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Publisher’s Blog: October 2022

A Welcomed Seat at the Table Written by Tawana Bain | Photographed by Kylene White This interest in what the experts call “diversity, equity and inclusion” began for me when I was a small girl. My two sisters and I were raised by a single mother in upstate New York. We initially lived in the projects, were a part of the urban/suburban program and were bused from our inner city neighborhood to a predominantly white school. Though the projects we lived in were viewed as crime infested and unsafe, that neighborhood provided some joyous memories [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-11-16T19:43:50-05:00October 1, 2022|Publisher's Blog|

Bridging the Gap with Music and Technology

“For me, the reason to do this is for coming back to self... so that we are better at discerning, so that we can know when it is time to say no.” Written by Lennie Omalza | Photo by Kylene White Sponsored by: AMPED | 1219 West Jefferson Street, Suite 206, Louisville, KY 40203 | Phone: (502) 513-6119 | info@ampedlouisville.org | Website: AMPEDLouisville.org Some companies have to create diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to ensure those qualities exist within their organization. At the Academy of Music Production Education and Development also known as AMPED, they’re [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:07:09-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

Who’s That Girl: Christy Chatham

Executive Director, GEDDI Written by Tawana Bain | Photograph provided by Christy Chatham In her new role as Executive Director of the Louisville-based Global Economic Diversity Development Initiative (GEDDI), Christy Chatham brings a proven history of developing strategic relationships and processes. A US Army veteran and former military intelligence analyst, Christy has many years of experience servicing underserved populations with a specialized interest in veteran’s issues. Christy previously led veteran-serving programs for Mental Health America of Greater Houston, the Women Veteran Services program for Catholic Charities and the Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, Texas. [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-10T20:04:56-04:00October 1, 2022|Who's That Girl|

A Culture of Belonging

Ashley Duncan “We navigate our world through what is important to us and don't always think about how certain things impact other people. We have an obligation to be aware of how our many privileges shape the world and find ways to bring inclusivity to every space we occupy.” Written by Shirelle Williams | Photo by Mary Helen Nunn Sponsored by: Republic Bank | 601 W. Market St., Louisville, KY, 40202 | Phone: (502) 420-2013 | aduncan@republicbank.com | Website: RepublicBank.com Can you describe how your DEI program is structured? My role is part [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:07:49-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

LG&E and KU: Leaders in DEI

“Our support for DEI has always been core to our vision, mission and values. It's not ‘corporate speak,’ but rather it's who we are and how we do business.” Written by Sarah Kinbar | Photos by Mary Helen Nunn Sponsored by: LG&E and KU | 220 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 | (502) 589-1444 | lge-ku.com/diversity As a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities’ (LG&E and KU) top-line goals for diversity, equity and inclusion are to attract, develop, and retain a high performing, diverse workforce. To do so, the [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T02:07:29-04:00October 1, 2022|Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sponsored|

We See You, Sis: Diane Whitlock

A Progressive Framework for Diversity By Sarah Kinbar | Photo by Kylene White Sponsored by: University of Louisville | Grawemeyer Hall, 2nd Floor, Louisville, KY 40292 | Phone: (502) 852.5719 | diversity@louisville.edu | Website: Louisville.edu Forty-two years into her career at the University of Louisville, Diane Whitlock can predict needs, fill in gaps, and advance projects seamlessly, like it’s second nature. “Ultimately, the role of Chief of Staff stays interesting because it varies depending on who you work for. I basically do whatever needs to be done,” she says. She's a powerhouse. It’s not an [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-10-01T12:15:03-04:00October 1, 2022|Sponsored Sis, We See You Sis|

Publisher’s Blog: October 2022

Bridging the Gap with Music and Technology

Who’s That Girl: Christy Chatham

A Culture of Belonging

LG&E and KU: Leaders in DEI

We See You, Sis: Diane Whitlock

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