In this video, Owensboro Human Relations Commission Interim Executive Director Jaklyn-Mahree Hill explains the work of the commission to make our city a more just and inclusive place.
Found Records
Learning & Connecting
Cultural exhibits, community organizations, a multicultural scavenger hunt, and a short documentary about some of our most resilient neighbors.
AAUW
AAUW-Owensboro is a branch of the national organization American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls. Since our founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions on the fundamental issues of the day — educational, social, economic, and political.
Japanese Culture
This online exhibit on Japanese culture was provided by Owensboro's Seiko Koike.
Our Communities: Myanmar (Burma)
This short documentary from Rodney Newton highlights the experiences of Owensboro's refugee community from Myanmar. As you watch, imagine being displaced from your home and how it would be to suddenly find yourself living in a place like Owensboro. What challenges would you face? How might we be a community that is more welcoming for people like these?
Meet Festival Founder Winny Lin
In 1998, Winny Lin, a member of First Presbyterian Church had an idea for a way to celebrate diversity in Owensboro. Listen to her story.
A Cross-Cultural Friendship
Beverly Johnson's life changed when she developed a friendship with a new neighbor who was from Japan. Watch the video to hear Beverly's story.
Daviess County Audubon Society – Bird Call Quiz
Test your knowledge of birds and their calls with a video quiz from the Daviess County Audubon Society. Play the Quiz video to see 10 birds, listen to their distinct sounds, and write down your guesses. Then watch the Answers video to see how you did. How many bird calls did you know?
Virtual Trip Around the World
Our virtual trip around the world is an online learning experience for kids of all ages.