Walnut Street was once a thriving hub of black-owned businesses. Then came the wrecking ball: A 1960s-era policy called Urban Renewal. More than 50 years later, Louisville is still paying the price for the destruction brought on by this foolish and racist government initiative. WDRB anchor/reporter Gilbert Corsey joins the show to discuss his recent special segment on Walnut Street. WATCH: Once a booming strip of black business, Walnut Street faded from Louisville's memory for failed Urban Renewal
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