KDF

The Kentucky Derby Festival launched the Derby Equity & Community Initiative in May 2021 with support from Churchill Downs and Humana, Inc. This partnership is a combined effort and aims to incorporate equitable programming into the Derby season with the intention of directing economic impact and ensuring a sense of belonging to Louisville communities that have encountered a lack of access to those opportunities and the spirit of Derby season... The phased multi-year initiative will build upon Kentucky Derby Festival's mission to provide creative and unique entertainment and community service for the people of Greater Louisville that directly contributes to the aesthetic, cultural, educational, charitable, and economic development of the area. The Initiative vows to support, restore, and create Derby traditions that invite diverse participation through economically impactful programs with a focus on educational elements and multi-generational programming... To achieve these goals, we..

Primary location: Louisville United States