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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,...

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...

Awardees pose for a photo with their awards at the Martin Luther King Center Legacy Luncheon & Awards ceremony in the Harris Ballroom at the Gatton Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff

UK MLK Center tells a ‘love story’ at Legacy Luncheon & Awards

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter February 8, 2023

UK’s Martin Luther King Center gathered for its second annual Legacy Luncheon & Awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 2.  According to UKNOW, the event was a part of “MLK Center Legacy Week,”...

NAACP Director of Community Service Terra Yarbrough listens to a member give a presentation during “The Hidden Figures Among Us” general body meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at Whitehall Classroom Building in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

NAACP discusses ‘hidden figures’ as part of Black History Month

Courtney Suber, Reporter February 8, 2023

UK’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People chapter (NAACP) had their second meeting of the 2023 Spring term on Tuesday, Feb 7.  The meeting was held in White Hall Classroom building...

Campus orgs celebrate Black History month with slate of events

Hannah Stanley February 8, 2021

University of Kentucky organizations will be hosting events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month for students and faculty to participate in. Events ranging from discussions,...

Protesters march down the sidewalk during a protest in response to the grand jury decision on the Breonna Taylor case on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Celebrating was never an option: things to keep in mind this February

Kayla Woodson February 5, 2021

Even after a year of protest against racial injustice, it’s important to recognize Black History Month.  I don’t think it would be far off to argue that if we as a country would’ve acknowledged...

Left to Right (starting at the top)Trace Williams-Director of Community Service and Public Relations CoordinatorChandler Frierson- PresidentChadwick George- Secretary and Outreach DirectorBria Northington- Membership CoordinatorJada Phillips- Public Relations CoordinatorJaida Hampton- Former Vice President who is currently studying at the capitol

NAACP celebrates unity and promotes civic engagement

Kamilah Williams February 25, 2019

Black History Month is about appreciating the ethnic values of the African American history. The UK National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, also known as the NAACP, has accomplished...

Assistant professor of counseling psychology Candice Crowell created #dearblackwomen to empower black women. Photo by Taylor Pence

UK professor creates hashtag to honor black women

Lee Mengistu February 25, 2016

Black History Month is a time to reflect on African-Americans stories accomplishments and inspiring stories.But Facebook and Twitter users may have noticed a different kind of hashtag celebrating black...

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