Derby City Gaming & Hotel Makes Impactful $10,000 Donation to Roots 101 African American Museum
LOUISVILLE, KY., (April 04, 2024) – Derby City Gaming & Hotel (“DCG”) celebrated the start of Spring by generously donating $10,393 to local Louisville, Kentucky museum, Roots 101 African American Museum. The donation will directly support the non-profit museums various initiatives and mission to promote the understanding and inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions and experiences of African Americans. All donation funds were raised through DCG’s on property Donation Stations located throughout the facility where guests can donate their uncashed Tito tickets and spare change to support a designated charitable organization throughout the year.
Founded in 2020 by Louisville native Lamont Collins, the Roots 101 African American Museum is a space where visitors can see themselves in history, explore the African American story in its entirety, and gain a greater understanding of the achievements, cultural contributions, and experiences of the African American community. Lamont and the entire team at Roots 101 African American Museum strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that encourages learning, reflection and connection.
For more information about Roots 101 African American Museum visit: www.roots-101.org.
About Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Located approximately five miles from both the Louisville International Airport and the historic Churchill Downs Racetrack, Derby City Gaming & Hotel is a 228,000-square-foot regional gaming destination featuring over 1,300 state-of-the-art Historical Racing Machines with over 220 popular game themes. The entertainment venue also includes a 123-room hotel, dedicated smoking and gaming patio with over 260 games, a Race & Sports Book, along with locally-inspired food and beverage offerings including its signature Oliver’s Chophouse & Bourbon bar, spacious center bar, sports bar and two casual dining locations. www.hotel.derbycitygaming.com
About Roots 101 African American Museum
Founded by Lamont Collins in 2020, the Roots 101 African-American Museum is a place where visitors can see themselves in history, explore the African-American story in its entirety, and gain a greater understanding of the achievements, cultural contributions, and experiences of the African American community. The museum’s mission is to promote understanding & inspire appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans, using exhibits, programs, and activities to illustrate African-American history, culture, and art. www.roots-101.org
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Logan Spradlin
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Phone: (502) 638-3864
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