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ĢƵ president talked about addressing inequity during Leadership Louisville Center’s Thought Leadership Series

ĢƵ president talked about addressing inequity during Leadership Louisville Center’s Thought Leadership Series

March 15, 2021

ĢƵ President M. Christopher Brown II was a panelist at the recent Leadership Louisville Center Thought Leadership Series entitled “How Kentucky’s Two Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are Addressing Inequity.” President Brown gave a brief history of ĢƵ, its mission and notable alumni and outlined the importance of HBCUs as one of three organisms responsible for African American prog...

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Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter to headline ĢƵ Women’s History Month Assembly

Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter to headline ĢƵ Women’s History Month Assembly

March 15, 2021

A two-time Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter will headline ĢƵ’s homage to women’s achievements and impact on history during its 2021 Women’s History Month Assembly on March 18 at 11 a.m. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting ID 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226.   Kelsey Scott, best known for her role as Anne Northup in the Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave” and as Wes Gibbins’ mother, Rose...

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ĢƵ received generous commitment from rapper Jack Harlow

ĢƵ received generous commitment from rapper Jack Harlow

March 10, 2021

ĢƵ and HBCUs around the country benefited from exposure and fundraising the NBA All-Star weekend provided by featuring HBCUs, but ĢƵ got an extra boost.  Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow made a commitment to donate his winnings from a 2-on-2 celebrity basketball game to ĢƵ and Simmons University in Louisville. Harlow and Quavo defeated 2Chainz and Lil Baby 21-7 in the matchup.  H...

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ĢƵ president and assistant professor of piano featured in New York publication

ĢƵ president and assistant professor of piano featured in New York publication

March 8, 2021

ĢƵ President M. Christopher Brown II and assistant professor of piano Donald Allen Lee III were recently featured in the Press-Republican in Plattsburgh, New York.  Lee is performing a virtual concert entitled “Adaptations” March 13 and was described by the Press-Republican as the perfect segue from Black History Month to Women’s History Month.  The story discusses Lee’s upcoming program and the influence of...

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