BHM: Roots 101 African American Museum provides important lessons to Louisville

The Roots 101 African American Museum was founded by its CEO, Lamont Collins, in 2019. The museum commemorates African American history as well as a host of Black experiences through thoughtful exhibits. 

“I’ve lived in Louisville all my life, and I know that our history is never told, unless you have a family member to tell you that individually. Black history just isn’t taught,” Collins said. 

Collins began noticing these disparities in his early childhood. His family moved to Bashford Manor, a predominantly white neighborhood at the time, when Collins was around 10 years old. When playing sports as a boy, he noticed that the conversation surrounding Black athletes often underestimated their influence.