The Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research celebrates Black History Month and the contributions of Black leaders and changemakers from the past to the present. The significant contributions and history of Black people throughout the world are ever-present in our Institute's mission and vision.
We encourage your participation in the several Black History Month events happening at UofL and across the Louisville community.
Below are just a few that we know you will enjoy!
Also, just released...
As of last night, a new Jefferson County Public School opening next year will be named after the late Dr. J. Blaine Hudson. Dr. Hudson was one of the co-founders of the Anne Braden Institute and longtime dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UofL. We can't think of a better way to celebrate Black History Month than celebrating the contributions of one of our own and his commitment to the Louisville community. Read more about the naming here.
Photo courtesy of Shameka Parrish-Wright (@seasoned4u). Posted on Instagram.
TONIGHT!
Join the Anne Braden Institute, Black Male Initiative, and Brothers United on Wednesday, February 8th at 8pm in the Student Activities Center's Floyd Theater for the Black Boulevard Film Festival! We are collaborating to host the screening of several short films of Black stories created by UofL students and alumni, in addition to a special screening and talkback of the short ‘Otis’ Dream’. The special screening is a part of our Vote is Sacred Initiative with @interfaithamerica 🗳️.
Judicial Races: Why Are They Important?
Join the Anne Braden Institute, UofL NAACP, and UofL Young Democrats for an informative event on Tuesday, February 21st at 5pm in Shumaker Research Building - Room 139.
Our expert guests include UofL Political Science professor (and ABI Faculty Affiliate) Dr. Laura Moyer and Jefferson County Division 5 Circuit Court Judge Tracy Davis (@diversitydavis1913)! This is an event you don’t want to miss. This event is a part of our Vote is Sacred Initiative with @interfaithamerica 🗳️.
2023 WGST Minx Auerbach Lecture February 23, 2023 at 5:30 P.M.
Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium Auditorium
Dr. Treva Lindsey is a professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the Ohio State University and co-founder of the Black Feminist Night School at Zora's House. She is the author of America, Goddam: Violence, Black Women and the Struggle for Justice (2022).
This lecture is generously co-sponsored by the Anne Braden Institute. This event is free and open to the public. If you need an ASL interpreter, please call 502-852-8160 by February 9, 2023.
To watch the lecture virtually, use the following link or scan the QR code above.
Social Justice Research Paper and Multimedia Awards
The Anne Braden Institute is now accepting submissions for our 16th Annual Social Justice Research Paper Awards and our NEW! Social Justice Multimedia Awards, in collaboration with the Digital Media Suite's Cardinals Create Showcase. UofL students from ALL disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Cultivating Liberation: A Three-Part Series Exploring Social Justice
Partners: Anne Braden Institute, Hispanic Latinx and Indigenous Initiatives, & the LGBT Center
Save the Date(s): March 4th, April 1st, and April 15th
The Louisville Political Review and the MLK Scholars Program are hosting a student panel entitled Black Feminine Expression. Come hear student voices!
To celebrate Black History Month, the Louisville Political Review, a nonpartisan, undergraduate-run, online magazine, will publish two articles per week pertaining to Black history. Read the articles here.
NEXT SUNDAY! Yearling Club Forum Series
Roots 101 Exhibit Tour and Panel Discussion:
WHITE ALLIES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Sunday, February 19, 2023
4-6pm
Roots 101 African American Museum
124 North First Street Louisville, KY 40202
Panelists:
Carla Wallace; Mike Ward; Mary Furlong-Commer Moderator:
Dr. Cate Fosl, Founder and Former Director of the Anne Braden Institute
