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02/24/2023

We hope to see you again tonight at our free Sankofa event. Please call (502) 384-1940 to reserve your seats.

02/16/2023

Experience African-American history through storytelling, dance, music, theater, and spoken word. Featuring live performances by the Sankofa Players and narration by CEO & Founder Lamont Collins, Roots 101 African American Museum will guide you through the journey and realities of people throughout the African Diaspora.

Seating will be limited. Click the link in our bio for tickets.

02/14/2023

Steve was born in Robertson County, just west of Nashville, as the last generation of sharecropper families from the segregation years. As the oldest of 8 children during the 1950s and ‘60s, he
carried the influence of “soul food” cooking from his mother Bessie to Louisville, Ky where he became a
well-known caterer and owner of The Germantown Café on Goss Avenue.
As a native of Robertson County, Steve carried these food basics influenced by Bessie into his own style of cooking and created recipes that became part of his signature food style. Now retired from the food business, Steve still does some catering.
This free event is open to the public and sponsored by Roots 101 African American Museum and the Oldham County History Center. For more information contact:
The Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave., LaGrange, KY 40031, 502-558-0421,
[email protected]
Or
Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. First Street, Louisville, KY. 40202, 502-384-1940,
[email protected]

02/11/2023

Thank you for joining us today.

02/08/2023

02/07/2023

Thank you to all who have participated in the Becoming Better Ancestors BSU Podcast Competition. Due to the high volume of submissions, we’ve decided to extend the deadline indefinitely. Click the link in our bio for more information.

02/07/2023

Thank you to all who have participated in the Becoming Better Ancestors BSU Podcast Competition. Due to the high volume of submissions, we’ve decided to extend the deadline indefinitely. Click the link in our bio for more updated information.

02/03/2023

Happy Black History Month! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
At Roots 101 we continue to highlight and celebrate African American culture, history, & achievements. Learning from the past is how we preserve in the present, for our future and the future of our community. How will you celebrate ? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏾

01/27/2023

In newest blog, Rebecca Fleischaker reflects on our newest exhibit, White Allies of the Civil Rights.
In this exhibit visitors learn about the Allie’s of the past that were committed to doing the right thing despite the great risk. Learn how to plan your next visit by clicking the link in our bio.

01/27/2023

Although Kentuckians fought on both sides of the American Civil War, Kentucky was one of four slave states that remained in the Union. The Emancipation Proclamation did not apply to Kentucky because it didn’t leave the Union. Yet, when tens of thousands of enslaved Kentuckians joined the Union Army, both the soldiers and their family members were to be considered free. In many cases, they had to escape from their enslavers and make a long, potentially dangerous journey to the nearest enlistment place. The ‘We Fought for Our Freedom: Kentucky's African American Civil War Soldiers’ photo exhibit showcases 10 former enslaved men that fought with the Union Army's 108th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment.
Plan your next visit to the Roots 101 African American Museum. Click the link 🔗 in our bio.

01/24/2023

Tonight the Telling Our Story free downtown business event will be held at 6PM. Enjoy performances by the Sankofa Players while networking with other professionals. Guests must RSVP at (502) 384-1940 to attend.