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VIDEO: Martin Luther King Center hosts A Night at the Apollo: Student Talent Showcase

Olivia White, Broadcaster March 3, 2025

To conclude Black History Month, the MLK Center hosted a showcase to represent Black history and culture. The event featured student performances in song, dance and poetry.

VIDEO: Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center celebrates jazz music, history and community

Gavin Breunig, Broadcaster March 3, 2025

Every Thursday from Jan. 9 until March 13 the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center will be hosting a show as part of their Winter Jazz, Blues and Soul Series. Come behind the scenes and see what the...

An ancestral spirit portrait tapestry hangs on a wall at the “I Was Here” project's art installation opening at the Old Fayette County Court House in Lexington, Kentucky, on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Photo by Hannah Piedad | Staff

‘Black history is America’s history,’ ‘I Was Here’ project opens art installation at Lexington’s Historic Courthouse

Hannah Piedad, Staff Reporter February 21, 2025

The “I Was Here” project showcased the historical impact of African American people during its art installation at the Old Fayette County Court House.  Opening to the public on Thursday, Feb. 20...

VIDEO: Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate hosts Black History Month tours

Delaney Wells, Broadcaster February 21, 2025

“When Reason Sleeps, Brutality Walks Free” is the title of the Black History Month tour hosted by Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate. The tour dives into the history of those who were enslaved at the estate...

Guests listen during the When Reason Sleeps, Brutality Walks Free tour on Monday, Feb.17, 2025 at Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate in Lexington, Kentucky. Sydney Yonker | Staff

Henry Clay Memorial Foundation’s Black History Month tour ‘When reason sleeps, brutality walks free’

Monserrat Moctezuma Perez, Reporter February 20, 2025

Black History Month is a month designated to remembering and celebrating Black history and culture, and for the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation that means sharing the stories of those enslaved. On Monday,...

VIDEO: Black Art Gala hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi showcases community talent.

Isabella Lindsey, Broadcaster February 19, 2025

The Black Art Gala, hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi in celebration of Black History Month showcased diverse artistic expressions, including dance, music, poetry and visual art. The event aimed to highlight the...

VIDEO: Celebrating Black History Month through music

Chloe Bradley, Broadcaster February 14, 2025

The Coffee House Jazz & Poetry Night honored Black History Month through its celebration of jazz music and its history. The Ron Jones Quartet performed a variety of songs and discussed the history...

Students prepare collard greens at a Cooking Up Community event on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at The 90 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

PHOTOS: Behind the scenes of ‘Cooking Up Community’

Isabella Sepahban, Photojournalist February 25, 2024

“Cooking Up Community: Celebrating Black History Month 2024,” a culinary event, was hosted on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, to provide UK students a unique opportunity to foster discussions, cook, build...

Students prepare ingredients for sweet potato casserole at a Cooking Up Community event on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at The 90 at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabella Sepahban | Staff

UK students reflect on history with ‘Cooking Up Community’

Adah Hufana and Hannah Stanley February 25, 2024

University of Kentucky organizations united in February to host a series of events to honor Black History Month, Assistant Dean for Diversity in the College of Agriculture, Dr. Kendriana Price, said. As...

‘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...

Students visit the Tina Braids booth at the Natural Hair Care Expo on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

Healthy hair, healthy mind

Nia Chancellor, Reporter February 20, 2023

The University of Kentucky Collegiate Curls and Student Activities Board (SAB) give students with textured hair the care and attention they need. The phrase “Feeling good in your skin” was brought...

Capilouto announces importance of Black History Month and alumni

Capilouto announces importance of Black History Month and alumni

Casey Sebastiano, Reporter February 9, 2023

UK President Eli Capilouto discussed the importance of Black History Month and the significant role of UK’s Black alumni in an email sent to the campus community earlier this morning.  In the email,...

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