Louisville
Lonnie & Muhammad Ali at the Muhammad Ali Center dedication in Louisville; (c) Soul Of America
Louisville, the home of the Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Derby, is more than a little bourbon. People in the know also visit the nation’s best 4th of July fireworks.
History
The local slave named York helped Lewis & Clark navigate the Pacific Northwest
Justice for Breonna Taylor
We must never forget the wrongful tragedy that took her life
Cultural Sites
The Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage is a must-visit
Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage, Louisville; (C) KCAAH
Restaurants
A major update is coming in 2Q 2025
Shops
Visit these small, but endearing Black-owned shops for special gifts
Historic Sites
Russell District is the historic home of Louisville’s Black community
Muhammad Ali Center Presents: Life Of A Hero
A fitting venue to better understand and celebrate of the world’s sports hero and legend
Brown Memorial CME Church, Louisville; (c) Soul Of America
Black Jockey Heritage
When Thoroughbred Racing was in its infancy, most great jockeys were Black
Speed Plantation, A Mixed Path To Freedom
John and Lucy Speed were wealthy slave and hemp plantation owners
Another Take on Louisville Culture
Curated and presented by our friends at Cuisine Noir
Places of Worship
Visit the oldest historically Black churches in the city
Mint Julep Month in April; credit Louisville Tourism
Family Attractions
Baseball fans make a pilgrimage to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
General Attractions
Churchill Downs is captivating to visit during the Kentucky Derby
The Arts
Downtown is the hub of Louisville’s performing arts scene
Trivia & Famous Residents
Do you know the great heritage of Black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby?