President James Announces Historic Louisville's City Hall Clock Will Shine Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Press release from the City of Louisville:

October 27, 2020

Louisville – President David James (D-6) has announced the Historic City Hall Clock is shining pink in as reminder of the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

“Let the clock tower remind all of us of a deadly disease that too often takes the lives of ones we love,” says President James. “The Metro Council encourages every woman to help in the fight against this disease with a mammogram and regular checkups.”

October has been designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 3,800 new breast cancer diagnosis and 630 deaths in Kentucky this year.

According to Erma Rice, creator of Sista Strut, this local event brings awareness to the fact that African American women are less likely to be diagnosed before age 40 and have a higher mortality rate.

Over the years, the City Hall Clock has changed colors to highlight the holiday season, the fight against COVID 19 and moments of solidarity with other cities and countries in times of tragedy.

To learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to find out the many services available, click here. Or go to, the American Cancer Society, click here.

This press release was produced by the City of Louisville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.