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![University of Louisville program plans to celebrate neighborhoods by pioneering a 10k [Opinion: The Arena]
From the article:
There are various reasons that this walk/run is important, outside of fundraising for the Ali Scholars to visit an African country. Bailey-Ndiaye believes that, “This is an opportunity to celebrate neighborhoods that are often not celebrated.”
Louisville’s West End always seems to strike fear in the minds of people who have never had a reason to visit anywhere west of 9th street. This is often heard in many conversations about Louisville’s “great neighborhoods.” These conversations rarely include anywhere outside of the Highlands, Downtown or Clifton. It is completely fair to say that in this southern city, race plays a huge factor in the tone these conversations as the West End is predominantly populated by African Americans.
Organizers of the Ali Shuffle, including Bailey-Ndiaye, hope this event is a step towards changing that narrative and building a better community.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1uxhbg49F1qz5hk5o1_500.jpg)
University of Louisville program plans to celebrate neighborhoods by pioneering a 10k [Opinion: The Arena]
From the article:
There are various reasons that this walk/run is important, outside of fundraising for the Ali Scholars to visit an African country. Bailey-Ndiaye believes that, “This is an opportunity to celebrate neighborhoods that are often not celebrated.”
Louisville’s West End always seems to strike fear in the minds of people who have never had a reason to visit anywhere west of 9th street. This is often heard in many conversations about Louisville’s “great neighborhoods.” These conversations rarely include anywhere outside of the Highlands, Downtown or Clifton. It is completely fair to say that in this southern city, race plays a huge factor in the tone these conversations as the West End is predominantly populated by African Americans.
Organizers of the Ali Shuffle, including Bailey-Ndiaye, hope this event is a step towards changing that narrative and building a better community.
