February 2020

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2 ATTRACTIONS Muhammad Ali Center 144 N. Sixth Street The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center with an award-winning museum dedicated to the life of Muhammad Ali. The Center museum captures the inspiration derived from the story of Muhammad Ali’s incredible life and the six core principles that fueled his journey: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, Spirituality. The mission of the Muhammad Ali Center is to preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope, and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be. Inspiration is Ali’s gift, and his six core principles mark his true legacy – a legacy that has the power to live on, beyond the man, and beyond the walls of the Center. Muhammad Ali passed away on June 3, 2016 at the age of 74. Center hours: Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm, Monday closed, Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm. Admission: $14 Adult, $13 Seniors (65+), $10 Military, Students with ID, $9 Children (6-12), Members and children 5 and under are free. Call 584- 9254. alicenter.org

Carnegie Center for Art and History 201 East Spring St., New Albany, IN

“Remembered: The Life of Lucy Higgs Nichols” This exhibition tells the story of Lucy Higgs Nichols, a woman who escaped slavery in Tennessee, and served as a regimental nurse during the Civil War. It highlights her six-year battle for a nurse’s pension, which was finally awarded by a Special Act of Congress. Free admission. Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 - 5:30. Call (812) 944-7336. carnegiecenter.org

“Ordinary People. Extraordinary Courage” Men and Women of the Underground Railroad This exhibition explores the lives of real people in Floyd County, Indiana, both free and enslaved, whose selfless acts of courage helped fugitive slaves find hope and freedom. Free admission. Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 - 5:30. Call (812) 944-7336. carnegiecenter.org

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4 PERFORMANCE Friday, February 14 5:00 pm “The Harlem of the South” This event will kick-off the Jazz, Blues & Bourbon Series that will happen the 2nd Friday of every month featuring new and renowned Jazz and Blues artists from Louisville and the surrounding area. 5-6:30 pm Live music by Marshall Law • Free Hors d”Oeuvres & Bourbon Tasting • Discounted Drinks 6:30 – 7:30 The Wordsmith Project featuring Louisville’s Masters of the Spoken Word 7:30 – 9:00 The Dave Clark Quartet Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Admission: $10 KCAAH Members, $20 Individuals, $35 Valentine Day Couples Special. Tickets: www.kcaah.org or Better Days Records in Lyles Mall. Call Marjorie Marshall at 500-6960.

PERFORMANCE Saturday, February 15 2:00 to 5:00 pm

Women of Courage Photo Exhibit & Cultural Explosion

The Women of Courage Photo Exhibit & Cultural Explosion is an extension of Women Hold Up Half the Sky & Global Headwrap Photo Shoot to encourage women and their families to connect with African Culture and Women’s Suffrage. The exhibition will feature images of eighty-eight cancer survivors, as well as women and their girl children adorned with crowns using fabric from West African marketplaces. The images will portray the royal, regal, and beautiful side of women in spite of cancer, life challenges, and inequities they face. The program activities will include a photo exhibit; recognition of headwrap photo contest winners; fashion show with Afro-Caribbean drumming, dancing, music and food tastings. The activities will also provide health screenings and resources for family and community members who have been marginalized in part due to financial, social, and political injustices.Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Free admission. Call LaCreis Kidd at 500-6960.

5 6 FESTIVAL 25th Annual University of Louisville African American Music Heritage Institute

Thursday February 13 to Monday, February 17

The University of Louisville School of Music will sponsor the twenty-fifth annual African American Music Heritage Institute (AAMHI) on February 13-17, 2020 on the Belknap campus of the University of Louisville. This celebration of the history of the music of African Americans will feature concerts, clinics, lectures, and workshops for Kentuckiana elementary and secondary school students, University of Louisville students, and the general public. This year’s theme is “Third Stream: The Fusion of Jazz and Classical Music.” The Institute will feature trumpeter, Orbert Davis, musical director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), members of CJP, as well as University of Louisville’s own University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Kimcherie Lloyd. Members of the U of L Jazz Studies program will also be featured.

On Thursday afternoon there will be a convocation lecture in Comstock Concert Hall at 3:00 PM. On Friday morning, February 14, at 10:00 AM there will be a masterclass and workshop for students focused on improvisation. On Sunday evening, February 16th, there will be a public performance by Davis, the U of L Symphony Orchestra, and U of L Jazz Studies students at 7:30 pm in the Comstock Concert Hall at the School of Music. The admission for this performance will be $10.00 general admission. U of L students will be admitted free with their valid student ID. Tickets may be reserved by calling (502) 852-6907, or they may be purchased at the door.

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7 EXHIBIT January 18 to April 19

“Inheritance”

by Imar Lyman Hutchins

Fusing together his prolific printmaking practice with his signature work asa collagist, Imar Hutchins has equipped himself to pass learned wisdom along to future generations by imprinting stories recorded in his family archives on the surfaces of his mixed media portraiture. Each portrait depicts a person of supreme significance. On display through April 19, 2020. Muhammad Ali Center. 144 North 6th Street. Center hours: Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm, Monday closed, Tuesday- Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm. Admission: $14 Adult, $13 Seniors (65+), $10 Military, Students with ID, $9 Children (6-12), Members and children 5 and under are free. Call 584-9254. alicenter.org

EXHIBIT February 1 to March 31 Monday thru Friday 10 am to 4 pm

“Women Hold Up Half the Sky”

This ongoing photography exhibition celebrates West African women from Senegal, Ghana, and Nigeria. Amid the 400th Anniversary of enslaved Africans, the photos from the Women Hold Up Half the Sky exhibit brings us one step closer to portraying an accurate and positive narrative about Africa and its descendants. This collaborative effort was made possible through the lens of photographers Bud Dorsey and Aukram Burton. Framed prints are available upon request. . Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Free admission. Call 583-4100.

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9 EVENTS Monday, January 20 1:00 pm Gathering. MLK Day Celebration. “Transforming the Fatigue of Despair to the Buoyancy of Hope.” Please join our coalition of local non-profits and people of conscience as we continue our annual gathering and once again reach back to Dr. King’s words and wisdom to guide and ignite us during these times of struggle. Our program will weave together music, stories and poetry and a keynote address while spotlighting a variety of voices for justice and representing critical issues impacting our community. St. William Church. 1226 W. Oak Street. Free admission. Call 635-6307.

Friday, January 24 8:30 am Breakfast Series. “Daughters of Greatness.” Throughout the year, this breakfast series invites prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, activism, and pursuits of justice to share their stories. The series provides a place for dialogue and discussion on current issues. This month’s honoree is Diane Porter, appointed to the Jefferson County Board of Education in June 2010. Elected to serve District 1 in November 2010. A graduate of the Louisville Public School System and the U of L. She served nearly 40 years as a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal, principal and central office administrator. Muhammad Ali Center. 144 N. Sixth St. Admission - $30, $25 Ali Center members, $25 students with ID. All tickets must be purchased in advance at alicenter.org. INFO: [email protected]

Saturday, February 1 9:00 am Book sale. Friends of the New Albany Library 20th Annual Black History Month Book Sale. All books in History + all books by African American authors or biographies of same sold at a 50% discount, i.e. 50 cents hardback, 25 cents paperback + many African American history books for children all selling for 25 cents each. Annex Building of the New Albany Library. 180 W. Spring St. New Albany, IN. Free admission. Call (812) 944-8464. floydlibrary.org

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11 Saturday, February 1 ( continued) 10:00 am Family. African American Read-In. The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature, established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. The public may attend as listeners and readers, signing up to read a selection from a Black author. There will also be celebrity readers and regional authors, including poet Idris Goodwin and children’s book author Deedee Cummings. Carnegie Center for Art and History. 201 East Spring Street, New Albany, IN Call (812) 944-7336 carnegiecenter.org

10:30 am Adult. 150th Anniversary of the 15th Amendment. On the cusp of the 150th anniversary of that Amendment’s ratification, join us in a discussion with Kentucky State Rep. Charles Booker and the American Civil Liberties Union. A review of the history and current situation of voting rights. Western Library. 604 S. 10th Street. Free admission. Call 574-1779.

11:00 am Children. All ages. Drum Power Family Storytime with Joan Brannon. Joan Brannon leads a hands-on experience of percussion, stories and songs from West Africa. Southwest Regional Library. 9725 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 933-0029.

12 Noon Family. Buffalo Soldiers. Buffalo soldiers originally were members of the 10th Calvary Regiment of the United States Army, formed on September 21, 1866, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. This nickname was given to the Black Cavalry by Native American tribes who fought in the Indian Wars. In this annual tribute, The Buffalo Soldiers Academy of America present the film “The History of Kentucky’s Buffalo Soldiers” plus displays and Youth Camp sign-ups. Main Library. 301 York St. Free admission. Call 239-9588.

1:30 pm Family. Ages 8+. Movie Screening: Spider Man - Into The Spider- Verse. Teen Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality, crossing with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744.

2:00 pm Adult. Film screening of A Raisin In the Sun. (PG) Southwest Regional Library. 9725 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 933-0029.

2:00 pm Adult book discussion. Join us as we discuss Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi-Coates. Newburg Library. 4800 Exeter Ave. Call 479-6160.

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15 The University of Louisville’s Department of Pan-African Studies The Black Studies Standard-Bearers of the South & Mothership of the Midwest Since 1973

Where it’s ALWAYS Black History Month!

THE PAS FAMILY Dr. Ricky L. Jones, Chair, Political Philosophy Dr. Shirletta Kinchen, African American History, Vice Chair

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Dr. Joy Carew, Linguistics and Culture Dr. Robert L. Douglas, Professor Emeritus Dr. Tyler Fleming, African History Dr. Yvonne V. Jones, Anthropology Dr. Mawuena Logan, Literature Dr. Kalasia Ojeh, Race and Education Dr. Kaila Story, Race, Gender and Sexuality

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THE PAS FAMILY Dr. Ricky L. Jones, Chair, Political Philosophy Sunday, February 2 Dr. Shirletta Kinchen, African American History, Vice Chair 2:00 pm African American Film Series. Offered every Sunday in February, in

Dr. W.S. Tkweme, Ethnomusicology, Director of Graduate Studies collaboration with the UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Dr. M. Brandon McCormack, Religion, Director of Undergraduate Studies Inclusion, and the Louisville Free Public Library. Film screening plus a panel discussion with UofL faculty, representatives of community organizations, and Dr. Joy Carew, Linguistics and Culture Dr. Robert L. Douglas, Professor Emeritus Dr. Tyler Fleming, African History Dr. Yvonne V. Jones, Anthropology members of the public. Today, Free State of Jones (R). The true story of a Dr. Mawuena Logan, Literature Dr. Kalasia Ojeh, Race and Education multiracial, armed revolt against the Confederacy during the Civil War in Jones Dr. Kaila Story, Race, Gender and Sexuality County, Mississippi. The story continues during the reconstruction period and a landmark 1948 ruling on Mississippi’s law criminalizing interracial marriage. Ms. Wendy Martin, Unit Business Manager Ms. Sandra King, Program Assistant Senior Main Library. 301 York Street. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

Monday, February 3 What is the “Pan-African Studies Experience” at Louisville? 6:00 pm Adult. Film screening of Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Courage: • One of the oldest departments and most interdisciplinary Black Studies faculties in the country. Men and Women of the Underground Railroad. This documentary explores • A model undergraduate program with an impressive catalog of course offerings. the lives of men and women in the New Albany area who, as escaped slaves • The first Black Studies Ph.D. program in the South. or abolitionists, participated in this revolutionary movement to undermine the • Home of yer, an innovative and long-standing on-line education program. institution of slavery in America. The film and discussion will be presented by • Continuous academic challenge and socio-political growth for students, both young the Carnegie Center for Art and History. Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern and old. • Graduates committed to the grand Black Studies traditions of academic excellence, Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744. social responsibility, progressive thought and global transformation in all fields of Music Mondays: Black History Month Dance human endeavor! 6:30 pm Children. All ages. Party. Get down to sing along to classic by black artists through the decades. Contact us at (502) 852- 5985 or visit on-line at: http://www.louisville.edu/a-s/pas/ to Motown, Jazz, Hip Hop and more. Shawnee Library. 3912 W. Broadway. Free explore, enroll or donate. JOIN PAS in our ongoing struggle to change the world! admission. Call 574-1722.

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19 BRIDGING THE DIVIDE | LET’S TALK LET’S TALK Tuesday, February 4 2:00 pm Adult. Book discussion. Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Western Library. 604 S. 10th St. Free admission. Call 574-1779.

6:00 pm Author talk and book discussion. Searching for Black Confederates: The Civil War’s Most Persistent Myth by Kevin M. Levin. More than 150 years after the end of the Civil War, scores of websites, articles and organizations repeat claims that anywhere between 500 and 100,000 free and enslaved African Americans fought willingly as soldiers in the Confederate army. But as the author argues in this carefully researched book, such claims would have shocked anyone who served in the army during the war itself. Levin explains that imprecise contemporary accounts, poorly understood primary-source material, and other misrepresentations helped fuel the rise of the black Confederate myth. Moreover, Levin shows that belief in the existence of black Confederate soldiers largely originated in the 1970s, a period that witnessed both a significant shift in how Americans remembered the Civil War and a rising backlash against African American’s gains in civil rights and other realms. Kevin M. Levin is a historian and educator based in Boston. Book available for purchase. The Filson Historical Society. 1310 South 3rd Street. Admission: Free for members, $15 for non-members. Call 635-5083. filsonhistorical.org.

Tuesday, February 4 7:00 pm Children. Black Girl Magic Storytime. Please join us for a special storytime celebration of the accomplishments and genius of African American girls and women, both past and present! Highlands/Shelby Park Library. 1250 Bardstown Rd. Free admission. Call 574-1672.

Wednesday, February 5 6:30 pm Adult. Writing Workshop. Join others in your community to help you take that first step in writing your poetry, memoir, fiction, or graphic novel. We offer a quiet space with warm coffee and guidance. This month’s readings will highlight African American authors. Ages 18+. Shively Library. 3920 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 574-1730.

6:30 pm Adult. Fiction Book Group. Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. Highlands / Shelby Park Library. 1250 Bardstown Rd. Free. Call 574-1672.

Thursday, February 6 4:30 pm Adult. Movie Screening. I Am Ali. Profiling legendary heavyweight-boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The filmmakers utilize audio recordings made by Ali over the years, and talk to a number of people who offer insight into his personality, as well as his cultural and historical importance. Rated PG. Some material may not be suitable for children. Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744.

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21 Thursday, February 6 (continued) 6:00 pm Family. How Well Do You Know Black History? Are you ready to test your knowledge of Black History? Do you know who created the potato chip? How about who was the first African American to travel to outer space? If you think you know the answer to these questions and more, join us for a fun filled evening. Newburg Library. 4800 Exeter Ave. Free. Call 479-6160.

Friday, February 7 6:30 pm Family. Artist talk. “Inheritance” Exhibition. Artist talk with Imar L. Hutchins and Louisville native Bradford Young. Free admission. Please register in advance by going to “Calendar” option at www.alicenter.org. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Talk at 6:30 pm. Muhammad Ali Center. 144 North 6th St.

Saturday, February 8 10:00 am Individual session. Thea Bowman Institute. The Thea Bowman Institute offers a certificate in African American Ministry Studies. It forms students who are laity, religious and clergy in meaningful and effective ministry within the Black community. It fosters new leadership among Black people. Please note that you do not have to participate in the complete Thea Bowman Certificate Program to attend this individual session. Catholic Enrichment Center. 3146 W. Broadway. Admission $25 includes materials and lunch. Call 471-2134.

10:30 am Adult Book Discussion. Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Crescent Hill Library. 2762 Frankfort Ave. Free adm. Call 574-1793.

11:00 am Family. All ages. Joan Brannon Drum Power! Joan Brannon leads a hands-on experience of percussion, stories and songs from West Africa. South Central Regional Library. 7300 Jefferson Blvd. Free adm. Call 964-3515.

2:00 pm Family. African American Read-In. The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana partnering with the Youth In Action Network will host a Read-In of African American authors, local students, and community members. There will be soul food, such as crackling cornbread, lemon pound cake and other favorite dishes from Abbey Fisher, the first slave to publish a cookbook.Newburg Library. 4800 Exeter Ave. Free admission. Call 479-6160.

Sunday, February 9 2:00 pm African American Film Series. Offered every Sunday in February, in collaboration with the UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Louisville Free Public Library. Film screening plus a panel discussion with UofL faculty, representatives of community organizations, and members of the public. Today, Best of Enemies (PG-13) Based on a true story in which civil rights activist Ann Atwater faces off against C. P. Ellis, Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan, in 1960s and 1970s Durham, North Carolina over the issue of school integration. Main Library. 301 York Street. Free admission. Call 574-1611. 22 Monday, February 10 6:00 pm Talk. Black Freedom, White Allies & Red Scare. A presentation by the Anne Braden Center explores the history of the 1954 Louisville controversy when Andrew and Charlotte Wade, an African American family, moved into a segregation- minded majority white suburb in what is now Shively. The talk explorers how the event highlighted the ongoing issues of racism and segregation in Louisville and the role of civil rights activists Carl and Anne Braden in fighting for the Wades. Also, how the culture of the “Red Scare” was used to reinforce white supremacy. Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744.

7:00 pm Graphic Novel Discussion Group. Please join us for a discussion of Ed Piskor’s Hip-Hop Family Tree. Main Library. 301 York St. Free admission. Call 574- 1611.

Tuesday, February 11 10:30 am Adult. Morning Book Discussion. Join us for a discussion of the graphic novel series March by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin , and Nate Powell. March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. Shively Library. 3920 Dixie Hwy. Free adm. Call 574-1730.

6:00 pm Author talk and book discussion. Dear Delia: The Civil War Letters of Captain Henry F. Young, Seventh Wisconsin Infantry by John David Smith. Dear Delia chronicles the story of Henry F. Young, an officer in the famed Iron Brigade, as told through 155 letters home. His insights, often poignant and powerful, enable readers to witness the Civil War as he did. Young covers innumerable details of military service – from the camaraderie, pettiness, and thievery he witnessed among the troops, to the brutality of internecine war. Books available for purchase. John David Smith is the Charles H. Stone Distinguished Professor of American History at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. The Filson Historical Society. 1310 S. 3rd St. Admission: Free for members; $15 for non-members. Call 635-5083. filsonhistorical.org

Thursday, February 13 3:30 pm Teen. Teen Book Club. This month we will be reading the graphic novel Moonstruck: Magic to Brew written by Grace Ellis and with art by Shae Beagle. Fairdale Library. 10620 W. Manslick Rd. Free adm. Call 375-2051.

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23 Friday, February 14 2:00 pm Children. Ages 2-5. My Jazzy Valentine Storytime. Join us for a jazz- themed storytime, with swinging stories, bebop songs, and other live musical fun. Main Library. 301 York St. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

Saturday, February 15 11:00 am Adult. Black History Celebration. The Friends of the Shawnee Library will host their annual Black History Program. This year’s featured guest speaker is photographer Aukram Burton, Executive Director of the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. He will talk about his journeys through the African Diaspora, featuring his photography taken over four decades of travel to Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Jamaica, Panama, Barbados, Haiti and many places throughout the United States. Join us for refreshments, door prizes, and games. Shawnee Library. 3912 W. Broadway. Free admission. Call 574-1722.

2:00pm Adult. Film screening. Selma (PG-13) Southwest Regional Library. 9725 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 933-0029.

Sunday, February 16 2:00 pm African American Film Series. Offered every Sunday in February, in collaboration with the UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Louisville Free Public Library. Film screening plus a panel discussion with UofL faculty, representatives of community organizations, and members of the public. Today, BlacKkKlansman (R) Filmmaker Spike Lee’s adaptation of the true story of a black police officer and his white partner infiltrating the Ku Klux Klan. Main Library. 301 York Street. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

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24 Monday, February 17 3:30 pm Children. Ages 5-12. Shawnee Explorers: Paint Like the Masters. Learn about influential black artists like Alma Thomas and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and create a painting inspired by the masters. Shawnee Library. 3912 W. Broadway. Free admission. Call 574-1722.

6:00 pm Adult discussion. The Impact of Ali. Darryl Young of the Muhammad Ali Center will lead this informative discussion about Muhammad Ali, from his accomplishments in the ring to his impact on society at large. St. Matthews Library. 3940 Grandview Ave. Free admission. Call 574-1771.

6:30 pm Children. African Folk Tale Traditions Play & Learn Lab. Join the educators from Creative Cousins Collective for a fun-filled education program about African folk tale traditions. Enjoy storytime, music, art and games. Limit 30. South Central Regional Library. 7300 Jefferson Blvd. Free admission. To register, call 964-3515.

6:30 pm Adult. Soulful Sounds of Derbytown. Local author and musician, Michael Jones, will discuss the history of black music in Louisville. Jeffersontown Library. 10635 Watterson Trail. Free adm. Call 267-5713.

7:00 pm Adult Book Discussion. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Northeast Regional Library. 15 Bellevoir Circle. Free admission. Call 394-0379.

25 Tuesday, February 18 2:00 pm Mystery Book Club. Join us for an hour-long book discussion on this month’s mystery, Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke. Main Library. 301 York Street. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

6:00 pm Film screening and discussion. Black in Blue. On September 30, 1967, University of Kentucky football player Nate Northington became to first black scholarship athlete to play sports in the Southeastern Conference – the college sports league that was the symbol and substance of white supremacy in the South. But as Nate entered the game against Ole Miss, his achievement was the last thing on his mind. That morning, Nate learned that his teammate, roommate, and fellow civil rights pioneer, Greg Page, had died in so manner so tragic that it would hang like a dark cloud over Nate’s achievement. Exploring previously unknown stories about the history of sports and race in the South, Black in Blue is a compelling story of triumph, tragedy, and healing. The Filson Historical Society. 1310 S. 3rd St. Admission: Free for members; $15 for non-members. Call 635-5083. filsonhistorical.org

7:00 pm Adult Book Discussion. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Falls City Taproom. 901 E. Liberty Street. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

7:00 pm Family. Greater Louisville Sierra Club Monthly Program. Justin Uebelhor, a national staffer for Sierra Club, will talk about his work as a digital organizer for the International Climate, Gender Equity, and Living Economy programs (the latter covers NAFTA). United Crescent Hill Ministries. 150 South State St. Free admission. Call 599-7013. sierraclub.org/Kentucky/greater- louisville-group.

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26 Wednesday, February 19 1:00 pm Mayor’s Book Club. My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Satire meets slasher in this short, darkly funny hand grenade of a novel about a Nigerian woman whose younger sister has a very inconvenient habit of killing her boyfriends. Main Library. 301 York St. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

2:00 pm Adult Book Discussion Group. Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue. Middletown Library. 200 North Juneau Dr. Free adm. Call 245-7332.

7:00 pm Adult Book Discussion. Pulitzer Prize-winner The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Bon Air Library. 2816 Del Rio Place. Free admission. Call 574-1795.

Thursday, February 20 11:00 am Children. Jazz Preschool Storytime. Join us as we celebrate African American History Month by learning about jazz through picture books, play and music! Shively Library. 3920 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 574-1730.

1:00 pm Adult Book Discussion. An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. St. Matthews Library. 3940 Grandview Ave. Free admission. Call 574-1771.

5:00 pm Teen. Heritage & Hip Hop. Come learn about different eras of black music, such as jazz, blues and hip hop. We’ll be listening to records, learning some history behind the music, and making art inspired by the music we hear. Western Library. 604 South 10th Street. Free admission. Call 574-1779.

Because plans may change, patrons are urged to confirm events prior to attending.

27 Thursday, February 20 (continued) 5:00 pm Teen. Ages 12-19. Beautifully Spoken. Create your own visual masterpiece using memorable words spoken by a notable African American history maker! Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744.

6:30 pm Lecture. Women, Confinement, Race in Gilded Age Fast Class. Stephen Foster’s 1852 ballad “My Old Kentucky Home” conjures visions of home as a nurturing, humble environment. However, for some Kentuckians, home was anything but nurturing. Charlene Fletcher (PhD candidate, Indiana University-Bloomington) argues that while to home was perceived as a nurturing space during the Victorian Era, it also served as a site of confinement for women and children in central Kentucky; a site plagued with various forms of domestic abuse. This lecture examines violence against women during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era by recounting the stories of two African American women from Lexington, Kentucky: Fannie Keys Harvey and Lila B. White. This program is presented by MyLibraryU and the Kentucky History Room. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Call 574-1623 to reserve your spot. Main Library. 301 York Street.

Saturday, February 22 10:00 am Workshop. Genealogy for Beginners. Tony Burroughs, an internationally known genealogist and author of Black Roots: A Beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree will conduct a fun, inspirational program for beginners with no knowledge of genealogy research and experienced researchers who missed things along the way. Attendees will learn how to build a solid foundation in genealogy; how to interview relatives; the right questions to ask; and, how to maximize a person’s memory. They will also learn the right equipment to use and how to process information from interviews. Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Workshop fee is $40.00 including Lunch. This is a limited seating workshop, so make sure you register now to save your seat by going to http://www.kcaah.org

10:30 am Children. Family Storytime African American Inventors. Did you know the stop light was invented in Paris, Kentucky? Come learn about this and other African American inventions through storytime and play. Jeffersontown Library. 10635 Watterson Trail. Free admission. Call 267-5713.

Because plans may change, patrons are urged to confirm events prior to attending.

28 TOGETHER A BETTER YOU. A BETTER US.

Whether you enjoy running or swimming, dancing or lifting, the YMCA of Greater Louisville has just the thing to get you moving. With 12 neighborhood branches, the Y has something to fit everyone and every lifestyle.

But the Y is about more than just workouts…it is about neighbors coming together to create a thriving, healthy community. With programs ranging from youth outreach and volunteering, to diabetes prevention and child care, the Y is committed to developing the potential of kids, inspiring healthy living and strengthening our communities.

To learn more, call 502.587.9622 or visit ymcalouisville.org today.

29 Saturday, February 22 (continued) 1:30 pm Family. African American Read-In. The Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana partnering with the Youth In Action Network will host a read-in of African American authors, local students and community members. There will be soul food, such as crackling cornbread, lemon pound cake and other favorite dishes from Abbey Fisher, the first slave to publish a cookbook.Bon Air Library. 2816 Del Rio Place. Free admission. Call 574-1795.

2:00 pm Family. All ages. Bet You Can’t Eat Just One! Listen to a picture book about George Crum, the African American inventor of potato chips! After, test your taste buds at our potato chip tasting and vote which potato chip is best. Southwest Regional Library. 9725 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 933-0029.

2:00 pm Family Film Screening. I Am Ali. (PG) Newburg Library. 4800 Exeter Ave. Free admission. Call 479-6160.

2:00 pm Children. History Hour: George Washington Carver. He didn’t invent peanut butter, he saved the South’s economic bacon. Learn more about George Washington Carver, and why every month is Black History Month. Shawnee Library. 3912 W. Broadway. Free admission. Call 574-1722.

5:30 pm Family. 41st Annual YMCA Black Achievers Awards Celebration. Each year we gather to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of local students and show appreciation for the professionals and community partners who support our program. Galt House Hotel. 4th and Main Streets. Admission $100. Call 587-7405.

Sunday, February 23 2:00 pm African American Film Series. Offered every Sunday in February, in collaboration with the UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the Louisville Free Public Library. Film screening plus a panel discussion with UofL faculty, representatives of community organizations, and members of the public. Today, When They See Us. (TV-MA) Episode 1 of Ava DuVernay’s series on the true story of five teens from Harlem who were falsely accused of a brutal attack in New York City’s Central Park. Main Library. 301 York Street. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

Monday, February 24 5:00 pm Teen. Ages 10+. Black Hero Showcase. In honor of African American History Month, we will display graphic novels, artwork, and activities featuring some of the media’s most popular and not-so-popular black superheroes. Bon Air Library. 2816 Del Rio Place. Free admission. Call 574-1795.

6:00 pm Adult Book Discussion. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Fairdale Library. 10620 W. Manslick Road. Free admission. Call 375-2051.

30 Monday, February 24 (continued) 6:30 pm Family. All ages. 6th Annual African American Read-In. Join us for an evening program featuring dramatic readings and performances of works by African American artists and historical figures, presented by members of Louisville’s creative community. Main Library. 301 York St. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

6:30 pm Family. Black Classical Composers. Come hear the musical works of black composers from the time of Mozart to the present day, including Scott Joplin, William Grant Still, Moses Hogan, and more. Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744.

7:30 Be Kind Rewind Retro Club. We will be presenting a media presentation highlighting the music of legendary 20th century black artists. Southwest Regional Library. 9725 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 933-0029.

Tuesday, February 25 6:00 pm Family. The Figures of Louisville’s Eastern Cemetery. The Friends of Eastern Cemetery in conjunction with Western Library present the next edition of our ongoing series. This program will focus on African Americans in the medical profession. Figures featured will be Mary Merritt and Betha Thomas, who were among the first African American RNs in Kentucky. We will also highlight three doctors: Dr. John A. C. Lattimore, Dr. Orville Ballard, and Dr. William H. Pickett. Each of these men worked in a different medical field and had an effect on their respective neighborhoods and Louisville as a whole. Western Library. 604 S. 10th St. Free admission. Call 574-1779.

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31 Tuesday, February 25 (continued) 7:00 pm Lecture. 14th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture. Contemplation in Times of Crisis. An annual event in honor of Thomas Merton (1915-1968), one of the most influential Catholic authors of theth 20 century. A Trappist monk of the Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, Merton was an acclaimed Catholic spiritual writer, poet, author and social activist. Lecture will be delivered by Andrew L. Prevot, associate professor of theology at Boston College. Prevot writes and teaches at the intersection of spiritual, mystical, systematic, and liberation theologies; phenomenology; and continental philosophies of religion. Hilary’s – Centro, Treece Hall, Bellarmine University. 2001 Newburg Road. Free admission. Call 272-8177. merton.org/ events

Wednesday, February 26 1:00 pm Adult. Booked for Lunch? Book Discussion. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells – taken without her knowledge – became one of the most important tools in medicine. Crescent Hill Library. 2762 Frankfort Ave. Free admission. Call 574-1793.

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32 33 Thursday, February 27 12:30 pm Monthly Business Meeting. Western Branch Library Support Association, Inc. – WBLSA. Monthly meeting of community members organized in support of the activities and mission of the historic Western library. Western Library. 604 S. 10th Street.

2:00 pm Lecture. Louisville’s Scattered African American Communities. Dr. Tom Owen, long-time Archivist for Regional History at U of L’s Archives and Special Collections (and former Metro Council member), came to his research on scattered local African-American communities with one simple notion: during segregation and in a world of limited mobility, the existence of a school house tells you where there was a Black community. To his amazement his archival research revealed over thirty Black communities--both rural and urban--scattered across Metro Louisville. Dr. Owen’s lecture will explore in detail some of the social and economic dynamics that led to the creation of those enclaves and the sacrifices that sustained their commitments to education. Main Library. 301 York St. Free admission. Call 574-1611.

6:00 pm Author talk and book discussion. Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America by W. Caleb McDaniel. In his book Professor McDaniel tells the story of Henrietta Wood – born into slavery, taken to Cincinnati and legally freed in 1848. In 1853, a Kentucky deputy sheriff named Zebulon Ward colluded with Wood’s employer, abducted her, and sold her back into bondage. She remained enslaved throughout the Civil War, giving birth to a son in Mississippi and never forgetting who had put her in this position. By 1869, Wood had obtained her freedom for a second time and returned to Cincinnati, where she sued Ward for damages in 1870. Astonishingly, after eight years of litigation, Wood won her case: in 1878, A Federal jury awarded her $2,500. McDaniel’s book is an epic tale of a black woman who survived slavery twice and who achieved more than merely a moral victory over one of her oppressors. The book is a portrait of an extraordinary individual as well as a searing reminder of the lessons of her story, which establish beyond question the connections between slavery and the prison system that rose in its place. Books available for purchase. W. Caleb McDaniel is Associate Professor of History at Rice University. The Filson Historical Society. 1310 S. 3rd St. Admission: Free for members; $15 for non-members. Call 635-5083. filsonhistorical.org

Friday, February 28 8:30 am Breakfast Series. “Daughters of Greatness.” Throughout the year, this breakfast series invites prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, activism, and pursuits of justice to share their stories. The series provides a place for dialogue and discussion on current issues. This month’s honoree is Victoria Russell who was named the first Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Papa John’s International, a global brand of 120,000 team members. A 13-year

34 Friday, February 28 (continued) passion for the Papa John’s brand, Victoria is committed to using her voice to bring change and stepping up to the challenge of ensuring Diversity Equity & Inclusion is in the DNA of the company. Before joining Papa John’s, Victoria spent time at Brown Forman and Humana in Human Resources compensation. Victoria earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Kentucky. Muhammad Ali Center. 144 N. Sixth St. Admission - $30, $25 Ali Center members, $25 students with ID. All tickets must be purchased in advance at alicenter.org. INFO: [email protected]

6:30 pm Discussion. History Then and Now: The Desegregation of the University of Kentucky. Inheritance Exhibition artist, Imar Lyman Hutchins, grandson of Lyman T. Johnson, in discussion with Dr. Eli Capilouto, President of the University of Kentucky. Free admission. Please register in advance by going to “Calendar” option at www.alicenter.org. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Discussion from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Muhammad Ali Center. 144 North. 6th Street.

Saturday, February 29 1:00 pm Adult. The African in America. Hosted by Nini Mohammed. Iroquois Library. 601 W. Woodlawn Ave. Free admission. Call 574-1720.

Because plans may change, patrons are urged to confirm events prior to attending.

Two Centuries of Black Louisville A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY

MERVIN AUBESPIN • KENNETH CLAY • J. BLAINE HUDSON

This volume is encyclopedic in scope. More than rich photo documentation of Black Louisville, it outlines the history of an important people, provides a launching pad for new discoveries, and serves as a guide to historic sites. In these pages, the faces of hope, opportunity and freedom denied cry out for recognition. Now Black Louisville is no longer invisible.

– Dr. Thomas L. Owen, Historian, University of Louisville Archivist, and 8th District Louisville Metro Councilman

Two Centuries of Black Louisville is a much anticipated and needed account of the African American community in this border city. Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of images, this work uncovers fascinating and little known stories that not only enrich our understanding of local history, but will provide a vital starting point for further investigations into the story of African Americans in the Ohio Valley and beyond.

– Tracy E. K’Meyer, Chair, Department of History, University of Louisville and Author of Civil Rights in the Gateway to the Hardcover • 10 x 11 • 304 pages • $45 • Full color South: Louisville, KY, 1945-1980.

Copies of the book are available for purchase at Carmichael’s bookstore and online at www.butlerbooks.com.

35 Saturday, February 29 (continued) 1:30 pm Children. Ages 5+. Black Superhero Showcase. A display of graphic novels, artwork, and activities featuring some of the media’s most popular and not-so-popular black superheroes! Portland Library. 3305 Northwestern Pkwy. Free admission. Call 574-1744.

2:00 pm Adult film screening. Fences (PG-13) Southwest Regional Library. 9725 Dixie Hwy. Free admission. Call 933-0029.

2:30 pm Family. Mix Tape Club!: Black History Month. Join us for a discussion of your favorite music! Bring a mix tape or playlist of your own to share with the group and receive a personally curated mix tape by library staff. We’ll swap recommendations to enjoy and learn about music culture from everyone’s perspective. This month, we’ll consider music from all over the African American community. Bon Air Library. 2816 Del Rio Place. Free admission. Call 574- 1795.

3:00 pm Roundtable. Paradox Roundtable. The Black man’s presence is being compared, examined and measured continuously by people who think something is missing from the Black male ethos. Even though their contributions and participation is rewarding, beneficial and advantageous to this country’s overall growth. However, the Black man’s existence in the United States of America is still found to be of “invisible” value - personally and publicly.

The Paradox Roundtable will be a gathering that allows the community to instantly learn, affirm and reflect on the legacy of African American culture through Black male determination to survive and grow beyond a national curiosity and distrust. The Paradox Roundtable will feature Black men living the paradox, who will share with the audience how they find goodness and forgiveness in the contradictory privileged behavior with unrealized societal promises of equality, fairness and justice. Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Free adm. Call 583-4100.

Saturday, March 7 6:00 pm Awards Dinner. 33rd Annual African American Catholic Leadership Awards Dinner. This awards dinner recognizes African American Catholic leadership within the Archdiocese of Louisville. All proceeds go towards a scholarship fund that assists African American Catholic youth with secondary and post-secondary education. Youth scholarships will be given to young men and women who have demonstrated leadership in their church and school communities. Silent auction and cocktails at 5:00 pm. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 830 Phillips Lane. Admission $75. Call 471-2146.