E-News and Updates CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN. Web address: district 5

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1 E-News and Updates February 15th, 2017 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: Sherman H. Smith Jr sherman.smith@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! District 5 Neighborhood Advisory Meeting The Yearlings Club W. Broadway Monday, February 20th at 6:00 pm Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence in Louisville Vincent James, of the Office of Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods and the President of The Interdenominational Ministerial Coalition will deliver a presentation, Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence, and Dr. Eddie Woods will present an update on the No More Red Dots Initiative. LMPD Homicide Detectives and 1st & 2nd Division LMPD Representatives will be attending as well. Go For Goal - Visit the Financial Empowerment Center Meet with financial and legal experts for FREE, one-on-one appointments that will help you take control of your personal financial situation. Experts can help you create a personal spending plan, tackle debt, improve your credit, protect yourself against identity theft, respond to fraud, discuss filing a bankruptcy, work through a foreclosure, or navigate the expungement process. All appointments will be held at The Nia Center located at 2900 W. Broadway, Suite 300. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call The Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile Edison Center W. Ormsby Avenue Friday, February 17th from 10:00 am to 3:00pm Make sure you catch the Fifth Third Financial Empowerment Mobile on Saturday, February 21th at the Edison Center, located at 701 W. Ormsby Avenue from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The ebus will help you with assistance with requesting your credit report, financial education, fraud awareness and prevention, internet banking and bill payment demonstrations, home ownership seminars and tips on avoiding foreclosure. For more information please contact Adam Hall at University of Louisville & The Yearlings Club Forum Series Sunday, February 19th from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm The Yearlings Club W. Broadway A Salute to African American Athletes: Trailblazers Who Broke Color Barriers in College Sports Join panelists as they discuss college pioneers that encountered various forms of racism on their way to creating paths of enormous opportunity for future African American studentathletes. Panelists: Mr. Wade Houston, University of Louisville; Mr. Wilbur Hackett, University of Kentucky; Mrs. Von Macklin, University of Louisville; Mr. Nate Northington, University of Kentucky. Moderator: Dr. Ricky Jones, Chair, Pan African Studies Department 1

2 Daughters of Greatness: Dr. Brandy N. Kelly Pryor Muhammad Ali Center N. 6th St. Friday, February 24th from 8:30 am to 10:00 am Join the Muhammad Ali Center in welcoming this month s Daughter of Greatness, Dr. Brandy N. Kelly Pryor, on Friday, February 24th from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Throughout the year, the Daughters of Greatness breakfast series invites prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, activism, and pursuits of justice to share their stories with the Louisville community. The Daughters of Greatness series provides a place for dialogue and discussion on current issues of justice, community engagement, and social movements within the Louisville area and beyond. Dr. Kelly Pryor holds a PhD from Texas A&M University, and a master s and bachelor s degree both from The George Washington University. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. The program will follow from 9:00-10:00 a.m. ://19291.blackbaudhosting.coTickets are available at httpsm/19291/daughters-of- Greatness-Kelly-Pryor. 38th Annual Black Achievers Celebration Honoring the BLACK ACHIEVERS Galt House Hotel & Suites N. Fourth Street Saturday, February 25th at 5:30 pm The Chestnut Street Family YMCA will hold its 38th Annual Black Achievers Awards Celebration on Saturday, February 25th at the Galt House Hotel, Archibald Cochran Ballroom, at 5:30pm. The awards banquet honors local high school students with over $1 million in scholarships. Local adult achievers, who are selected by their corporations or civic groups, are honored as well. Also, recognized during the banquet will be the Youth Achiever of the Year, Jayla Langford; Adult Achiever of the Year, Michael Young and Distinguished Achiever, Keith Hamilton, LLB Manufacturing. The Keynote Speaker will be Nate Howard, founder of Movement BE, a non-profit organization that creates curriculum to help young people discover their personal story through poetry. The program, modeled after a similar program in Harlem, was started in 1980 as a vehicle to mentor African-American youth in Louisville. It is supported with funding by local corporations, civic groups and individuals. Student participants, in grades 8-12, explore various career opportunities, earn scholarships, tour industries and colleges and participate in work-study programs. Tickets for the banquet are $85 per person or $680 for a table of eight. For ticket information contact the Street Family YMCA at (502) All Celebration proceeds benefits the Achievers Program. 2

3 Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer Educational Program to Increase Colorectal Screenings Immaculate Heart of Mary Louis Coleman Jr Drive Sunday s, February 19th and 26th at 10:30 am. Colorectal Cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in African Americans. Immaculate Heart of Mary will be hosting educational programs to increase colorectal screenings on Sundays, February 19th and 26th at 10:30 am. To participate in the three educational session on colorectal cancer, please call to register Neighborhood House Race for Success 2017 Muhammad Ali Center N 6th Street Thursday, February 23rd from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Neighborhood House is excited to announce the 9th annual Race for Success on Thursday, February 23 at the Muhammad Ali Center. The evening will feature a silent auction, dinner and cocktails and a special performance from Louisville natives and America's Got Talent finalists, Linkin' Bridge. Tickets are on sale for $125 per person. This event is 21 and over. To purchase tickets visit or call SummerWorks Jobs Program SummerWorks is a jobs program open to Jefferson County youths aged 16 to 21 that offers youth a chance to gain money and get business experience. Jobs cover a spectrum of industries including Human Resources, Digital Printing, Medical Office Clerk, Marketing, & Youth Counseling. Youth may register at summerworks.org. The deadline to register is Monday, May 1st. Contact the Mayor s SummerWorks Office at for more information. University of Louisville Brandeis Law School presents Jessica Gordon Nembhard Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice Sunday, March 5th at 2:00 pm Louisville Free Public Library - Main Campus York Street This event is FREE to the public however tickets are required. To reserve your tickets please Visit lfpl.org or call Buffalo Soldiers Academy Film Fest & Fish Fry Saturday, February 25th from 12 Noon to 8 pm Retired Servicemen s Club W. Hill Street In Honor of Black History Month The Buffalo Soldiers Academy welcomes all to the Buffalo Soldiers Film Fest & Fish Fry. Film Showing Times: SGT. Rutledge - 12 pm to 2 pm; Soul Soldiers - 2 pm to 4 pm; Black Brigade - 4 pm to 6 pm; Joe Louis the Buffalo Soldier VS Billy Conn & M. Schmeling - 6 pm to 8 pm 3

4 Scholarship Workshop Tuesday, February 21st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Louisville Urban League W. Broadway The Louisville Urban League will host a Scholarship Workshop on Tuesday, February 21st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for High School Juniors and Seniors. The workshop will include information on how to search for scholarships, scholarship application tips, a college student panel, & an essay review for Seniors. Space is limited, please RSVP to Nick at nwesman@lul.org if interested. Dinner will be provided. For more information please visit Underground Railroad Event at the Portland Library On Saturday, February 18th at 1:30 pm the community is invited to join in a commemoration of African American History Month at the Portland library by participating in exciting activities focusing on the legendary Underground Railroad. This event is for ages 4 and older. Freedom From Smoking Redeemer Lutheran Church River Park Drive February 21st - 28th & March 7th - 14th - 21st - 28th Tuesday s from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking (FFS) program is for adults who are ready to quit smoking. Please register in advance. Call to sign up for the Redeemer class or visitwww.louisvilleky.gov/health. You may also call Redeemer Lutheran Church at to sign up. Public Hearing for Civic Participation in Developing the 2017 Action Plan Tuesday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. Western Library S. 10th St. Develop Louisville will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 28th starting at 6:00 pm at Western Library, located at 604 S. 10th St. The focus of the hearing will be the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants for the next fiscal year (July 1, June 30, 2018). Entitlement grant funding includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). These grant funds are used to provide decent, affordable housing, ensure suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons. This public hearing will focus on identifying the needs and priorities of the community. A second public hearing will be held in late April after the draft plan is published for comment. If you or your organization would like to present comments regarding the prioritization of services and programs, please come prepared to speak briefly on these matters. If you cannot attend the hearing, written comments may be mailed to Develop Louisville, Office of Housing and Community Development, Attn: Jackie Wilson-Rudy, 444 S. 5th Street, 5th Floor, Louisville, Kentucky or submitted by to Jacqueline.Wilson-Rudy@louisvilleky.gov. For further information or to ensure reasonable accommodations are made for persons with disabilities or persons who are Limited English Proficient, please call Jackie Wilson-Rudy at

5 Voluntary Income Tax Assistance through the Louisville Asset Building Coalition Tax Time is Here! Through April 15th, The Louisville Asset Building Coalition is offering Voluntary Income Tax Assistance for working families to save BIG during the federal and state tax season! The service is free for households making under $62,000 a year! Voluntary Income Tax Assistance at the Louisville Urban League West Broadway Mondays - Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm & Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Free File Options accessed through MAN UP Tuesdays Changing The Social Behaviors Of Men Every Tuesday evening through February 24th - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm 822 South 15th Street MAN UP kicks off 40 Days of Peace Campaign to reduce crime, violence & murder in MAN UP will be gathering men from various organizations & backgrounds to meet every Tuesday through February 24th during the annual 40 Days of Peace at 822 South 15th Street. For More Info Contact: Peter Hayes at or phayes@serviceforpeace.org or visit Redlining Louisville: The History of Race, Class & Real Estate Louisville Urban League W. Broadway Thursday, February 23rd from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Redlining Louisville: The History of Race, Class & Real Estate is a data-driven interactive story map examining the historical impacts of redline policies and recent trends in segregation, wealth creation, property abandonment and development. This community dialogue will help to identify policies and help to implement programs that protect and enable the collective ability to attain economic equity for everyone. Happy Feet! The Office of Smith Family Medical Healthcare will begin providing podiatric services beginning March Happy Feet will specialize in Medical diabetic foot care, Callus shaving and removing, Corn care prevention, Foot care education, as well as the filing and cutting of toe nails. Happy Feet will provide service at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 2600 Virginia Avenue. All Insurance is Accepted! Please call to schedule an appointment! 5

6 February Methods Training: Youth Voice Thursday, February 23rd from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Metro United Way - 2nd Floor Community Room E. Broadway What is the best way to help young people make good decisions now and as they grow older? Is it by restricting their good choices and running your youth program like a drill sergeant? No!! Youth learn how to make good choices by making good choices, not following directions. The Youth Voice method will teach participants how to maintain a delicate balance between helping youth feel power and control, while still providing youth with safety, structure and support. RSVP is required at oydtrainings@louisvilleky.gov PAL Coalition Meeting: Panel on Understanding our Young People and the Social Systems in Which They Live Wednesday, February 22 at 12 p.m. Family & Children's Place, Family Services Center Zane St As individuals who work with young people and in our attempts to eliminate substance abuse, this panel will discuss some of the issues and causes related to substance abuse and youth violence and ways we can work to help youth make better decisions toward more positive outcomes; in other words, helping them to realize drugs, crime and violence are NOT the answer. Panelists include: Dr. Aisha Brown, Program Coordinator in the Health Promotion department at the University of Louisville School of Public Health, Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards, professor in the Criminal Justice department at the University of Louisville, Mr. Kevin Fields, Program Coordinator for Pivot to Peace To register, contact Tomy Molloy at tmolloy@famchildplace.org or Calling All Artists! - Heritage West Art Contest Imagine your artwork on a billboard at 30th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard in West Louisville. Recently named Heritage West, it is the point where three historic neighborhoods meet: Shawnee, Russell, and Portland! Your winning artwork will help tell the story of a vibrant community with active families, rich history, and numerous possibilities! Contest entries must measure 3 inches by 10 inches and must be submitted on the contest entry form. Entry forms can also be downloaded at Only pencil, colored pencil, ink, marker or crayon may be used. Artwork must include the words Heritage West. Entry Deadline is Monday, February 27th - Contact WLCCouncil@gmail.com Only people living, working, worshipping, or learning in the 40203, 40210, or ZIP codes are eligible to participate. Awards: 1st Place - $500 and artwork on billboard 2nd Place - $300 3rd Place - $100 6

7 Saturday Academy: Back to Black History Lecture DuValle Education Center Cafeteria Bohne Avenue Saturday, February 25th at 11:00 am The community is invited to attend the Saturday Academy: Back to Black History Lecture at DuValle Education Center Cafeteria located at 3610 Bohne Avenue. Dr. Karen Cotton McDanial, co-editor of the Kentucky African American Encyclopedia, will be the featured speaker. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information please contact jhudsonlegacy@hotmail.com Louisville Metro Financial Incentives and Loan Programs As you start and grow your business, the Louisville Forward Team can assist you with applicable public incentives and navigating the process of opening your doors. Louisville Metro has local incentives, including low interest loans, which assist with start-up capital, working capital and capital investments to commercial and public properties, as well as tax abatement programs, to save you money as you grow your business. Manufacturing Tax Moratorium This program allows companies tax relief for locating or expanding a manufacturing facility in Louisville Metro. The Manufacturing Tax Moratorium allows property taxes to be abated for five years for: A new manufacturing company locating in, or moving into, Louisville Metro; or the increased value of a building/ equipment for an exisiting manufacturing company that is expanding its operations for a new product line in Louisville Metro. Property Assessment Moratorium This program allows the waiver of the local incremental tax value for added improvements from the assessment of a structure for five years. The following properties are eligible: Structures older than 25 years if improvements are at least 25% of the property s value; Structures in a qualifying target area (a census tract where at least 70% of residents are below 80% of the median income for Jefferson County) are eligible if improvements are at least 10% of the property s value; or The qualifying property will, at the conclusion of the improvement plan, be LEED-certified. - Microbusiness Development Program - This loan program helps low and moderate income business owners gain access to capital to help start or grow their business. The microbusiness program is funded through a federal Community Development Block Grant, and business owners must meet income and funding eligibility. A microbusiness employs five of fewer people, including the owner. The loan program also includes training and technical assistance. METCO - The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation governs metro government s small business loans, and provides financial assistance through commercial loans for new and expanding businesses, including façade, accessibility and gap financing loans. These loans are evaluated on project cost and fund availability, with a variety of interest rates, depending on the loan program. Pre-application is available online. 7

8 West Louisville Small Business Initiative To generate more job and wealth creation opportunities in the nine neighborhoods of west Louisville, Louisville Forward s West Louisville Small Business Initiative provides new, innovative services and support for enterprises and small businesses which are located in west Louisville. Stop by The Nia Center for more info and assistance. Business Services - Mentoring: Louisville Forward and Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) are partnering to pair experienced entrepreneurs and other professionals with west Louisville small business experience to provide counseling on business ownership. These mentors will provide information about business startup issues, ongoing operations and scalability. - Training Opportunities - Louisville Metro Department of Community Services, in partnership with Louisville Forward, offers Exploring Entrepreneurship, a one-hour workshop introducing self-employment, and Power Up, a seven-week class about starting a business and writing a business plan. - Financial Literacy Open House - Louisville Forward and the Department of Community Services host an Open House twice annually with other financial resource and capital access providers who offer lending programs to small business owners. - Ongoing Support - Small businesses will become part of a new customer management system that connects them to other small business service providers, such as Small Business Development Center and Small Business Administration, to keep in touch, and to follow up with the business owner for next steps. Financial Assistance - - Business Accelerator Loan Program - New loan program, up to $50,000, five-year term, with no collateral requirements. This loan program is available for small business owners in the night neighborhoods of west Louisville (Algonquin, California, Chickasaw, Park DuValle, Park Hill, Parkland, Portland, Russell, Shawnee). - Five year repayment terms. Borrower may request up to one year of interest-only payments during the first year of the life of the loan - Repayment forgiveness - a business in good standing is eligible for forgiveness of the last three payments of its loan. If principle payments have been made during the life of the loan, or payoff was made early, the benefit will be equal to three regular payments (up to $2,000). - Interest rate is 12%, or 7% with incentives - Funds can be used only to start or expand a business. - Loan recipients must meet with resource partner during first year of operation. - To qualify: applicants should be prepared to submit a business plan, loan application or personal finance statement that supports the loan application. The loan application will consider applicants previous two years of tax income statements. The applicant will need to supply a letter from banking institution refusing a loan and applications must be approved by the METCO Board. Workforce Development - Training Programs Louisville Forward connects small business owners with training programs that meet their needs, specifically for food and retail services. Training can include soft skills and job specific skills. For more information please call or visit 8

9 Black History Month Schedule of Events Thursday, February 16th at 11:00 am Hidden Figures Community Panel: A Black History Celebration Shawnee Library W. Broadway Friday, February 17th, 24th, 25th, 26th at 7:00 pm Saturday, February 18th at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, February 19th and 26th at 3:00 pm I Am Not Your Negro Documentary on the writings of James Baldwin Speed Art Museum - Speed Cinema South Third Street Admission $9, Members $7. Saturday, February 18th at 1:30 pm Oh Freedom! Underground Railroad Activities Portland Library Northwestern Parkway Monday, February 20th at 7:00 pm Thomas Merton s Wisdom on the Dis-ease of Whiteness Hilarys - Horrigan Hall, Bellarmine University Newburg Road Tuesday, February 21st at 12 Noon Henry Bibb: Escaped Slave Carnegie Center for Art and History East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana Tuesday, February 21st at 6:00 pm Exploring Black History Through Photography: A Tale of Two Familes - Samuel Plato and Thaddeus Stevens Lusby Sr. Filson Historical Society S. 3rd Street Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm Documenting Louisville s Black History by Tom Owen Western Library S. 10th Street Saturday, February 25th at 3:00 pm Black History Talk - GriotSpeaks Series - Black Images in the Media: Past, Present and Future Kentucky Center for African American Heritage West Muhammad Ali Blvd Black History Month KET Programming Monday, February 20th at 3:00 pm Smoketown Monday, February 20th at 9:00 pm The Talk - Race in America Tuesday, February 21st at 8:00 pm Maya Angelou: American Masters Saturday, February 25th at 2:00 pm Black in the Wings: Freddie Dunn s Lexington Sunday, February 26th at 3:00 pm The Spirituals Sunday, February 26th at 3:30 pm One Night in March Sunday, February 26th at 8:00 pm Black Guides of Mammoth Cave Monday, February 27th at 9:00 pm Africa s Great Civilization Monday, February 27th at 10:00 pm Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP Tuesday, February 28th at 9:00 pm Africa s Great Civilization Documenting Louisville s Black History Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm Western Library S. 10th Street Join former Councilmember, historian and archivist Tom Owen as he discusses UofL s efforts to document Black History. Free Admission 9

10 Save the Date - Community Calendar February 15th, 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 16 LMPD Youth Chat 4th Division Bomb Squad 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 17 EMPOWER- The Planetarium 18 EMPOWER- The Planetarium I Am Not Your Negro Directed by Raoul Peck Friday, February 17th, 24th, 25th, 26th at 7:00 pm Saturday, February 18th at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Sunday, February 19th and 26th at 3:00 pm I Am Not Your Negro is a documentary being shown at the Speed Art Museum Cinema. Using writings by James Baldwin on the Civil Rights Movement as a base, the documentary is a journey into African American History bringing the story to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. Admission is $9 for non-members and $7 for members. Call or visit for more information. Financial Empowerment Mobile 701 W. Ormsby 10 pm to 3 pm I Am Not Your Negro Speed Cinema 7 pm Underground Railroad Portland Library 1:30 pm 19 Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer Educational Program to Increase Colorectal Screenings 10:30 am University of Louisville & The Yearlings Club Forum Series 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm The Planetarium 20 District 5 Neighborhood Meeting Yearlings Club 6:00 pm Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence 21 Redeemer Health & Wellness Outreach Freedom From Smoking Man Up Tuesday 822 S. 15th Street 7 pm Scholarship Workshop Urban League 5 pm to 8 pm 22 Understanding Our Young People 12 pm 525 zane 23 Neighborhood House Race for Success 2017 Ali Center $125 Metro Council Black History Program 12 Noon Redlining Louisville 5:30 pm First Division Police Auxiliary 24 Daughters of Greatness: Dr. Brandy N. Kelly Pryor Ali Center EMPOWER- The Planetarium 25 38th Annual Black Achievers Celebration $85 EMPOWER- The Planetarium Buffalo Soldiers Film Fest 7 Fish Fry 1700 W. Hill Street 12 pm to 8 pm Youth Voice Training 12:30 pm 26 Kentucky African Americans Against Cancer The Planetarium 27 Heritage West Art Contest Deadline 28 Freedom From Smoking Public Hearing for Civic Participation in Developing the 2017 Action Plan Western Library 6 pm March