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March 28, 2023March 28, 2023

Rally to End Child Abuse hosted by Family & Children’s Place

Immediate Release

Family & Children’s Place will hold a Rally to End Child Abuse on Thursday, March 30^th at 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of our headquarters located at 525 Zane Street.

April is the designated start of Child Abuse Prevention Month but anyone who works and/or advocates for children understand it’s a 365 24/7 obligation.

In 2022, the Child Fatality & Near Fatality Report says that 67% of all cases reviewed involved a child four years of age or younger.

The report also says that one in seven Kentucky high school students reported having seriously considered suicide within a 12-month period. One in five of Kentucky middle school students reported having seriously considered suicide at some point in their lives.

Pam Darnall, CEO of Family & Children’s Place says, “As you can see in the report, it affects all ages. There’s not one targeted group that we need to focus on. We need to help every child so that they do not become a statistic. We can do better. We must do better.”

Child Abuse Prevention Month brings awareness to those in the community unaware of how serious the problem is in Kentuckiana. According to the latest

national report of Child Maltreatment, Kentucky has dropped in the ranking from fifth, to sixth in the rate of child abuse/neglect. Indiana remains at #11 with their rate of child abuse/neglect.

The following have confirmed their participation as speakers for the March 30^th rally:

Pam Darnall, President/CEO, Family & Children’s Place
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman
Vic Maddox, Deputy Attorney General
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg
KY State Senator Julie Raque Adams
Roz Welch from the office of Keturah Herron, State Representative
Eric Friedlander, KY DCBS Secretary
Jeremy Mull, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney
Barry Dunn, Kosair Charities
Dr. Terry Brooks, KYA

We will also acknowledge a group of individuals who have supported our organization over the years. The following have confirmed their attendance for the rally:

Tom Wine, Commonwealth Attorney
Mike O’Connell, County Attorney
Caroline Ruschell, KY CAC Executive Director
Emily Bonistall, Marsy’s Law
Barbara Sexton Smith, Louisville Deputy Mayor
Nicole George, Deputy Mayor of Public Health and Services
David James, Deputy Mayor of Emergency Services
Dana Mayton, Deputy Mayor of Operations and Budget
Phillip Baker, City Councilman District 6

We hope you will cover our rally. As you can see by our prestigious list of attendees, we have a lot of support and would like to have your cover our event to further educate your viewers about the staggering statistics in this community and things they can do to help stop child abuse.

If you have any questions and/or would like to setup an interview, please contact us by calling 502-341-7306 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com.

To learn more about Family & Children’s Place visit our site at www.familyandchildrensplace.org.

WHO: Family & Children’s Place

WHAT: Rally kicking off Child Abuse Prevention Month

WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (In-person)

WHERE: Family & Children’s Place, 525 Zane St, Louisville, KY 40203

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For more than 140 years, Family & Children’s Place has been a critical presence in Louisville, helping our most vulnerable citizens — children, that have experience physical and sexual abuse and neglect. We believe that every child deserves a happy, healthy childhood free from abuse and that every family should have the tools and resources to maintain self-sufficiency.

Our Mission: We protect and heal children and families.

March 16, 2023

Family & Children’s Place is hosting their annual Champions for Children Breakfast

SAVE THE DATE

WHO: Family & Children’s Place

WHAT: Hosting Champions for Children Breakfast

WHEN: Thursday, April 20, 2023

7:30 a.m. Networking

8:00 a.m. Program

WHERE: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

WHY: Benefitting Family & Children’s Place program

To register, go to www.familyandchildrensplace.org/championsforchildren/.

We would like to thank HealthTrackRX for being this year’s presenting sponsor.

If you would like to be a sponsor, contact Kristen Millwood, Director of Development at 502-855-6154.

Please announce and/or post our event. If you have any questions and/or would like to setup an interview, please contact us by calling 502-341-7306 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com.

To learn more about Family & Children’s Place visit our site at www.familyandchildrensplace.org.

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Reckoning, Inc. to participate in Frazier History Museum event, Help Me Find My People

(Louisville, KY) On Wednesday, February 8^th, Louisville-based non-profit organization Reckoning Inc. will participate in an event at the Frazier History Museum entitled Help Me Find My People: How Archival Documents Can Connect African Americans to Enslaved Ancestors. The event will be held from 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m at the Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main Street.

For African Americans researching their ancestry, it is a huge challenge to find information about ancestors who lived prior to 1870, the first year that formerly-enslaved Black people appeared by name in the U.S. Census. At the Frazier Museum event, Reckoning, Inc. will discuss a huge breakthrough that is unlocking information and helping Black families to find their enslaved ancestors, thanks to a new collaboration between Nelson County historian Charles Lemons and Reckoning, Inc. Lemons is the former curator of the Patton Museum at Ft. Knox.

For the past 12 years, Lemons has traveled across the state visiting county courthouses and other archives seeking the names and family relationships of Black people who were enslaved in Kentucky. In 2022, Reckoning, Inc. learned of Lemons’ activities and approached him about publishing his work online and collaborating on future research, built upon Reckoning’s previous research into Kentucky’s Black Civil War soldiers. Thanks to a grant from the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission, Reckoning, Inc. has begun the process of publishing his research on its website, reckoninginc.org, and using it to further its mission to explore the lives of Kentucky’s enslaved people and their descendants.

At this event, Charles Lemons, along with staff and volunteers of Reckoning Inc., will discuss the research they have done so far and how it will help African Americans to break through the “brick wall” of 1870 and learn the identities of their enslaved ancestors.

Dan Gediman, Executive Director of Reckoning Inc. says “We have worked for the last several years working to connect the dots. We are now ready to introduce to the public what we have been able to find. It gives African Americans, particularly those here in Kentucky, a way to connect back to their loved ones. We invite you to come out, learn, and ask questions in hopes of your family being able to connect the dots.”

Rachel Platt, Director of Community Engagement says “We are thrilled to partner with Reckoning, Inc. on this program, and highlight this ongoing research. It’s information that can be life-changing for thousands of families by opening doors about their ancestry. It dovetails perfectly into our programming entitled, Bridging the Divide.”

The panel of guests include:

Dan Gediman, Executive Director, Reckoning, Inc.

Abby Posey, Research Director, Reckoning, Inc.

Jackie Burrell, Volunteer Genealogical Researcher, Reckoning, Inc.

Charles Lemons, Military Historian

To register for the program, go to https://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/help-me-find-my-people

To learn more about Reckoning Inc go to www.reckoninginc.org.

If you would like to setup an interview and/or cover the event contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications,.com or call 502-341-7306.

Reckoning, Inc. is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to examine the legacy of slavery in America, and to create ways for communities to engage with this information through research projects, media productions, educational curricula, online content, and other means.

Reckoning, Inc. receives funding from the Kentucky African American Heritage Commission, Gheens Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, LG&E and KU Foundation, David A. Jones, Jr., and Mary Gwen Wheeler, Hardscuffle Inc., Metro United Way, National Endowment for the Humanities, American Historical Association, and the Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation.

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February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

THREE COMMUNITY LEADERS WILL HONORED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND SUPPORT OF MOLO VILLAGE

(Louisville, KY) MOLO Village CDC announces their 3^rd Annual MOLO African Gala on Saturday, March 25^th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at LCCC located at 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

The gala is an evening of Black Excellence and Elegance with guests encouraged to wear African attire and/or black tie as you enjoy a special performance by The Unlimited Show Band. Three deserving individuals in our community will receive the MOLO Village Community Award.

This year’s awardees will be Dave Christopher Sr., Executive Director, and Founder of AMPED; Honorable Colonel Pamela Stevenson, State Representative for Kentucky House District 43; and Honorable Greg Fischer, Louisville Metro Mayor from 2011 to 2023.

Rev. Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson, President & CEO of MOLO Village says, “We know it takes a village to make this community better. People from all walks of life and their perspectives professions is what makes a community whole. This year’s honorees exemplify leadership even through adversity. We invite the community to community and celebrate with us.”

Tickets for the 3^rd Annual MOLO African Gala can be purchased on Eventbrite. You can also purchase tickets at MOLO Village CDC at the Village @ West Jefferson, Ste. 204 or at www.molovillagecdc.org. Individual tickets are $100 plus service fees and a table for 8 is $850 plus services fees.

We would like to thank all our supporters for making this event a succuss including the following sponsors: AARP of Kentucky, Norton Institute of Health Equity, The Church Building and Loan Fund of the United Church of Christ, LG&E and KU Energy, Russell Places of Promise and the Cabinet of Health and Human Services Ministries (CHSSM) of the United Church of Christ.

This year’s proceeds benefit the MOLO Village CDC.

If you would like to setup an interview with Dr. Ferguson, contact VIPP communications by calling 502-341-7306 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com. We also invite you to cover the gala. Please post and/or announce on your community calendars.

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December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

Former UofL & NFL star Jamon Brown talks about the hiring of Jeff Brohm:

December 8, 2022

“I feel the University is sending a strong statement to the city! That it feels what the community feels, what the university feels! This says the University will satisfy the needs to put the program in the best position to be the best in the country!

Jeff’s a hire I think that everyone can appreciate and respect! And he has the done a lot of great things in his time as a coach! Just look at what he has done for Purdue!

Now it’s time to get behind him, support his culture! To Jeff, welcome back make the city, the university, our alma mater proud! Go Cards!”

Jamon Brown

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

The Village @ West Jefferson release a statement in regard to the shooting near their business complex

10-28-2022

Statement from Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson, MOLO Village

“This evening, we received the unfortunate news that there was a homicide on 13^th and Jefferson Street. near The Village @ West Jefferson in the Russell neighborhood.

We do not know officially the circumstances of the incident at this time, but we wanted to send our condolences to those involved. We will assist the Louisville Metro Police Department anyway we can.

Please remember to keep our whole community safe. If you see something, please say something. Again, we can not comment on the investigation because we do not know the circumstances, but I can say that we will remain vigilant in watching out for our neighbors.”

If you have any questions, please contact us at molovillage@att.net.

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August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

THE HEART AND “SOUL” OF THE URBAN COMMUNITY CHANGES MUSIC FORMAT AS IT CONTINUES TO USE ITS VOICE AS A PLATFORM FOR CHANGE

(Louisville, KY) On Friday, August 7, 2020 at 10:47 am the sound of 1350AM WLOU & 104.7FM returned to its original format of soul music.

With the new stereo sound, you will see a new logo and station tagline, but the roots of the station remain intact but with a broader appeal from news and information but filling a void in the community when it comes to soul music. The format will give listeners an opportunity to go back down memory lane with music from Earth, Wind & Fire, O’Jays, Stylistics, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Sade, Isley Brothers, Anita Baker plus many more.

“The Original Soul of Louisville” adds Archie Dale as the General Manager and Mark Gunn as Program Director and Afternoon Drive On-Air Personality to the already dynamic team of Krystal “Miss Krystal” Goodner in the Morning Drive and others to be announced.

With 70 years on the airwaves, WLOU is one of the oldest urban stations in the U.S. So, when it was acquired by David B. Smith Sr., long time radio personality, program director and co-owner of Kentuckiana Broadcast Group he wanted to make sure its rich history was celebrated but also be a voice for African Americans. Gunn says “We’re reaching the underserved adult Black demographic by going a lot deeper musically than the other Gold based stations in the market. In addition to REAL Soul Music, WLOU continues to deal with the soul of Louisville by directly addressing social issues we are facing today and to be an information hub to our listeners not only on the air, in the community but on our social platforms.

Smith’s love for radio has been a constant especially in Louisville and Southern Indiana so when he heard that the station maybe acquired from someone outside the region he says “Passing up the opportunity to purchase such a legendary station was not an option. The possibility of WLOU being owned by anyone not from here just wouldn’t be right”. “I’m honored to walk in the footsteps of former owner The Reverend Dr. William E. Summers III”.

With more than 30 years in the radio industry, Smith says they are not deleting the Gospel programming but moving it to our sister station, AM 1240, WLLV.

For additional information, contact VP/GM WLOU/WLLV Archie Dale at 502.776.1240

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HISTORY

On October 21st, 1951, AM 1350, WLOU hit the airwaves as the Soul Of Louisville to become one of the first five full-time R&B stations in the country and over time, one of the top – rated stations in the nation.

The tradition of excellence and service to the Black Community was brought to the forefront by legendary on–air personalities like “Super Neal” O’Ray, Brenda “20th Century Fox” Banks, Bill Price and Tony Fields to name a few with The Reverend Doctor William E. Summers III leading the charge.

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