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aplatonic 3

Kentucky African American Encyclopedia Proposal - 0 views

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african american encyclopedia

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  •   Throughout the state’s history Kentuckians of African descent have made notable contributions to all aspects of life. They have served in the military, constructed buildings, organized hospitals, established businesses, erected churches, formed benevolent societies, participated in athletic events, shaped the cultural landscape, entertained audiences, educated masses of school children, held political offices, and fought for respect and equality. Kentucky African American history is as diverse as the state.
  • In 1970, the Kentucky Commission for Human Rights published Kentucky’s Black Heritage
  •   In 1982, Alice Dunnigan published lengthy popular history The Fascinating Story of Black Kentuckians
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  • In 1992, the Kentucky Historical Society published the well-received two volumes History of Blacks in Kentucky authored by Marion Lucas and George Wright. 
robert michael

Eleanor Jordan/ kentucky historical society database for kentucky civil rights oral his... - 0 views

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civil rights movement Eleanor Jordan kentucky women

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  • robert michael on 01 Nov 10
     
    Here is an excerpt from the khs catalog Eleanor Jordan Collection Name: The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Interview Date: 2/3/1999 Synopsis: Jordan tells of her developing awareness of civil inequalities as a young woman and memories of segregation at Louisville amusement parks, retail stores, and movies. She also remembers people involved in the civil rights activity related to schools and housing. She attributes her developing black consciousness and pride to her mother and to some school teachers who introduced her to American History and Black History.
Claire Johns

Notable Kentucky African Americans - Colored Notes in Kentucky Newspapers - 0 views

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Kentucky history segregation

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    Colored Notes (Kentucky) 
Claire Johns

Kentucky: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights - Hall of Fame 2001 - 0 views

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Kentucky women history civil rights

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  • Claire Johns on 09 Dec 10
     
    From here you can find many people who have been inducted into the Kentucky Hall of Fame. This is Dr. Marlatt, who helped start the Lexington chapter of CORE. 
aplatonic 3

Commentary on life in Kentucky - Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News - 0 views

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commentary life kentucky lane report

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    Gov. Martha Layne Collins "She not only turned out to be a strong governor but also was a real mentor to the many young women who saw her as a role model and are now today in public service. I count myself among them."
tiger lily

Women of Kentucky - 0 views

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women Kentucky

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  • tiger lily on 17 Sep 10
     
    This site has the lists of a large number of influential woman from Kentucky. They are listed according to their field and includes a short biography for each of them. The website focuses on woman who did significant public services for the state of Kentucky. There are not clear citations for all the information that has been gathered to make the website
Big Bird

Dr. Mary Britton: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights - Great Black Kentuckians - 1 views

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Women's Improvement Club anti-lynching women's rights history segregation Kentucky

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  • Big Bird on 15 Sep 10
     
    This is the State agency website celebrating great human rights activists. This page in particular celebrates Dr. Mary Britton, a prominent woman not only in civil rights, but also medicine and anti-lynching and segregation laws. She was the first female African American physician in Lexington and was a powerful influence for the State of Kentucky. She was active in the Woman's Improvement Club.
shaun cooper

Kentucky Women Remembered - 4 views

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Kentucky Women History

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  • shaun cooper on 07 Oct 10
     
    This is a list from states web site. This is a document thats serves as part time line and also gives a list of women in Kentucky that have made a lasting impression. This does not go into great detail but can help as a quick reference. I have used this to get more of a geographic understanding of events by county.
  • One Ton on 12 Oct 10
     
    Pretty useful site based on standout women from Kentucky. Gives a quick bio and their accompishments. Very easy to use and understand basic information.
Wildcat Big Blue

Kentucky Oral History collection - 1 views

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Kentucky Oral Horse History

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  • Wildcat Big Blue on 06 Oct 10
     
    Listened to the stroy of Joseph "Butch" Murrell. It was done by Kim Lady Smith for the Horse Industry in Kentucky Oral History Project. This will help with your orall project. Checkout the Kentucky Virtual Library it has some good stuff.
aplatonic 3

Kentucky Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. - 0 views

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women club business and professional

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  • The Kentucky Federation of Business and Professional Women is a state federation that promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.
  • KFBPW is a powerful network of workingwomen seeking to advance their career goals, earn higher salaries, build stronger business, achieve pay equity and equal opportunities, and establish rewarding careers.
  • As all women gain earning power and spending power, they are reshaping U.S. consumer trends.
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  • When you join the Kentucky Federation, you become a part of an association that is dedicated to meeting the needs unique to workingwomen!
  • Membership is open to all women and men who want to help further the Kentucky Federation’s commitment to helping women in the workplace.
Jamsasha Pierce

Notable Kentucky African Americans - - 4 views

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  • She was one of the first African American woman from Kentucky to enlist during World War II, the first to become an officer, and the first African American WAC over an all-white regiment. Clarke led the protest that desegregated the Douglas Army Airfield theater.
  • Jamsasha Pierce on 29 Sep 10
     
    Here's a compilation of many different resources on Kentucky woment during World War II. Needs exploring by the class very interesting.
  • Syle Khaw on 29 Sep 10
     
    Thank you for this website! I find it very interesting to read about because I am joining the military. It is very informative and like you said interesting to read about!
  • charlie v on 30 Sep 10
     
    This site provides a ton of information regarding the tough road most African Americans had to take in order to be treated with dignity and respect in the military, espically women.
aplatonic 3

This Months Issue - KentuckyLiving Magazine - Kentucky Living - 0 views

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living magazine kentucky

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  • According to the last known history of the Kentucky Female Orphan School, written by Harry Giovannoli and published in 1930: “…for a long period prior to 1850, when a well-planned common school system was inaugurated, and in fact for many years afterward in remote sections of the State, thousands of children capable of becoming part and parcel of the bone and sinew of the Commonwealth were denied the poorest educational advantages.”
  • Females were routinely excluded and orphan girls had virtually no hope of breaking through the social barriers until the arrival of Lewis Letig Pinkerton—“the young physician, evangelist, and educator, who had surrendered promises of a brilliant professional career in another State to come to Kentucky…to preach the unsearchable blessings of the gospel to rich and poor alike.”
  • Rev. Pinkerton, minister at Midway’s first Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), dared to dream a dream of reaching out to female orphans to prepare them mainly for careers as teachers, heretofore underpaid and all too often poorly prepared. Rev. Pinkerton and other residents of the little town of Midway and Woodford County successfully waged the campaign to raise the initial funds to meet a challenge that would inspire others for the next 157 years.
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  • There’s a tradition at graduation, which connects the generations. Candles are lit and floated along Lee Branch, the little stream at the foot of Mount Hope. All those whose candles remain lighted and pass beneath the little bridge on the Pathway to Opportunity will have their wishes granted.The symbolism is important, but the reality lies in hard work, inspired administration, and a Commonwealth that understands true value.The Midway College tradition is as bright as a lighted candle for all those who strive for excellence, fountain for larger streams.
Jamsasha Pierce

Kentucky Chautauqua, Mary Owens, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Boone, Kentucky History - Ky H... - 0 views

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  • Haley Bowlng McCoy
    201 Shannon Ct.
    Lexington, KY 40511

    Home Phone: (606) 627-1842
    Email: haleysmccoy@gmail.com

    Anna Mac Clarke

    Military Pioneer
    1919—1944

    Anna Mac Clarke didn't put up with second-class treatment from anybody, including the U.S. Army. A native of Lawrenceburg, Clarke graduated from Kentucky State College in 1941. Rejecting domestic work—the only job a black college graduate could get in Lawrenceburg in those days—she left Kentucky to work at a Girl Scout Camp in New York state.

    After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Clarke volunteered for the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (renamed Women's Army Corps in 1943). During officer's training in Iowa, she led the successful opposition to a proposal to segregate black soldiers into their own regiment. At Douglas Army Airfield in Arizona, Lieutenant Clarke made history when she became the first black WAC officer to command a white unit. And she made national news after her protest against segregated seating in the base theater convinced the commanding officer to ban segregation on the base. Just a few weeks later, Clarke died of complications from a ruptured appendix. She was 24.
Randolph Hollingsworth

KY Grade School Posters on Civil Rights Contest Winners - Kentucky Commission on Human ... - 0 views

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civil rights Kentucky posters K-12

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  • Randolph Hollingsworth on 16 Nov 10
     
    How many of these posters by our KY grade school children attributed civil rights efforts to Kentucky women?
Randolph Hollingsworth

Pictorial Directory of the Kentucky Association of Colored Women [1945] - 0 views

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Lucy Harth Smith Kentucky Association of Colored Women Kentucky women clubwomen respectability African-American digital

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  • Randolph Hollingsworth on 04 Nov 10
     
    This directory was compiled and edited by Lucy Harth Smith - see Measha's research journal entry on her at http://www.kywcrh.org/archives/650 - it would be FANTASTIC if we could get some of these women's pictures used on the KYwCRh.org website! Anyone want to work with Reinette to pick out which pictures need to be digitized?!
Randolph Hollingsworth

City Directories 1806-Present | Lexington, Kentucky - 1 views

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Lexington history Kentucky directories city

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  • Randolph Hollingsworth on 08 Nov 10
     
    Go to the Kentucky Room of the Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library (on Main Street) to find these City Directories. Some really interesting information to find there!
  • Big Bird on 10 Nov 10
     
    Great post. I have found some material that I might be able to use just from clicking this link
Randolph Hollingsworth

Rep. John Yarmuth, "In Recognition of Senator Georgia Powers' Service to Kentucky and t... - 1 views

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Kentucky women Georgia Davis Powers

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  • Today, in Louisville, a major thoroughfare will be named in honor of Senator Georgia Davis Powers.
  • Randolph Hollingsworth on 30 Nov 10
     
    SPEECH OF HON. JOHN A. YARMUTH OF KENTUCKY IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010 celebrating Senator Powers' expressway in Louisville
Randolph Hollingsworth

African American Schools in Lexington and Fayette County, KY - Notable Kentucky African... - 0 views

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kentucky schools lexington fayette county

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    List of schools
aplatonic 3

She broke a race barrier | Education | Kentucky.com - 0 views

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kentucky women segregation school education

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  • described her experiences as the first black student to ever attend a white school in Lexington, and the price her family paid for helping to break the color barrier in 1955.
  • Helen Caise Wade
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