Tag: civil rights
UofL alum advocates, educates for Black economic power
In Lawrence Watkins’ view, the quest for economic power is the current generation’s civil rights struggle.
Watkins ’06 is doing his part to help fellow...
UofL’s Freedom Park commemorates Black history every day
The University of Louisville commemorates Black history every day through the Charles H. Parrish Jr. Freedom Park, created in 2012 between Second and Third...
UofL Law remembers the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis
The nation mourned the loss of Representative John Robert Lewis last week. Lewis was a civil rights leader who served in the United States...
UofL to celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February
The University of Louisville will mark Black History Month with several public programs. Events are included below. The events are free unless otherwise noted.
Feb....
Thousands turn out to hear political activist Angela Davis speak at...
Civil Rights advocate, activist and author Angela Davis spoke at the Brown & Williamson Club Tuesday night as part of the Anne Braden Memorial...
New digital collection showcases civil rights movement in Louisville
History buffs, educators, students and social justice advocates now can access a digital collection highlighting Louisville events linked to the civil rights movement.
The collection...