Sherlene M. Shanklin
WHAS11 News
Louisville, KY, United States
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The 411 | DCorey Johnson previews new music video, back to school events
The Bates Memorial Elementary student wowed with his rendition of the National Anthem and now his new song, “I Wanna Go Back To School” is ready to go. → Read More
JCPS student who went viral with National Anthem rendition wants to go 'Back to School' on new song
WHAS11’s Sherlene Shanklin first introduced Kentuckiana to D’Corey Johnson in April and since then, he’s received national attention for his amazing voice. → Read More
'Go make Louisville better': Adria Johnson becomes first Black president of Metro United Way
The Louisville native and Seneca grad will take over Aug. 1. → Read More
Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph’s family reflects on her legacy
With the Summer Olympics just weeks away, we're looking back at an athlete that changed track and field in the 60s. → Read More
Transitional home for female veterans dealing with PTSD, trauma to open near Lexington
Lady Veterans Connect will open transitional housing for women veterans who have experienced PTSD or any other trauma. → Read More
The Greatest of All Time: Remembering Muhammad Ali on the fifth anniversary of his death
Ali's caregiver shares fond memories of the champ. → Read More
Meet the ESL teacher who helps students transition into JCPS school instruction
Huanmei Wang was born in China and serves as an ESL teacher at Camp Taylor Elementary. → Read More
Meet the Nima Kulkarni, the first Indian American elected to Kentucky Legislature
After graduating from Atherton High School and the University of Louisville, Kulkarni left to attend law school in D.C. — but her time in Kentucky wasn't over yet. → Read More
Bilal Powell working to build the community one home at a time
Former Cardinal and NFL star Bilal Powell is hoping to build relationships and homes in Louisville. → Read More
JCPS elementary student's jaw-dropping rendition of the National Anthem goes viral
DCorey Johnson, a third-grade student at Bates Elementary in Louisville, shares his amazing singing talent every day after the morning announcements. → Read More
Louisville business owner works to diversify construction projects
Love for his community and seeing others reach their ultimate potential is job one for a Louisville man who's on a mission to diversify construction projects, jobs. → Read More
Louisville native hopes to make city a "beacon of equity"
Kendall Boyd became the city's chief equity officer in 2020 — the same week Breonna Taylor was shot by Louisville police. → Read More
Stressful Kentucky legislature sparks emotion from Louisville Rep. Pamela Stevenson
Stevenson chose to speak after listening to Rep. Fugate (R-84) during a debate over the partial ban on no-knock search warrants. → Read More
'Black Heritage in Racing' exhibit to spotlight untold stories of Black horsemen
When fans and tourists visit the Derby Museum, they'll get to tour a new exhibit recognizing the history of Black horsemen. → Read More
Louisville native Laura Douglas serves as Muhammad Ali Center's first Black female president
As the immediate past board chair, Douglas came out of retirement to take on the role, hoping to reopen the Muhammad Ali Center's doors during her tenure. → Read More
Vaccine clinic opens at Little Flock Missionary Baptist Church
The church faced obstacles and is now turning them in opportunities to assist the community. → Read More
Louis Coleman's social justice legacy in Louisville
Whether it was in the pulpit or in the streets of Louisville with a bullhorn, Reverend Coleman pushed for change and equality. → Read More
Louisville's Smoketown has more than a century of history with African Americans
Did you know that in the 1850s residents were of German descent but changed due to the arrival of thousands of freed slaves? → Read More
What is 'Day Law,' what does it mean in Kentucky history?
‘Separate but Equal’ was the concept behind the Day Law in Kentucky. The bill prohibited Blacks and whites from attending the same school until the mid 20th century. → Read More
The rich history of the 'Louisville Defender'
The Louisville Defender was one of three newspapers in the 1900s that covered issues that affected African Americans in Louisville. → Read More