Impact 100 Louisville: Winner Reveal
Photos by Gioia Patton, unless otherwise captioned
Publisher’s Blog: August 2023
A True Partner Always Shows Up Written by Tawana Bain I’ve been thinking a lot lately about women supporting women. We all know that in light of the historical struggles and ongoing challenges we face, the concept of women coming through for each other has emerged as a powerful force. It’s authentically what we’re all about, and it never leaves my mind or my spirit. Women have continuously challenged barriers by forming supportive networks and advocating for change by being the change. Historical milestones like the suffrage movement and the rise of feminist activism demonstrated [...]
What’s Your Reason to Ride?
Janeen Mounts Spurs Hope and Support for Norton Cancer Institute's Bike to Beat Cancer Written by Rocko Jerome | Photos by Bill Wine Sponsored By: Norton Healthcare Foundation | 4965 U.S. 42, Suite 1000, Louisville, KY 40207 Phone: (502) 420-4299 | Website: NortonHealthcare.com Warren Mounts was an avid bike rider who loved to help people. So it made sense that, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he and his wife, Janeen, volunteered to be a part of Norton Cancer Institute’s Bike to Beat Cancer event. “We formed our team in 2013 along with two others,” she [...]
WSYS Summer Social
Photos by Kylene White | Hosted at Epiphany Bar
We See You, Sis: Angela Horne
Making Digital Dreams a Reality By Rocko Jerome | Provided photo Sponsored by: WBEC ORV | 3458 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229 Phone: (513) 487-6503 | Website: WBECORV.org When Angela Horne and her husband, Ron, relocated from Tennessee to Ohio for his job, only to have the position eliminated before he started, she decided it was time to take a hand in destiny. “We were searching everywhere for new job opportunities,” she recalls. “Finally, I just told him that we will have to start a business! It was August 2009, and the Hornes started an innovative e-learning [...]
Who’s That Girl: Amber Duke
Equality & Civil Rights Champion Written by Tawana Bain | Photo submitted by Amber Duke Earlier this year, the ACLU of Kentucky announced Amber Duke as their Executive Director after Board members performed an extensive nationwide search. Amber is a trusted civil rights leader who was inspired by John Lewis at a young age. She has spent her professional career finding ways to get into “good trouble” by shining a light on systemic inequalities that disproportionally impact Black and other marginalized people. “The ACLU of Kentucky’s work is more important than ever as we face [...]