Panel Discussion

On Friday, April 18th 2025 CeLOUbrate Print kicked off with a lively panel discussion on the liberatory potential of local press between leaders and historians of Louisville’s historic news outlets. Moderated by Dr. Mark Mattes (UofL English & Hot Brown Press), the group included Aukram Burton (The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage), Jose Neil Donis (alDía en América), Spencer Jenkins (Queer Kentucky), and Mary Johnson (The Disability Rag).


The discussion was well attended and the attendees listened closely as the panel of industry professionals discussed the history, impact, and future of print media.


Keeping the event accessible to all was live Spanish-language translation from Raimundo Cabrera and ASL interpretation from Language in Motion.




Thanks to everyone who participated, attended, and sponsored!
