E-News and Updates CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN

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1 E-News and Updates Cheri Bryant Hamilton District 5 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY (502) cheri.hamilton@louisvilleky.gov Myra Friend-Ellis Legislative Assistant (502) myra.friend-ellis@louisvilleky.gov Fax: (502) Written By: Chase Sanders chase.sanders@louisvilleky.gov Web address: district 5 Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your meetings or in your newsletters. If you would like to be removed from this communication please with REMOVE in the subject or body. Thank you! February 8th, 2018 EmpowerWest City-Wide Book Read During Black History Month Presented by Simmons College of Kentucky Monday, February 12 from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Crescent Hill Baptist Church (2800 Frankfort Avenue) Richard Rothstein, author of the book The Color of Law will discuss the book and engage in conversation with Dr. Kevin Cosby. The event is being organized by EmpowerWest. The Color of Law is the book EmpowerWest is encouraging people to read during Black History Month - February The Yearlings Club Presents Louisville Has Talent & Opportunity Fair Saturday, February 10th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Kentucky Center For African American Heritage (1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) Here is your chance to get exposure, find out about career and educational opportunities, and display your talent!! There will be 44 opportunity vendors open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and the talent show starts at 1:00 pm. Live remote broadcasts from radio stations B95.6 FM and FM will take place between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Louisville Metro Council Community Affairs and Housing Committee Kicks Off Vacant and Abandoned Property Series Monday, February 12 beginning at 1:30pm Shawnee Golf Course Clubhouse (460 Northwestern Parkway) The community is invited!! Metro Council s Community Affairs and Housing Committee has announced the first in a series of meetings to update on Louisville s progress in dealing with vacant and abandoned properties in Metro Louisville. The committee is encouraging the public to come out and meet with staff from Metro Louisville s Vacant and Public Property Administration. The office has recently implemented new programs designed to help with the purchase of abandoned property along with helping improve the appearance of vacant buildings in neighborhoods with problems propertiesfor more information about the various programs on Vacant and Public Properties, go to: 1

2 E-News and Updates February 8th, 2018 Black History Movies Presented by the Men of Westwood Westwood Presbyterian Church (4432 Greenwood Avenue) Free Admission! $1.00 hot dogs.50 soda and.50 popcorn February 10, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Part two of the Hidden Color Series by Tariq Nasheed The Triumph of Melanin February 17, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. the movie Race February 24, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Part three of the Hidden Colors series by Tariq Nasheed The Rules of Racism District 5 Neighborhood Advisory Monthly Meeting Monday, February 19 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Yearlings Club 4309 (W. Broadway) Please come out and join us! There will be presentations by Laura Grabowski, the Director of the Louisville Metro Office of Vacant and Abandoned Properties, and Evon Smith, the new CEO of OneWest. Louisville Urban League State of Black Louisville Release Event Friday, February 9 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Speed Art Museum (2035 S. 3rd Street) The State of Black Louisville report is a roadmap to address longstanding inequities and, more importantly, to pave the way for greater progress. The Louisville Urban League will release the report at an event on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 2:00 pm 5:00 pm with a reception to follow. For $25 your ticket gets you into the event and catered reception to follow. Tickets for this interactive event can be purchased at the following link: Save The Date! Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 11:00 am 1436 S. Shelby Street Councilwoman Hamilton Invites the Community to join her for the unveiling of the state historical marker for the Red Cross Hospital at the Volunteers of America Freedom House. 2

3 2018 Yearlings Club Forum Series Black History Month Program: The Art of Protest through Cultural Expression Sunday, February 11 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) Dr. Baron Kelly, Johnny L. Jones, Kiki Petrosino, Dr. Michael Brandon McCormack, and moderator, John Chenault, will discuss the role art has played in social justice education, community building, and activism/social movements. Admission is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served!!! For additional information please contact Clest Lanier at (502) Neighborhood Informational Meeting Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm Molly Leonard Portland Community Center (640 N. 27th Street) Bruce Cohen has made a request to change the zoning for 3200 Rudd Avenue. This will be an informal meeting to review the proposal and discuss it with Mr. Cohen. The meeting will be held in addition to the public meeting procedures of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. We encourage you to attend and share your thoughts! Bridge Kids International, Play Cousins Collective, and Thru Brown Eyez Present YAMAH - Young Adult Mothers of African Heritage Saturday, February 17 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Shelby Park (600 E. Oak Street) Crisis Phase of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The annual program that helps prevent low income residents of Louisville from being disconnected from utility services will run until March 30. Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment by phone by calling or online at Spread the word to young mothers aged 30 and under who are of African heritage (African-American, African, Caribbean, etc.) who are ready to take action to improve their lives and the lives of their children, and would like to be in community with other positive young mothers! Refreshments will be served! 3

4 Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services Annual Needs Assessment We need YOUR input as a citizen of Louisville Metro! The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is gathering information through the 2018 Community Needs Assessment, a tool which helps the agency make the best use of available federal, state, and local resources by targeting funds and strategies based on the areas identified as having the greatest needs in our community. This survey will help RCS prioritize funding and create innovative strategies to meet the needs of low and moderate income individuals in our city. Please take a moment to complete this brief but important survey here, or at ( Resilience and Community Services encompasses Neighborhood Place, Self- Sufficiency Services, housing programs for formerly homeless individuals, volunteer programs like Foster Grandparent Program and RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program), Outreach and Advocacy Offices including the Office of Youth Development, Senior Services including Meals on Wheels, and several other programs. This project is funded, in part, under a contract with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Notice of Applications for Demolition Permit of Historic Structures The Office of Planning Permitting and Design - Construction Review has received demolition permit applications for the properties listed below: 2720 Slevin Street 2625 W. Madison Street 2609 W. Jefferson Street 2745 W. Market Street For additional information regarding these applications visit the website: construction-review or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at

5 Free Tax Preparation for Louisville Residents $AVE MONEY!!! There are free tax preparation sites across Louisville that will provide federal and state income tax assistance to eligible residents VITA and AARP volunteers available at sites across Louisville also will help residents determine eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit. Louisville Asset Building Coalition's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services at more than 20 sites across the city. The service is available to individuals and families who earned less than $64,000 in VITA and AARP volunteers will also help determine if residents are eligible for the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit), a refundable federal tax credit for low- and middle-income working individuals and families. Appointments are recommended for VITA free tax assistance service and can be made now by calling (502) or scheduling online at Some of the VITA free tax preparation sites are located at: Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St. For a complete list of VITA locations, including mobile sites, as well as hours of operation, visit or call Metro United Way s 211 help referral service. In addition to the VITA sites, AARP Tax Aide's mission is to serve any person comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP opened February 1 at multiple locations across the city including the following: Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W Woodlawn Ave. Portland Branch Library, 3305 Northwestern Parkway Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway 5

6 YMCA Black Achievers 39th Annual Awards Celebration Saturday, February 24 at 5:30 pm Hyatt Regency Ballroom (320 W. Jefferson Street) Join us in celebrating the achievements of our youth Black Achievers! One Love Louisville Ambassador Institute Saturday, February 17 from 9:30am - 2:30 pm Republic Bank Academic Center ( W. Kentucky Street) Join us, and make an impact on someone s life! Please join us at the 7th One Love Louisville Ambassador Institute brought to you by the Louisville Metro Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods. RSVP: adrienne.smith@louisvilleky.gov Come hear the inspiring words of our guest speaker, Col. Antoinette Gant. She assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, on July 27, Dinner will begin at 5:30 pm, and the program will begin at 6:00 pm. Relevance to the Present - Discovering Slave Narratives, Understanding Ourselves Practice begins February 8 Central High School High School Students Needed for an amazing performance piece! Earn a $100 stipend for completing the program!! Led by Kristi Papailler (theatre), Joan Branon (percussion), and Portia White (dance) Tickets are $85. Purchase them online at or call (502) To register or ask questions contact Portia White at (502)

7 BMe Community Issues 2018 Call for Stories From Black Men Nominate a black man doing good for the $10,0000 prize Deadline: February 23, 2018 BMe Community is an award-winning network of community-builders known for defining people by their positive contributions to society and enlisting incredible black men who inspire us to be better together. As a national network, BMe Community places a spotlight on the many ways that inspirational black men bring out the best in their cities so that these cities present a more attractive image as well. Since 2012, BMe has awarded more $2 million to men who are deeply committed to the well-being of others and are making a substantial positive impact on communities across the country. The network is currently accepting applications from black men who are social entrepreneurs, innovators, and difference-makers in greater Akron, Louisville, Miami, or Pittsburgh. Through the program, recipients will receive up to $10,000 each to build on the good they are already doing within their communities and, ultimately, to help create a more caring and prosperous region through their efforts. Grant recipients also will travel to Washington, D.C., to be inducted into a fellowship of their peers. To be eligible, nominees must be black men who are at least 18 years old and live in Akron, Louisville, Miami, or Pittsburgh. To apply, and find more information please visit the following website: 45th Annual Black Family Conference Elevating the Health and Safety of the Black Family and Community February Louisville Central Community Center, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Attention Louisville Artists! Come hear Sabrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, and Melissa Harris-Perry speak at the event. To register or for more information, go to Flux Art Activism 1619 W. Main Street Louisville artists of all levels are invited to submit up to three pieces of original art in any media reflecting the theme of The Future of Community for our upcoming exhibition opening March 24. Call (502) to register. All entries must be submitted by February 25. 7

8 NEW RESTROOM BUILDING FOR BOONE SQUARE Construction work has begun at Boone Square to replace the outdated restroom building in the 126 year old park. Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Louisville Parks and Recreation are investing $400,000 to make improvements to Louisville s first park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. In addition, Boone Square will have new area lighting, connecting sidewalks, and a new water fountain. Boone Square is a four acre parcel in the Portland Neighborhood. Prior to becoming park land, in 1865, it was the site for the first organized baseball game in Louisville. In 1891, the land was gifted to the city by Eliza Boone, a descendent of Captain William P. Boone and original owner, and became the first park in Louisville to be designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The park became known for recreation activities including handicrafts, volleyball and story hour for children. The park also included a wading pool, swings and seesaws. In the mid-1960s, the city built a new baseball diamond and basketball court which increased the use of the park. More improvements were made in 1982, when Trees Inc. planted 59 trees and with a $150,000 investment by the Boone Square Park Association. In the last several years, more trees were planted and a portion of the historical wall was restored, thanks to financial support from donors of Olmsted Parks Conservancy including James Graham Brown Foundation, along with support from City of Louisville, Mayor Greg Fischer, Councilwoman Cheri Hamilton and Louisville Parks and Recreation. ABOUT THE OLMSTED PARKS CONSERVANCY Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Inc., a non-profit organization, was established in 1989 to restore, enhance and forever protect the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks and Parkways. Working as a non-profit partner with Louisville Parks and Recreation, the Conservancy provides planning and funding for park improvements through donations from corporations, individuals and foundations. For more information, visit ABOUT LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION: Louisville Parks and Recreation, a nationally accredited parks and recreation agency, manages 120 parks and six parkways on more than 13,000 acres of land, and operates recreation programs for all ages. Its mission is to connect people to places and opportunities that support and grow a sustainable community. 8

9 Soul Food Dinner Sunday, February 11 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Zion Baptist Church, Inc. (2200 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard) Donation Amount: $10.00 Proceeds go toward the 2018 Patchwork Community Festival 2018 presented by Patchwork Enterprises, Inc. and hosted by Zion Baptist Church, Inc. Menu: Entrées: Barbeque Ribs, or Fried Chicken or Baked Chicken Side Dishes: Green Beans, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato Salad, Cornbread, and a Dessert For more information, contact Eder Crenshaw at (502) , or webmaster@zionlouisville.com. Become A Community Impact Ambassador Louisville Central Community Centers (1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd) The Russell Neighborhood Capacity Building Project is seeking to place four (4) Americorps/ VISTA Community Impact Ambassadors at Louisville Central Community Centers (LCCC) to provide capacity building, coordination and support services for family service programs and community development projects that empower community residents toward achieving economic stability. Interested candidates must commit to a twelve (12) month assignment to strengthen the Russell and surrounding west Louisville neighborhoods by helping anchor community institutions to be more effective in addressing critical issues that inhibit the economic mobility of low-income children and families. LCCC will host VISTA Information Sessions from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, February 12, 2018 Monday, February 19, 2018 Monday, February 26, 2018 Western Library Activities (604 South 10th Street) The Freedom Quilt (February 12, 19, and 26) - Join us every Monday at the Western Library (604 South 10th Street) during Black History Month to add a piece of your creativity into our freedom quilt. African American Archives Tours (February 9 at 1:00 pm, February 12 at 2:00 pm, February 17 at 1:00 pm, and February 26 at 2:00pm) - The Western Library is the first in the United States to serve and be fully operated by African Americans. Join us at the Western Library (604 South 10th Street) for a tour and experience the African American Archives, browse through history, and watch the documentary A Separate Flame. Western s Writing Workshop (Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, and Tuesdays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm) - All ages are invited to come to the Western Library (604 South 10th Street) to learn how to become better readers and writers from tutors trained by the University of Louisville Writing Center. These walk-in sessions last up to 30 minutes. 9

10 Save the Date - Community Calendar February 8th, 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 9 Louisville Urban League State of Black Louisville February 9 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Speed Art Museum (2035 S. 3rd Street) Did you know??? On March Mrs. Bertha Par Whedbee earned the distinction of being the first Negro female patrolwoman with the Louisville police, and in Kentucky. 10 The Yearlings Club Presents Louisville Has Talent & Opportunity 10:00am - 6:00pm at the Kentucky Center For African American Heritage (1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) Yearlings Club Forum Series Black History Month Program: The Art of Protest through Cultural Expansion from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Yearlings Club (4309 W. Broadway) Soul Food Dinner from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Zion Baptist Church, Inc. 12 Louisville Metro Council Community Affairs and Housing Committee Kicks Off Vacant and Abandoned Property Series at 1:30pm Shawnee Golf Course Clubhouse (460 Northwestern Parkway) 13 Neighborhood Informational Meeting Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm Portland Community Center (640 N. 27th Street) Introduction to African American Geneaology Research at 3:00pm at Crescent Hill Library (2762 Frankfort Ave.) Reflections on the history of the West End at 11:00am (Shawnee Library) Firearms Training at 3:00pm at the KCAAH (1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.) YAMAH - Young Adult Mothers of African Heritage from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Shelby Park (600 E. Oak Street) 18 Councilwoman Hamilton and President James on Spectrum Ch. 2 at 10:00am The Story of Pullman Porter on KET at 10:00pm 19 District 5 Neighborhood Advisory Monthly Meeting from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Yearlings Club 4309 (W. Broadway) 20 Shawnee Neighborhood Association Meeting at 6:30pm Port Shaw Community Center (38th and Market Streets) 21 12th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture at 7:00pm (2001 Newberg Rd.) 22 Metro Council Black History Awards 12:00pm (Metro Council Chambers) YMCA Black Achievers 39th Annual Awards Celebration at 5:30 pm Hyatt Regency Ballroom (320 W. Jefferson Street) 10