Southern Black Girls Joy & Justice Tour

The Joy and Justice Tour is a free, festival-style event hosted by the Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium. It features live entertainment, food trucks, and nine dedicated activation zones focusing on STEM, economic empowerment, health, advocacy, beauty, and the arts.

Specific activities include:

• Interactive Activation Zones: Attendees can explore designated areas focused on Arts & Culture, Sports, STEM, Nutrition, and Economic Empowerment.

• The CROWN Experience: Partnered with Dove, this experience celebrates natural Black beauty, hair authenticity, and self-expression.

• Wellness & Advocacy: Activities include health resources, mindfulness and wellness practices, and discussions centered on voter registration and civic action.

• Live Entertainment & Connection: A celebratory space featuring sisterhood, live music, and community building where participants are encouraged to gather and celebrate on their own terms.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, August 8th

  
  

• Cost: Free OBY will register all participants)

  
  

• Event Location: Norton Healthcare sports and Learning Center

  3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40212

  
  

• Meeting Location: Northside Branch Public Library

  1733 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40505

  
  

• Departure Time: 9:00 AM

  
  

• Return Time: 6:00 PM

  
  

• Transportation will be provided by OBY to / from Louisville, KY from the meeting location - Northside Public Library

  
  

• OBY will provide Lunch & Refreshments

  
  

• Dress Attire: OBY Shirt, Comfortable pants/skirt/shorts and shoes - there will be a lot of walking. Also make sure your child is prepared to be in the sun. They may want to bring sunglasses, wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, cooling towel, fan, etc.