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Media Advisory: Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey News Conference & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Official News Release News Conference & Ribbon‑Cutting Ceremony Friday, September 18, 2026, • 4:00 PM Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (KCAAH) 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd • Louisville, KY WHAT The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage will host a news conference and ribbon‑cutting ceremony to officially open Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey,…
BOURBON, BLUES & BOOTS: THE MID-SOUTHERN HOEDOWN RETURNS WITH GRAMMY-NOMINATED NAPPY ROOTS HEADLINING
Louisville, KY- Prestigious Entertainment proudly announces the return of Bourbon, Blues & Boots: The Mid-Southern Hoedown, Kentucky’s premier Southern Soul Rodeo experience celebrating live music, horses, bourbon, wine, food, family, community, and Black cowboy culture. The 2026 event will take place Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Shelby County Fairgrounds in Shelbyville, KY. Gates open…
Norton Healthcare pay tribute to Dr. Kelly McCants in a permanent memorial
The link above shows the dedication ceremony. By Sherlene Shanklin The impact of one doctor changed the lives of many. Kelly C. McCants, M.D. passed away unexpectedly this year, leaving so many saddened. I’ve sat in rooms and even coordinated events where he was honored. One man working on the catering team approached me said,…
- Media Advisory: Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey News Conference & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
- BOURBON, BLUES & BOOTS: THE MID-SOUTHERN HOEDOWN RETURNS WITH GRAMMY-NOMINATED NAPPY ROOTS HEADLINING
- Norton Healthcare pay tribute to Dr. Kelly McCants in a permanent memorial
- Colin Kaepernick named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year
- Roots & Reins: The Forgotten Cowboys Benefit Dinner
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