Tag: Juneteenth
UofL events commemorate Juneteenth
Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, marks the day in 1865 when the enslaved persons in Texas and other southern states were finally free -...
A conversation with Juneteenth keynote, diversity scholar Terrell Strayhorn
Diversity scholar Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, PhD, will discuss creating a sense of belonging as part of his keynote address during two separate events June 20 on the Belknap...
Discussion with daughter of civil rights activists kicks off UofL series...
The first in a UofL series of events leading up to Juneteenth 2023 highlights the journey to freedom for African American descendants of enslaved...
‘Power and Policy’ theme of UofL’s second annual Juneteenth commemoration events
A year after the University of Louisville, along with the federal government and numerous other organizations, recognized Juneteenth as an official holiday, the Cardinal...
Plans to increase base pay shared with UofL’s staff senators
Staff Senate met virtually on June 8 via Microsoft Teams and they were joined by President Neeli Bendapudi. Senators were informed about retirement restoration...
Commemorating a day of freedom
It’s a celebration of liberation and freedom, and a powerful reminder of racial and social justice goals yet to be fully realized – the...