The Arts Section 03/07/21

Her face has appeared on billboards. On the covers of national magazines. She’s inspired poetry and music. And protesters have chanted her name: Breonna Taylor. A 26-year-old Black woman killed by Louisville police a year ago this week. She was also a daughter, a sister and a friend. WFPL’s Stephanie Wolf has this remembrance.

More Than The Face Of A Movement: Remembering Breonna Taylor

Police reform wasn’t on the radar of most Kentucky lawmakers when Louisville police killed Breonna Taylor last March.
But after months of protests calling for change, politicians started to pay attention.
Demonstrations led to some new policies—the city of Louisville passed a ban on no-knock warrants and Lexington temporarily suspended them.
And at the statewide level, capitol reporter Ryland Barton says police reforms are moving forward, but they’re not everything the protesters hoped for.

One Year After Breonna Taylor Killing, Legislature Advancing Limited Police Reforms

Breonna Taylor has inspired artists of all disciplines… from visual art to theater, music and poetry. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf spoke with an Atlanta poet, who recently released a video that he describes as a “visual poem.” It’s called “Would You Kill God Too?”

Poem Inspired By Breonna Taylor Asks The Officers, ‘Would You Kill God Too?’

WDCB's Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Donnelley Foundation's new survey that looks into the way Chicago-area arts organizations feel about virtual programming.

The Arts Section: New Survey Offers Insights Into Arts Organizations & Virtual Programs

Wednesday, members of the Illinois House voted to override Governor Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that would weaken the state’s Freedom of Information Act.  The proposal will now head to the Senate, where a three-fifths majority is required to override Quinn’s veto.  According to the bill's sponsor, state Representative Barbara Currie, the legislation would give municipalities a way to address FOIA requests that are considered to be "harassing”.  But the Citizen Advocacy Center is urging state Senators to vote “no” on the override. The Center’s executive director Maryam Judar tells WDCB News Reporter Gary Zidek Illinois’ FOIA requirements should stay the way they are.

Citizen Advocacy Center Opposes FOIA Changes

The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, review Cabinet of Curiosity's new audio play, THE CABINET. Plus, the Critic discuss the potential sale of Second City.

The Arts Section: The Dueling Critics Review THE CABINET

Louisville chorus Voices of Kentuckiana presents a virtual cabaret Saturday, featuring music that speaks to this past year. WFPL arts reporter Stephanie Wolf spoke with the chorus’ director.

In Virtual Cabaret, VOICES Of Kentuckiana Chorus Reflects On Past Year

Saturday marks the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. The patient, Julia Donohue, is a 28-year-old baker from Cynthiana, Kentucky. Donohue spoke to WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer about what it was like to contract an unknown virus. Music for this story was composed by Louisville-based musician Noah Barker. Hear and read more from our two part series at WFPL.org.

‘A Whole Other Reality’: Inside The First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 In Kentucky

Saturday marks the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Kentucky. State officials were initially skeptical. They refused to test the patient who lives in Cynthiana Kentucky and had no travel history. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer spoke with Harrison Memorial Hospital CEO Sheila Currans about how she and others identified the state’s first confirmed case. Music for this story was composed by Louisville-based musician Noah Barker.

'Broken Glass': Inside The First Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 In Kentucky

WDCB's Gary Zidek reviews COMING 2 AMERICA.

Citizen Advocacy Center Opposes FOIA Changes

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