History & Science
Schedule
Thu Feb 05 2026 at 05:15 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Roots 101 African American Museum | Louisville, KY
About this Event
*FREE*
During History & Science, we will celebrate community heroes & hear from an expert panel on the key intersections of history & science.
This is a FREE event.
"& Science" Trailblazer Awardee:
- Dr. Kevin W. Cosby (Senior Pastor, St. Stephen Baptist Church; President, Simmons College of Kentucky)
Speakers:
- Dr. John Chenault (Associate Professor, Undergraduate Medical Education, University of Louisville School of Medicine)
- Ms. Hannah Drake (Cultural Strategist; Co-Executive Director, IDEAS xLab; Co-Founder, (Un)Known Project)
- Dr. Swannie Jett (Chief Executive Officer, Park DuValle Community Health Center)
- Dr. Lynn Pohl (Archivist, The Filson Historical Society)
- The Honorable Attica Scott (Former Kentucky State Representative for District 41; Director of Special Projects, Forward Justice Action Network)
- Dr. Monica Unseld (Founder and Executive Director, Until Justice Data Partners)
Also Featuring:
- Rep. Joshua Watkins (Kentucky State Representative for District 42)
- Dr. Natasha DeJarnett (Assistant Professor, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, University of Louisville)
- Dr. Ricky L. Jones (Professor and Past Chair, Pan-African Studies; Baldwin-King Scholar-in-Residence, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, University of Louisville)
Date:
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Reception: 5:15 pm, Panel: 6:00 pm
- Roots 101 African-American Museum, 124 N 1st St, Louisville, KY, 40202
History & Science Panel Objectives:
- Explore key intersections of history & science
- Discuss historic infrastructure affecting environmental health disparities
- Examine the policy and legal frameworks that shape local climate and environmental conditions
- Encourage widespread participation in strengthening Louisville's environment
About the Series:
The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute is hosting a quarterly health forum called “& Science". The third installment of the series will focus on History & Science, featuring leaders from different historical and scientific backgrounds. The “& Science” series provides a community forum for conversations at the intersection of health, the environment & science. Topics explored throughout the first year of the series include communication, faith, history, art & science.
Agenda
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Reception and Community Organization Fair
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Award Presentation and Panel Discussion
Where is it happening?
Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 North 1st Street, Louisville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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