NAACP Louisville Branch

08/18/2026

Download the 1st Semiannual Report (January–June) found on our website. This report reflects the ongoing work, learning, and momentum of the Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA) initiative as it continues advancing a modern, community‑centered vision for public safety.

A Mission Rooted in Collaboration and Reform
ELEFA was formed with a clear and urgent purpose: to help police, civic, and community leaders work together to reinvent law enforcement in ways that are effective, respectful, restrained, and—above all—safe for both the public and the police.

This mission is grounded in real-world experience. ELEFA’s founding insights emerged from the extensive work supporting the City of New Orleans as it reformed its police department under a judicially imposed U.S. Department of Justice Consent Decree. Through that process, ELEFA’s leaders witnessed firsthand that meaningful, sustainable reform is possible when community voices, civic leadership, and law enforcement professionals come together with shared goals and mutual accountability.

08/18/2026

You are invited to the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) community meeting on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m.

At this meeting, Ted Smith, PhD, Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville, will lead the conversation on the Green Heart Project, a clinical trial by the University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute, to learn how trees can reduce air pollution and lower specific health risks.

Audrey Ernstberger, Staff Attorney and Lobbyist with the Kentucky Research Council, will provide updates on Perry Elementary. Arnita Gadson, Executive Director of WJCCTF, will share information on the upcoming Annual Environmental Justice Conference.

Please join the conversation virtually on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. Use the link below to access the meeting. More information is found on the website.

You are invited to the West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) community meeting on Tuesday, August 18, at 5:30 p.m. At this meeting, Ted Smith, PhD, Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville, will lead the conversation on the Green Heart Project, a clinical tr

08/13/2026

🌿 Women’s Health Town Hall: Mind and Body Balance – Women Being Proactive
Hosted by the NAACP Louisville Branch (WIN Committee)

Join us for an empowering day of conversation, connection, and wellness! The Women’s Health Town Hall brings together inspiring voices and practical insights to help women take charge of their health—mind, body, and spirit.

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Location: Blaine Hudson Middle School
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Presenters:
👉🏾Stacey Cohen
👉🏾Vivianne Griffiths
👉🏾Dr. Lucretia Davis
👉🏾Arnita Gadson

💬 Greetings from President Raymond Burse

RSVP by August 15, 2026, to Ms. Elizabeth Caples at [email protected] or call 502‑693‑6753.

✨ Empowering Women Through Knowledge, Wellness, and Community.

Call to Action:
Reserve your spot today and be part of a transformative conversation on women’s health and proactive living. Space is limited—secure your seat and join us in building a healthier, stronger community!

Women’s Health Town Hall: Mind and Body Balance – Women Being Proactive Join us for an empowering day of conversation, connection, and wellness! The Women’s Health Town Hall brings together inspiring voices and practical insights to help women take charge of their health—mind, body, and spir...

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07/28/2026

🌿 Environmental Health and Equity in Focus 🌿
The June 2026 issue of Louisville Medicine—published by the Greater Louisville Medical Society—features an important article, “Why Physician Education on Residential Air Toxics Matters.”

This piece, co-authored by Dr. Wayne Tuckson and colleagues from the University of Louisville and the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, explores how environmental exposures in our neighborhoods impact health outcomes and why physician education is key to addressing these disparities.

Supported by the NAACP Louisville Branch Grant, this research is helping bridge the gap between community health and medical practice—empowering clinicians to better understand and respond to environmental factors that shape patient well-being.

📖 Read the full article and learn more about this vital work in the June 2026 issue of Louisville Medicine. Together, we can advance health equity and create healthier communities for all.

NAACP, Kentucky State Conference

The June 2026 issue of Louisville Medicine , published by the Greater Louisville Medical Society (GLMS), shines a spotlight on groundbreaking work that connects environmental health, equity, and physician education.