Kentucky State University alumnus and Frankfort native to direct Obama produced film

Kentucky State University alumnus and Frankfort native to direct Obama produced film

February 19, 2021

Kentucky State University alumnus and Frankfort native George C. Wolfe is adding to his storied career by directing “Rustin,” a Netflix film produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions.  “Rustin” will tell the story of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who organized the 1963 march on Washington.  Wolfe is currently garnering attention for his recent work as director for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” also a Ne...

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Former Kentucky State University interim president returns to the Hill

Former Kentucky State University interim president returns to the Hill

February 16, 2021

Former Kentucky State University interim president Dr. William H. Turner is back at the College on the Hill.  Turner served as interim president from 2002 to 2004 and as a distinguished visiting scholar for the Center for Research on the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED). Turner recently came back to the Hill to serve as interim director of CREED.  According to his website, Turner “is best-known for his ground-breaking...

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Kentucky State University project focuses on African-Americans in Appalachia

Kentucky State University project focuses on African-Americans in Appalachia

February 12, 2021

The Kentucky State University Center for Research in the Eradication of Educational Disparities (CREED) received and began implementation of a $20,000 grant from the 400 Years of African American History Commission. The grant will fund research and produce an educational tool to transmit knowledge of the history and roles played African-Americans in Kentucky’s Appalachian region, including challenges they faced and creative coping...

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Kentucky State University to host rescheduled 2021 Heritage Assembly

Kentucky State University to host rescheduled 2021 Heritage Assembly

February 12, 2021

Kentucky State University will look back at its past and celebrate its future Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. during its rescheduled Heritage Assembly. The initial event was rescheduled due to inclement weather. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting code 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226. Benjamin T. Jealous, president of People for the American Way (PFAW), will serve as the keynote speaker.  President M. Christopher Brown II not...

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