Louisville Story Program - The Fights We Fought Have Brought Us Here

Ten young writers from Muhammad Ali's alma mater write about the fights they've fought that have brought them to where they are today. Since August 2019, ten young writers from Louisville, Kentucky's historic Central High School have been writing a book of creative nonfiction documenting some of the challenges that have shaped them into the people they are today. Their stories are poignant--Muhammad Ali isn't the only fighter to come out of Central--and their voices are vital yet often unheard. This project aims to amplify their voices and stories and to show them that the community wants to listen to what they have to say. They have worked tirelessly for a year, writing countless drafts despite a global pandemic, and the result is truly remarkable. You will be blown away by their courage, insights, and humo