Kentucky Black lawmakers’ program reflects on Black history and the need to still teach it

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 641

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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FRANKFORT — Speakers reflected on the past, looked to the future and urged courage in the present during the annual Black History Celebration presented by the Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus.

Keynote speaker, educator and researcher Roger Cleveland encouraged the crowd at the Kentucky History Center Tuesday to commit to building a future that is inclusive to all while meeting the current “uncertain times” with courage.

Black History Month is a reminder that progress is …

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