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Hip-hop artist, social activist Devine Carama examines the power of words at Poetry Month Convocation
FRANKFORT — Hip-hop artist and social activist Devine Carama visited Kentucky State University (KSU) to share his knowledge on the power of words as part of the Poetry Month Convocation on April 20 in Bradford Hall Auditorium. Carama’s thoughtful poetry and oftentimes funny, personal stories capped off KSU’s convocation series. Born Richard Spaulding, Devine Carama has worked with and opened up for artists such as Nappy Root...
Chicago Trinity United Church of Christ's Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III to speak at KSU's Commencement
FRANKFORT — Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III will be the speaker at Kentucky State University’s 128th Commencement. This year’s commencement will be held at 9 a.m. on May 13 at the Frankfort Convention Center. Dr. Moss is Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Ill., and has built his ministry on community advancement and social justice activism. For the last two decades, he has been practicing and preaching a black...
KSU success coach writes cookbook to benefit families with autistic children
Kentucky State University (KSU) success coach Sophia Lynn Rucker has not only written a cookbook to help families create quick meals but also to help children with autism. The Lawrenceburg native decided to write her third book, “Sophia to Ophelia: Meals in Flight but Keeping it Lite,” after being inspired by her niece, Ophelia, who is autistic. Seeing her niece and other autistic children struggle at meal times, she decided to co...
Whitney Young Center Global Leadership met with international delegation
On April 6, 2017, Whitney Young Center Global Leadership (WYC) had the opportunity to host leaders in higher education from seven different South and Central American countries. Guests included Ms. Daniela Liley Lopez of Argentina; Mr. Cristhian Fabian Uriona Herrera of Bolivia; Mr. Jaime Alejandro Contreras Do Carmo of Ecuador; Ms. Natelee Noreyda Forbes Gordon & Mr. Mauricio Alberto Moreno Escobar both of Honduras; Ms. Orfelinda...