Even at four-years-old, children are reviewing how they belong and how they fit into their environment.

Why do people stare at Phillip? What are they thinking and feeling when they stare?

Louisville opened my eyes to the world of African American joys and sorrows. Our journey toward truth, justice and belonging continues to this day.

One of the most memorable experiences from my time at the University of Louisville happened because I was always involved in numerous multicultural projects. Our university president had been in the middle of a dialogue with Mohammad and Lonnie Ali about their proposed Mohammad Ali Center for Humanity and Justice along with how the university could support its mission.