Louisville City Wire

Louisville  – Today, Louisville Metro Council hosted the 22nd Annual Black History Month Program during a special meeting of the Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee, Chaired by Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2).

This year’s program continued with the theme of “Reaffirming our Diverse Culture. During the program, each of the twenty-six Metro Council members honored an individual with an award for his or her achievements in the community.

The committee also presented the annual Eagle Award to ten local judges for their success and contributions to the Kentucky Judicial System.

“As chair of this committee, I’m deeply honored to host the Black History Month Program each February. It’s imperative to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our community members and celebrate the vibrant diversity that enriches Louisville,” said Chair Councilwoman Dr. Shanklin.

“I look forward to the Black History Month celebrations on February 29th and the opportunity it provides us to celebrate the accomplishments and service of many of our neighborhood leaders”, said Vice Chair Councilman Stuart Benson (R-20).

The following individuals were celebrated:

• District 1 – Corenza Townsend
• District 2 – Julius “Red” Edelen
• District 3 – Mayor Maria Johnson
• District 4 – Norman Parker
• District 5 – Diane Porter
• District 6 – Raymond Brooks
• District 7 – Mayor Richard “Rick” H. Watkins, Sr.
• District 8 – Stachelle Bussey
• District 9 – Janet G. Muller
• District 10 – Carletta D. Bell
• District 11 – Judge Derwin L. Webb
• District 12 – Morris A. Howard
• District 13 – Anthony J. Walker
• District 14 – Sabrina Farris
• District 15 – Zion Smith
• District 16 – Tawana Bain
• District 17 – Meryl Thornton
• District 18 – Denise D. Overstreet
• District 19 – Lyndon Pryor
• District 20 – LaTonya Bell
• District 21 – Heather Graham
• District 22 – Ira Salls
• District 23 – Akoy Agau
• District 24 – Justice Bouldin
• District 25 – Lancaster Gordon
• District 26 – Lisa Claybrooks

The following judges were honored with The Eagle award:

Circuit Court

• Judge Jessica E. Green
• Judge Brian C. Edwards
• Judge Tracy E. Davis

Family Court

• Judge Denise Brown
• Judge Lori N. Goodwin
• Judge Angela J. Johnson
• Judge Derwin L. Webb

District Court

• Judge Tanisha A. Hickerson
• Judge Josephine L.Buckner
• Judge Lisa L. Langford

PROGRAM: To download the program, please visit: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=2931.

HOW TO WATCH: A recording of the special meeting will be available online: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal and on Louisville Metro Council’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil.

A photo gallery is available online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/197397008@N05/albums/72177720315142584/.

Original source can be found here.