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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
The Changing Landscape of Later Life
The life expectancy in this country has increased by around 30 years over the past century and is now at 78. Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 60 every single day, and most have no intention of slowing down any time soon. Our longer lives and more active lifestyles are accompanied by the emergence of a new stage of life that begins at 50 – one that author Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot calls the “third chapter” of life. On Wednesday we’ll talk with Lawrence-Lightfoot about passion, risk, and adventure after 50.

Related Links:

• The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years After 50

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sexual Abuse in the African American Community
Sexual abuse can happen to any family, in any socioeconomic class, in any ethnic group. In any instance, it’s difficult for the victim to come forward, and it can be difficult for the family, especially if the perpertrator is a family member or close friend. In the African American community societal issues such as fear of betraying family by turning offenders in to “the system,” distrust of authority figures such as police and social workers, and a cultural norm of “taking care of it in the family” can also keep the abuse silent. Join us on Tuesday for a discussion of sexual abuse in the African American community.

Related Links:

• African-Americans and Sexual Abuse
• NPR: Sexual Abuse Often Taboo for Black Boys
• The Center for Women and Families
• Robin D. Stone, author

Monday, March 15, 2010
Differing Views on Downtown Development
Downtown development, downtown revitalization, whatever you want to call it, has been the rallying cry for economic success for many of the nations cities, including Louisville. As the Next Louisville is taking shape, we thought it was time to revisit our downtown. Join us on Monday as we talk about the arc of downtown development, what’s going on now, and how other areas of town view the city’s center.

Photo by Joel Nield

 

 
Related Links:

• New downtown Louisville garages expected to spur additional development
• Downtown Projects
• Galleria revival will jump-start downtown
• Southwest Dream Team

Show ideas are welcome and should be submitted to SoA Producer Robin Fisher by email, at rfisher@wfpl.org or fax at (502) 814-6560.
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