Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating impact of notable KY African Americans during Black History Month
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Black History Month, in February, always encourages me to search for notable African American good…
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center announces slate of events for Black History Month
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has announced its schedule of Black History Month programming that includes two music performances,…
NKY Chamber, NKU to partner for Black Employer Showcase and Talents event Feb. 13
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), is partnering with Northern Kentucky University’s Office of African American Student Initiatives…
Holmes Middle School brings local history to life in celebration of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Holmes Middle School has organized an event where students will learn about a significant…
Kenton County Public Library Covington celebrates Black History Month with Read-In, Vendor Fair Sat.
In honor of Black History Month, the Kenton County Public Library’s Covington branch is hosting a Black Owned Vendor Fair…
NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘n Issues honors Black History Month with program on workplace equity Feb. 20
The Northern Kentucky Chamber’s Eggs ‘n Issues will honor Black History Month with a special program “Developing a Workplace of…
Kentucky marks official recognition of Black History Month Thursday at State Capitol
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s official observation of Black History Month took place Thursday in the State Capitol Rotunda….
Constance Alexander: Celebrating the life and work of 20th-century artist and Mayfield native Ellis Wilson
Famed twentieth Century African American artist, Ellis Wilson, claimed to be glad to have grown up in Mayfield “as long…
Daniel Brunner: The health disparity of heart disease among Black Kyians should be a priority all year long
In February, we commemorate both American Heart Month and Black History Month, which presents an opportunity for us to raise…
Examining the impact of cultural myths on Black people’s pain management in health care
By Dr. R. Kip Guy University of Kentucky To honor Black History Month in 2023, I decided to spend some…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at this week’s news — Black History, Brady, Thin Blue Line, Green Comet
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
‘Hilary Banks’ of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Karyn Parsons) to speak at NKU during Black History Month
Karyn Parsons, best known for playing Hilary Banks in the hit television comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will give…
Constance Alexander: Wilkinson’s “Perfect Black” invites readers on a journey through many terrains
The title of the first poem in Crystal Wilkinson’s book, Perfect Black, is “Terrain.” On the facing page is the…
With Black History Month underway, late Col. Charles Young, a KY native, promoted to Brigadier General
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Kentucky begins its observance of Black History Month, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the U.S….
‘Miss Bennie’ gets her day: Social justice advocate honored for her service to Covington residents
Back in the day, the woman known simply as Miss Bennie was a thorn in the side of the City….
Behringer-Crawford Museum kicks off baseball season Saturday with Negro League exhibit
After a short winter break for housecleaning and reorganization, Behringer-Crawford Museum welcomes guests back at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February…
Billy Reed: Black History Month perfect time to remember 1963 state boys’ basketball tournament
Black History Month is the perfect time to remember the 1963 Kentucky Boys’ State High School Basketball Tournament because that’s…
As Black History Month unfolds, Covington’s Commission finds itself more diverse than ever
EDITOR’S NOTE: To be African-American and elected to City office in Northern Kentucky is rare. To be African-American and serve…
Billy Reed: Covington’s Tom Thacker earned his place in basketball history; UC was just the beginning
In the late 1950s, a lot of young black athletes in and around Cincinnati were excited by the exploits of…
Aaron Thompson: Black History Month is urgent reminder to close Kentucky’s achievement gaps
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month because of the efforts of a Berea College graduate, Carter G. Woodson. Woodson…
Kentucky by Heart: George Wright grew up poor but he listened when his mother said ‘no excuses’
By Steve Flairty KyForward Columnist When George Wright was growing up in poverty in Lexington over 50 years ago, he…
This week at the Capitol: Honoring Charles Young during Black History Month, bills that advanced
By Robert Weber Legislative Research Commission Highlights of the legislative week typically occur in the historic Senate and House chambers,…
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