Ms. Russell's community activism has won her recognition from several organizations. Kim recently received the Nevada NOW Equality Award as she was recognized for her contributions to preserving women's history. Kim was also selected for the Role Model Award at the 14th Annual Rose Awards and she also serves on the board of the Screen Actors Guild Nevada Conservatory and the Nevada Federation of Business and Professional Women. Kim Russell is excited about the opportunity to develop full scale International House of Blues Foundation programming in Las Vegas. It has served thousands of school age children.
Foundation programs aim to bring music and art to schoolchildren.
Programs explore the history of the blues music and folk art and teach the vast and powerful influence of the blues on contemporary music and culture. The programs build respect and appreciation for diversity and highlight African American Contributions to our culture. These special programs and activities provide opportunities for students to experience art and music and explore their own unique creativity. House of Blues lends its venues across the country for use in the Foundation's Blues Schoolhouse program. Three days a week the House of Blues is transformed into the Blues Schoolhouse, a unique multimedia classroom and museum where students and teachers experience the music, art, literature and history of the blues and enjoy the opportunity to interact with musicians and artists.