Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


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CANVAS with ACLU-KY on October 3

Join us Saturday, October 3 at Sunergos (306 W Woodlawn Ave) for our first Commonwealth Voter Campaign canvass launch! We will be knocking on doors to make sure Kentuckians have all of the information they need to get out to vote. Prior canvassing experience is not needed! Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. Sunergos Coffee (306 W Woodlawn Ave) Our goal is to knock on 1,800 doors by Election Day. We will be talking to our neighbors about issues that are important to us and the importance of considering those issues when going to the polls to vote. Each canvass will include a training at the beginning, so newcomers and seasoned canvassers are more than welcome! You will receive information on the meet-up location in the week leading up to each canvass.
Oct 03, 2026 | 10:00 AM (ET)
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2026 Maternal Health Luncheon

This fall, the ACLU of Kentucky and SisterSong will mark an important milestone: the 5th Annual Maternal Health Luncheon. The luncheon, taking place October 17, 2026, at the University Club at the University of Louisville, has become an important gathering place for people committed to improving reproductive health and maternal health across Kentucky. The Maternal Health Luncheon is where those principles become community. Much of advocacy happens in legislatures, courtrooms, and policy meetings. Once a year, this gathering deliberately shifts the focus. We listen to the people experiencing gaps in reproductive care. We learn from one another. We create space for people to see themselves not simply as observers of the movement, but as part of it. That connection matters, particularly now. Reproductive freedom does not exist separately from voting rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, economic opportunity, or religious liberty. The rights that shape our lives are connected, and protecting them requires a movement that understands those connections. We are grateful to KRCRC for helping make this fifth year gathering possible. Click Here to Register Now!
Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM (ET)
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CANVAS with ACLU-KY on October 24

Our goal is to knock on 1800 doors by Election Day. We will be talking to our neighbors about issues that are important to us and the importance of considering those issues when going to the polls to vote. Each canvass will include a training at the beginning, so newcomers and seasoned canvassers are more than welcome! You will receive information on the meet-up location in the week leading up to each canvass.
Oct 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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CANVAS with ACLU-KY on October 31

Our goal is to knock on 1800 doors by Election Day. We will be talking to our neighbors about issues that are important to us and the importance of considering those issues when going to the polls to vote. Each canvass will include a training at the beginning, so newcomers and seasoned canvassers are more than welcome! You will receive information on the meet-up location in the week leading up to each canvass.
Oct 31, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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The Carl L. Wedekind Bill of Rights Dinner

The Carl L. Wedekind Bill of Rights Dinner is an evening dedicated to celebrating the enduring fight for civil liberties and the people who make that work possible across Kentucky. At a time when so many fundamental rights are being challenged in courts, classrooms, communities, and legislatures, this gathering is both a celebration of progress and a recommitment to the work ahead. We are especially honored to welcome keynote speaker Deborah Archer, President of the National American Civil Liberties Union, a nationally recognized expert on civil rights, civil liberties, and racial justice. We hope you will join us for an inspiring evening of reflection, connection, and renewed commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of every Kentuckian.
Nov 05, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)

Past Events


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Maternal Health Mini Lobby Day (in-person)

Join us in Frankfort with SisterSong to talk to lawmakers about policies that will improve maternal and infant health in Kentucky.
Mar 22, 2022 | 10:30 AM
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Mini-Doc Feat. ACLU-KY's Marcus Jackson hosted by Independent Lens / PBS & Courier Journal

Join us for a virtual screening of 3 mini-documentaries produced by Independent Lens/PBS and Louisville Courier-Journal.
Feb 09, 2022 | 6:00 PM
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Let All Kids Play: Stopping Attacks on LGBTQ Children

Feb 02, 2022 | 6:00 PM
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Vigil in Honor of the Lives Lost at LMDC

5 people have recently died in Louisville's jail. Join the community to honor their lives and demand emergency action from Mayor Fischer, Metro Council, and elected judges and prosecutors.
Feb 01, 2022 | 6:00 PM
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Lobby to Stop Classroom Censorship (Virtual)

Join us for virtual meetings with lawmakers to share your opposition to legislation that would censor students and teachers.
Jan 27, 2022 | 10:30 AM
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Lobby to Protect Access to Abortion Care (In-Person)

Join us to meet with Kentucky lawmakers to discuss the importance of protecting access to abortion care.
Jan 25, 2022 | 10:30 AM
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Text Bank to Stop Classroom Censorship

The Kentucky General Assembly is in full swing. Help us reach out to Kentuckians asking them to urge their legislators to oppose bills that would ban students and teachers from discussing our country's real history.
Jan 05, 2022 | 6:00 PM
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2022 Legislative Preview and 2022 Priorities

Join us for a preview of our legislative priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
Dec 15, 2021 | 7:00 PM
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Volunteer Training

Our success in the Kentucky General Assembly depends on volunteers like you. Join us to learn about how you can get involved during the 2022 legislative session.
Dec 13, 2021 | 7:00 PM