Envision Equity February 2019 Special Black History Month Edition

Finish The Statement
If I could spend one day in Harlem, New York during the
Harlem Renaissance, I would...
“Start the day with a plate of chicken and waffles (the dish
originated in Harlem), spend the day walking around soaking up
the art, culture and camaraderie, then end the day at the Cotton
Club enjoying the best of the best of Jazz.”
Ben Johnson, CPRP
Assistant Director, Recreation
Louisville Parks and Recreation
“If I could spend one day in Harlem New York during the
Harlem Renaissance, I would speak with community leaders &
owners of black businesses to learn how community campaigns
during that time promoted the concept of the 'Double Duty
Dollar' and encouraged residents to shop in black
establishments. Then I would visit the Cotton Club! Hopefully,
Duke Ellington would be performing!”
Sam Johnson
Director of Youth Development and Education
Louisville Urban League, Inc.
“If I could spend one day in Harlem New York during the
Harlem Renaissance, I would meet up with Zora Neal
Hurston and talk about her writings.”
Kellie Watson
Chief Equity Officer
at Louisville Metro Government