In this photo: Simmons College of Kentucky

In this photo: Monique McNair, Kayla Tolbert, Candace Tolbert

In this photo: Craig Greenberg (Democraqtic Candidate for Louisville Mayor), David James (President, Metro Council) and Barbara Sexton Smith (Trustee, Simmons College of Kentucky)

In this photo: Here comes the Marching Band from Simmons College of Kentucky

In this photo: Simmons College of Kentucky Marching Band

In this photo: Simmons College of Kentucky Marching Band under the leadership of Dr. Kevin O. Davenport

In this photo: Dr. Kevin O. Davenport (Chair, Department of Music, Director of College Bands)

In this photo: NBCA - National Baptist Convention of America, International Inc.

In this photo: Simmons College of Kentucky Women's Basketball Team

In this photo: Simmons College of Kentucky Women's Basketball Team

In this photo: Simmons College of Kentucky Men's Basketball Team

In this photo: Dr. Kevin O. Davenport (Chair, Department of Music, Director of College Bands)

In this photo: The program was presided over by Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. (Senior VP/COO, Simmons College of Kentucky)

In this photo: Opening prayer delivered by The Reverend S.C. Dixon (General Secretary, National Baptist Convention of America)

In this photo: Reverend S.C. Dixon (General Secretary, National Baptist Convention of America)

In this photo: Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. (Senior VP/COO, Simmons College of Kentucky)

In this photo: Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman

In this photo: Barbara Sexton Smith (Trustee, Simmons College of Kentucky) welcomed all the visitors

In this photo: Barbara Sexton Smith (Trustee, Simmons College of Kentucky)

In this photo: Dr. George Wright from the University of Kentucky provided some fascinating history about Simmons College of Kentucky

In this photo: Dr. George Wright

In this photo: Jonathan L. Jackson (Candidate, 1st Congressional District in Chicago) and the son of Reverend Jesse Jackson spoke to the attendees

In this photo: Jonathan L. Jackson

In this photo: Restored building named the Ida B Wells Hall

In this photo: Aaron Thompson

In this photo: Aaron Thompson (President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education)

In this photo: Aaron Thompson (President of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education)

In this photo: Kentucky's Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman

In this photo: Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman

In this photo: Jacqueline Coleman

In this photo: The original Louisville Central High School was dedicated in 1873. It was initially named the Central Colored School and started as a large elementary school.

In this photo: Dr. Kevin W. Cosby and Dr. Frank Smith, Jr.

In this photo: Dr. Kevin W. Cosby (President, Simmons College of Kentucky) with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman

In this photo: Dr. Kevin W. Cosby (President, Simmons College of Kentucky)

In this photo: Barnetta Cosby being recognized by her husband Dr Kevin Cosby for her strong support

In this photo: Dr. Kelly McCants (Executive Director, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute)

In this photo: Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr. (President, National Baptist Convention of America)

In this photo: Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr. (President, National Baptist Convention of America)

In this photo: Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr and Dr. Kevin W. Cosby

In this photo: Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr. presenting a check from the NBCA for Simmons College of Kentucky to Dr. Kevin W. Cosby

In this photo: Barnetta & Dr. Kevin Cosby with Dr. Frank Smith

In this photo: Original Louisville Central High School

In this photo: New location for Simmons College and NBCA

In this photo: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

In this photo: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony