Media Advisory: Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey News Conference & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

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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.

Superchef and Sullivan University take fine dining to the next level

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The Black Truffle Pop-Up combines soul food and Italian food into a high-end dining experience to highlight alumni and inspire aspiring chefs

(Louisville, Ky) Darnell ‘Superchef’ Ferguson and Sullivan University’s College of Hospitality Studies announce The Black Truffle Pop-Up, an exclusive high-end culinary experience on Saturday, November 8th, at Winston’s Restaurant located on Sullivan’s campus at 3101 Bardstown Rd. 

This fine dining experience will give guests a five-course tasting where Italy and Southern cuisine meet.  There will be two sessions with the doors opening at 4:30 pm for the first and the second session doors opening at 8:30 pm. 

  • Session one: Doors open at 4:30 pm with dinner beginning at 5:00 pm
  • Session two: Doors open a 8:30 pm with dinner beginning at 9:00 pm

Ferguson, a graduate of Sullivan, now a celebrity chef, host, author, and television personality wanted to give back to the university while inspiring current culinary students.  Ferguson says, “I have been working on this idea, and I presented it to the university because I knew

this would be a great partnership to showcase alumni and current students. We have a lot of talented chefs in this area, and I believe that The Black Truffle Pop-Up will give you the ultimate fine dining experience and I hope you come out and support. I hope this will turn into a series giving us even more opportunities to showcase our culinary skills.”  Ferguson also adds ‘the talented chefs I have assembled embodies the exceptional skill and creativity that Sullivan students receive when attending the university.”

The pop-up will feature alumni chefs which includes Jackie Jospeh, a Louisville-based pastry chef and Winner of Best Baker in America.

The university also believes that this is an important initiative that will generate interest in the hospitality field. “We’re honored to have Chef Darnell Ferguson return to Sullivan University for the Black Truffle Pop-Up,” said Carrie Bailey, Marketing Director at Sullivan University. “His creativity, leadership, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals embody the spirit of our College of Hospitality Studies. This event is not only a celebration of his success, but also a powerful example of how our alumni continue to inspire and elevate the culinary community.”

Tickets are $125 per person. To reserve your seat at The Black Truffle Pop-Up got to https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B45A4A82CA7FBC25-59691101-black

To setup an interview with Darnell ‘Superchef’ Ferguson and/or a member of the Sullivan University team, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com. 

Media note: If you plan to cover the November 8th event, you need to RSVP by contacting Carrie Bailey, Marketing Director for Sullivan University at cdbailey@sullivan.edu or (502) 413-8536. 

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