Sept. 13, 2004

The National Champion University of Louisville Cheerleaders and Ladybirds will peform at a free concert by Nappy Roots, a Grammy Award nominated rap/hip-hop group whose members hail from Kentucky, on Thursday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Louisville's Waterfront Park.

The Nappy Roots Day Concert, presented by the 100 Black Men of Louisville, will also feature Chief Robert White as well as performances by the U of L Cheerleaders and Ladybirds, Verdict Entertainment and Digital Black

Nappy Roots will speak at various schools about the importance of education throughout the city on September 15. "We have worked with Nappy Roots before during our Derby Youth Forum and the students went wild," said Max Maxwell, President of 100 Black Men. "This is a very positive group of young men, who continue to give back to their community. They are all members of 100 Black Men of Louisville and are giving back to the city that has given so much to them."

The group also is also encouraging their fans to vote. Voter Registration will be available at the event in conjunction with Collegiate 100 of Louisville. Seating for the event begins at 6:00 p.m. Attendees for the event will be able to purchase concert merchandise, food and drink from vendors located throughout the venue.

The event is sponsored by Quality Entertainment Group, 100 Black Men of Louisville, Verdict Entertainment, Nextel, University of Louisville Student Government Association, Kentucky Colonels, Collegiate 100 Niche Marketingand Bridgeman Foods.