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, a powerful traveling exhibit celebrating African American heritage, resilience, and cultural storytelling. The exhibit will remain on display through the end of Black History Month 2027.
The event will introduce the exhibit’s educational mission, community impact, and national significance, highlighting its role in expanding cultural literacy and historical awareness among students, families, and visitors.
WHO
Confirmed speakers include:
- Lt. Governor Jaqueline Coleman, State of Kentucky
- State Representative & Minority Leader Pamela Stevenson, State of Kentucky
- Lindy Casebier, Secretary, Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet
- Deputy Mayor Chan Kemper, City of Louisville
- Former Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer
- Metro Councilman Ken Herndon
- Honorary Co‑Chairs Cheri Bryant Hamilton and Dr. Corrie Shull of Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey
- Tomicka Delgado, MBA, Deputy Director, Operations & Culture, National Museum of African American Music
- Rev. Dr. Lauren Jones Mayfield, Executive Director, Center for Interfaith Relations
- Leadership of the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
- Exhibit Curators & Cultural Scholars
- Community Partners & Educational Stakeholders
- We will add additional names and update you as we receive them.
Media interviews will be available immediately following the program.
WHEN
Friday, September 18, 2026, News Conference begins at 4:00 PM. Ribbon-cutting ceremony to follow
Media arrival recommended by 3:45 PM for optimal placement.
WHERE
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (KCAAH), 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40203
Parking is available on-site on the 17th Street side of the venue. Media check‑in at the main entrance. Please follow the signs around the property.
WHY
Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey offers an immersive educational experience that deepens understanding of African American history, artistic expression, and ancestral legacy. The exhibit provides schools, universities, and community organizations with a dynamic platform for curriculum enrichment, cultural dialogue, and intergenerational learning.
MEDIA CONTACT
VIPP Communications jubilationkcaah at vippcommunications dot com Media line: 502.341.7306.
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