LET’S TALK | BRIDGING THE DIVIDELyndon Pryor2019-05-15T14:30:27-04:00
LET’S TALK | BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
LMPD Traffic Stops Panel Discussion
FEATURING: Steve Conrad, LMPD Chief; Sadiqa Reynolds, LUL President; David James, Metro Council President
TUESDAY JUNE 4TH 2019. 5 – 7 PM
First Floor Gallery Access: 5-6 pm / DISCUSSION Moderated by Rachel Platt: 6-7 pm
Recent traffic stops have come under increased scrutiny after claims that the practice has lead to unequal treatment for minorities. Most recently an 18-year old stopped for making a wide turn was removed from his vehicle, frisked and, handcuffed for a period of time – the video of this traffic stop has been circulated widely. The new policies just announced by LMPD may help move us forward as a community feeling there is one Louisville, and not two.
Panelists include LMPD Police Chief Steve Conrad, Urban League President Sadiqa Reynolds, and Metro Council President David James.
Invited Guests: Tae-Ahn Lea and his mother, Tija Jackson
The Program is offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of Eileen and Mac Brown.
Research shows that students who attend prep courses for the ACT test tend to achieve higher scores. These courses are tailored to help students to focus on the content and testing strategies that they will need to increase composite scores.
BRING YOUR CALCULATOR WITH YOU!
20th Annual The George “GG” Johnson Scholarship Golf ScrambleLyndon Pryor2019-05-09T16:16:21-04:00
For 19 years, the Louisville Urban League in partnership with The First Tee of Louisville and the PGA of America has hosted this scramble as a fundraiser for the Urban Youth Golf Program Scholarship Fund named in honor of George “G.G.” Johnson The scholarship fund has provided more than $100,000 to 43 graduating high school students.
TICKETS
To sign up as a sponsor or to purchase a team or individual spot, CLICK HERE
GEORGE “G.G.” JOHNSON
George Johnson was the first and only African-American head golf pro in Kentucky. He began to learn the game at the age of 15 when he caddied at a segregated country club in Georgia. He turned pro in 1964 and qualified for the US Open in 1965. He received his tour card after successfully completing the PGA qualifying program (or graduating “Q” school) in 1968 and began playing in tournaments with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Miller Barber and Tom Kite. In 1971 he won the Azalea Open and became the fourth African-American to ever win a PGA tournament. George spent a total of 10 years on the PGA Tour and three on the Senior Tour and remained a Lifetime Member of the PGA. In 1997, George became the head golf pro at Bobby Nichols Golf Course here in Louisville Metro. Unfortunately, George passed away in March of 2014, but his legacy and passion for the game still live on through those he taught and the lives he has touched.
THE PARTNERSHIP
The Urban Youth Golf Program and its partner, The First Tee of Louisville, work diligently to produce the George “G.G.” Johnson Scholarship Golf Scramble annually. The Louisville Urban League has operated the PGA of America funded Urban Youth Golf Program for 15 years. In 2005, The First Tee was created to serve as an umbrella organization for the Urban Youth Golf Program and two other youth golf programs and provide Golf and Life Skills to the young people in these groups as well as new participants in the programs. The Urban Youth Golf Program is active in recruiting participants for the youth golf programs and offers a wide range of opportunities, incentives, and benefits, all designed to help youth be successful and develop into positive and productive citizens which include cultural enrichment, academic & career development activities.
The Urban Youth Golf Program is a youth development program of the Louisville Urban League that enhances the lives of young people in the Louisville Metropolitan Area through exposure to the game of golf.
The Mission of The First Tee of Louisville is to enrich the lives of young people in the metropolitan Louisville area by providing unique programs and affordable facilities which promote character development and positive life skills through the game of golf.
For more information about The First Tee of Louisville program or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities call D’Shawn Johnson at (502) 836-5204.
For 19 years, the Louisville Urban League in partnership with The First Tee of Louisville and the PGA of America has hosted this scramble as a fundraiser for the Urban Youth Golf Program Scholarship Fund named in honor of George “G.G.” Johnson The scholarship fund has provided more than $100,000 to 43 graduating high school students.
GEORGE “G.G.” JOHNSON
George Johnson was the first and only African-American head golf pro in Kentucky. He began to learn the game at the age of 15 when he caddied at a segregated country club in Georgia. He turned pro in 1964 and qualified for the US Open in 1965. He received his tour card after successfully completing the PGA qualifying program (or graduating “Q” school) in 1968 and began playing in tournaments with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Miller Barber and Tom Kite. In 1971 he won the Azalea Open and became the fourth African-American to ever win a PGA tournament. George spent a total of 10 years on the PGA Tour and three on the Senior Tour and remained a Lifetime Member of the PGA. In 1997, George became the head golf pro at Bobby Nichols Golf Course here in Louisville Metro. Unfortunately, George passed away in March of 2014, but his legacy and passion for the game still live on through those he taught and the lives he has touched.
The Partnership
The Urban Youth Golf Program and its partner, The First Tee of Louisville, work diligently to produce the George “G.G.” Johnson Scholarship Golf Scramble annually. The Louisville Urban League has operated the PGA of America funded Urban Youth Golf Program for 15 years. In 2005, The First Tee was created to serve as an umbrella organization for the Urban Youth Golf Program and two other youth golf programs and provide Golf and Life Skills to the young people in these groups as well as new participants in the programs. The Urban Youth Golf Program is active in recruiting participants for the youth golf programs and offers a wide range of opportunities, incentives and benefits, all designed to help youth be successful and develop into positive and productive citizens which include cultural enrichment, academic & career development activities.
The Urban Youth Golf Program is a youth development program of the Louisville Urban League that enhances the lives of young people in the Louisville Metropolitan Area through exposure to the game of golf.
The Mission of The First Tee of Louisville is to enrich the lives of young people in the metropolitan Louisville area by providing unique programs and affordable facilities which promote character development and positive life skills through the game of golf.
For more information about The First Tee of Louisville program or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities call D’Shawn Johnson at (502)836-5204.
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Super Saturday Soft Skills SeriesGreg Tripure2019-05-06T10:46:32-04:00
Learn the Critical Skills employers are looking for and earn your Urban League Star Certificates!
Saturday May 11, 2019 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Louisville Urban League
1535 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY
Register online at www.lul.org or call 502-585-4622
Classes are FREE and open to the public
Success Speaks: Jason Clayborn, Grammy and Billboard Nominated, Dove and Stellar Award Winning Singer-Songwriter
Classes for May 11th include: Networking, Workplace Ethics, and Self-Awareness presented by HR and Training Professionals
Summer Reach 2019 | Juniors or SeniorsCarla Robinson2019-05-17T14:24:16-04:00
Summer Reach offers Career visits, Cultural experiences, Leadership, and Social development, networking opportunities and so much more! This camp is for Students who will be Juniors or Seniors in the upcoming 2019-2020 school year.
