A state historical marker that will eventually be placed at the childhood home of Muhammad Ali was unveiled today. The bronze marker is currently on display at the Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage. It will be moved to the west Louisville home in the spring. Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, grew up in… Continue reading Historical Marker To Be Placed At Ali’s Childhood Home
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U of L Launches Arts and Culture Initiative
The University of Louisville has announced its new Arts and Culture Partnerships Initiative. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The initiative took root two years ago when the university began to develop formal agreements with local arts and cultural groups that could benefit nonprofits while giving students learning opportunities and faculty prospects to advise these groups.… Continue reading U of L Launches Arts and Culture Initiative
Cultural Center Gets Boost from Gov. Beshear
Federal, state and city representatives today gathered in West Louisville to pledge their support to a new cultural institution. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Gov. Steve Beshear and other leaders say they will help the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage find some of the funding needed to finish the majority of its construction by the… Continue reading Cultural Center Gets Boost from Gov. Beshear