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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

‘To highlight BHM for 28 days does not do us justice.’ Campus reflects on Black History Month

LaNasia Mason, Reporter March 6, 2023

Black students, staff and faculty at the University of Kentucky spent the entire month of February celebrating their community.  Recognized by the U.S. as Black History Month since 1976, February commemorates...

UK Theatre presented “Blood at the Root” on Feb. 23-26, 2023, at Briggs Theatre at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UK Photo

‘Blood at the Root’ play explores race, sexuality and justice

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor March 6, 2023

Going to see “Blood at the Root” by Dominique Morisseau in Briggs Theatre took me straight into the heat of the Deep South with how humid it was there. On Sunday, Feb. 26, the tiny theater was packed....

Lexington mayor Linda Gorton, left, and Kentucky governor Andy Beshear march in the MLK Freedom March on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Kentucky public figures reflect on Black History Month

Nate Lucas, Reporter February 9, 2023

February is nationally recognized as Black History Month. Public officials across Kentucky have issued statements, highlighting notable members of the Black community and introducing new initiatives for...

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