Calendar check: A Taste of West Louisville, 502 Black Business Week, Juneteenth

June is here and the calendar is packed with significance— and lots of great food never hurt a soul, either.

At Louisville Business First, Michael L. Jones previews the return of “A Taste of West Louisville – The Resurgence,” coming to the Louisville Central Community Center (1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) on Sunday, June 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This year’s Taste will feature local chefs, caterers, and restaurants in West Louisville handing out food samples to highlight the diverse and delicious flavors to be found in the community.

Next on the docket is Louisville Juneteenth Festival. Here’s some background.

Nicole A. Taylor’s new cookbook, with recipes for Juneteenth and Black celebrations

Gege Reed has a detailed listing of Juneteenth events at the Louisville Courier Journal.

Here are 20+ events and ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Louisville

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a nationwide celebration to commemorate the emancipation from slavery. The federal holiday is celebrated each year on June...Read more