The Saturday Academy is a weekly community outreach program on Black history, culture and issues sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences for adults & high school students. ABOUT THE SATURDAY ACADEMY:
Each Saturday the Academy offers a new and interesting program:
--The “African World/Black History Seminar” explores the histories & cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, Brazil, Latin America, and Black America from 1l:00am to 12:30pm. The primary seminar leader is Dr. Blaine Hudson.
--The Seminar is followed by presentations on a broad range of topics, featuring guest presenters from 12:45pm to 2:00pm. The participants and presenters come from various racial/ethnic groups, education levels, and communities.
*****Directions: From Algonquin Parkway, go North on 35th Street. The cafeteria entrance is the recessed door in the BACK of the building. FRONT AND SIDE DOORS ARE LOCKED.*******
The Saturday Academy partners include Jefferson County Public Schools, University of Louisville Pan-African Studies Department, Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton, the Kentucky African American Heritage Center, and the Louisville Urban League. People seek expanded views of history and social problems. The need for knowledge of the Black and African world is becoming more, not less, important. In an era where perspectives on history are omitted, misrepresented or revised, the Saturday Academy serves as an enlightening alternative. Join us as we celebrate our 20th year of community outreach programming.
