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Remembering Breonna Taylor: 5 years later
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Remembering Breonna Taylor: 5 years later

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Gerth: The Roots 101 Museum is a gem. Why hasn't Louisville embraced it? | Opinion
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Gerth: The Roots 101 Museum is a gem. Why hasn't Louisville embraced it? | Opinion

The Roots 101 Museum is incredible and in 2021 was named one of the 10 best new attractions in the United States by USA TODAY. But Louisville Metro gives it no financial support.
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BHM: Roots 101 African American Museum provides important lessons to Louisville
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BHM: Roots 101 African American Museum provides important lessons to Louisville

Students Grace Fridy, Editor-in-Chief and Stella Kolers, Student Life Editor interviewed Lamont Collins at Roots 101 AAM.

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15 Hidden Gems in Louisville, Kentucky That Only Locals Know About
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15 Hidden Gems in Louisville, Kentucky That Only Locals Know About

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Lamont Collins is preserving Black legacy and challenging misconceptions with the Roots 101 African American Museum
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Lamont Collins is preserving Black legacy and challenging misconceptions with the Roots 101 African American Museum

Lamont Collins is preserving Black legacy and challenging misconceptions with the Roots 101 African American Museum

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'Evil. Diabolical.' | Roots 101's latest artifact tells chilling story of slavery in Kentucky
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'Evil. Diabolical.' | Roots 101's latest artifact tells chilling story of slavery in Kentucky

'Evil. Diabolical.' | Roots 101's latest artifact tells chilling story of slavery in Kentucky

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Static Major's family thankful for Louisville Hometown Hero banner
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Static Major's family thankful for Louisville Hometown Hero banner

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Two-foot soldiers share their experience of marching for the right to vote
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Two-foot soldiers share their experience of marching for the right to vote

'Legacies matter': Two women share experience of marching for the right to vote at Roots 101

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Black Student Union members speak out against splitting up JCPS
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Black Student Union members speak out against splitting up JCPS

Black Student Union members speak out against splitting up JCPS at Roots 101

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People To Know In Nonprofits: Lamont Collins
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People To Know In Nonprofits: Lamont Collins

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JCPS Panel Discussion
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JCPS Panel Discussion

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Roots 101 hosts youth competition to sit on Columbia Law panel
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Roots 101 hosts youth competition to sit on Columbia Law panel

The competition allowed local youth to showcase their passion and advocate for change in their communities. The winners are invited to speak at Columbia.

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Swimming program celebrates Black swim instructors at Roots 101 Museum
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Swimming program celebrates Black swim instructors at Roots 101 Museum

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Today in History - The 1919 Chicago Race Riots
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Today in History - The 1919 Chicago Race Riots

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Those Who Paved the Way: Dionne Warwick
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Those Who Paved the Way: Dionne Warwick

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Roots 101 African American Museum Offers Free Admission to New Exhibit featuring authentic Ku Klux Klan Artifacts
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Roots 101 African American Museum Offers Free Admission to New Exhibit featuring authentic Ku Klux Klan Artifacts

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Kansas Prosecutors Press Charges Against Andrew D. Lester for Shooting Black Teen
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Kansas Prosecutors Press Charges Against Andrew D. Lester for Shooting Black Teen

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From West Africa to the World: The Significance of the Benin Bronzes
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From West Africa to the World: The Significance of the Benin Bronzes

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Music Legend Static Major Exhibit Opens at Roots 101 African American Museum During Kentucky Derby Weekend
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Music Legend Static Major Exhibit Opens at Roots 101 African American Museum During Kentucky Derby Weekend

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Preview Event for National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. at Roots 101 Museum in Louisville
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Preview Event for National Baptist Convention USA, Inc. at Roots 101 Museum in Louisville

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