 Friday July 17, 2020 | Louisville, KY.
Updates and News
+ Beshear mandates masks statewide to protect against the spread of COVID-19
Face covering became mandatory in Kentucky since Friday, July 10 at 5:00PM, due the increase of cases in the last couple of days.
His new executive order, signed Thursday July 9,will last 30 days from July 10 and will be enforced by health departments, he said during an afternoon press conference. After the 30 days, he said he'll reevaluate whether the order is still needed.
Exceptions will include kids under 5, people with breathing problems and people exercising while social distancing. A person in a room alone or with their family at home doesn't need to wear a mask. The order applies to anyone in a retail environment, a grocery store and any other indoor or outdoor space where one can't be 6 feet from others
“Folks, we are still in a battle, and it is not going away,” the governor said. “We have a dangerous and deadly virus out there, and we are now seeing a regular increase in cases in Kentucky.” - Gov. Andy Beshear
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+ Carrier Journey Features Lifework of La Casita Center Executive Director.
"If one person or voice is missing, if we are lacking somebody's perspective or struggle, then the circle is incomplete." - Karina Barillas
The circle is a deliberate and direct defiance of patriarchy, said the executive director of La Casita Center, an organization that supports and advocates for Louisville’s Latin American community offering counseling for Latina women, as well as immigration and legal support, accompanying families in their journey.
Barillas arrived as a Fulbright scholar 25 years ago, escaping a childhood filled with poverty, domestic violence and sexual assault in war-torn Guatemala City. She earned a Bachelor's degree from University of Louisville in English, psychology and education, and later a Master's degree in education and counseling.
The horror and trauma of Barillas' upbringing became her most powerful tool in fighting injustice and inspired her to dedicate her life to women's rights.
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+ Jefferson Community and Technical College announces the Open Doors Diversity Grant
Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) will COVER tuition, up to 30 credit hours, for ALL underrepresented minority students new to JCTC for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year with the Open Doors Diversity Grant.
Interested students must apply to the College and enroll in at least six credit hours. Those eligible, from the criteria available on their website, will automatically be awarded, no scholarship application is required!
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+ KentuckianaWorks is helping people overcome barriers so they can go to college
In the past year, the KentuckianaWorks College Access Center (KCAC) has helped over 3,000 adults and 800 high school students pursue their dream of attending college. The KCAC is a one-stop center that provides financial aid, educational, and career counseling services to adults and youth in the Louisville area and in southern Indiana. The KCAC can help you:
- Complete and file your financial aid (FAFSA) forms
- Complete applications for admissions
- Search for scholarships
- Select the right school for you
- Get career counseling and assessments
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