Louisville's unprecedented series of events to explore and confront the history of and legacy of all forms of discrimination and inequality.
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Please plan to join us at 6 this evening for this important #BlackHistoryMonth conversation hosted by @LeanIntoLou.
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Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission is hosting the 2020 Race Relations Conference on Thursday, April 9th! Registration costs $50 and continental breakfast & lunch will be provided. Call (502) 574-3631 for more information.
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Save the date! The 2020 Race Relations Conference is coming up and we hope to see you there.
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Louisville historian Tom Owen's research has revealed that during segregation there were 30+ Black communities scattered across Metro Louisville. He will detail the social and economic dynamics that led to the creation of those enclaves. Thurs., 2/27, 2pm, Main Library
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We are so happy that historian @ericaadunbar will be at the Main Library on Tuesday, March 24th to talk about her latest book "She Came To Slay." Get your tickets today at lfpl.org/upcomingevents.htm
Happy Book Birthday to historian @ericaadunbar! SHE CAME TO SLAY is available at bookstores nationwide 💓
Thank you for always supporting #WellReadBlackGirl's mission! Buy her amazing book TODAY - @37INKBOOKS simonandschuster.com/books/S…
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As we work toward greater equity, it's vital that we remember our history. Our @LFPL is hosting dozens of events to celebrate African American History Month!
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Join artists, musicians & community leaders for the 6th Annual African American Read-In (Main Library, 2/24, 6:30pm). Guests include Jecorey "1200" Arthur, Jerika Jones, Albert Shumake IV, Cassia Herron, Otis Junior, Idris Goodwin, Jonese Franklin, Dathan Hooper & many more!
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📚 We are excited to announce that Bridgette Johnson, a DuValle Education teacher and author will join us for the annual National African-American Read-In on Thursday, February 20 at Southwick Community Center located at 3621 Southern Ave. The event begins at 6 pm.
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Thurs. at the Main Library:
Charlene Fletcher examines family violence in 19th century domestic spaces as she recounts the lives of 2 African American women from Lexington, Ky, who were incarcerated at the Frankfort Penitentiary after fighting back against their abusive families.
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Keep celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with us!
Come to the Jeffersontown Branch tonight to hear author/musician Michael Jones talk about the history of Black music in Louisville: the Soulful Sounds of the Derbytown.
#MusicMonday
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Our @LFPL has programs throughout February celebrating African American History Month. Please stop by! @LeanIntoLou lfpl.org/events/?com=searchr…
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'Birthing While Black: A Community Conversation Addressing Racial Gaps in Maternal Health' will be held on February 27th at 6:30 PM at 3610 Bohne Ave, Louisville, KY! This event is FREE and open to the public. For more info,contact Ana’Neicia Williams at 502-354-8224.
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Please join us tonight at @LouisvilleCHS to participate in From Illumination to Synergy. This important conversation is part of @LeanIntoLou & the Synergy Project, which is working to strengthen the relationship & trust between police & the public.
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Please join us for this Synergy Project/@LeanIntoLou program on Thursday at @LouisvilleCHS. We'll hear from Charleston leaders about their efforts to strengthen the relationship & trust between police & the public.
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Through @leanintolou, our city is working to confront the history of and legacy of all forms of discrimination and inequality. Join the conversation at one of these upcoming events.
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Start your new year by joining us for important discussions that confront the history & legacy of discrimination & inequality. Learn about these events & others at leanintolouisville.org/event…
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Explore the topic of Youth Sports on Stage (Main Library on Tues., 1/7, 6:30pm) with a panel featuring:
•Erica Bledsaw @ATLouisville
•Idris Goodwin @StageOneFamily
•Alexandria Hoefler @SpaldingU Women’s Soccer
•Dr. Kish Cumi Price @LouisvilleUL
•Laura Ellis @WFPLNews
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Did you miss our Violins of Hope program, or simply want to hear it again? You can stream it now via Spotify:
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or our website: lfpl.org/podcast.html
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Please make plans to attend one of these important conversations. leanintolouisville.org/syner… @LeanIntoLou
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The #ViolinsofHopeLou is heartbreaking & inspiring, & a reminder of humanity's capacity for resilience, compassion & hope. Glad it could partner with @LeanIntoLou, and I urge residents to see the exhibit & related events. violinsofhopelou.com/
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We are pleased that Violins of Hope will host a Lunch & Learn at the Main Library this Friday. Seats have sold out for that event, but you can still catch the exhibit at the @FrazierMuseum
Violins of Hope opens tonight and will be on display through October 27. Be sure to stop by @FrazierMuseum to experience this remarkable exhibit.