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Our Mission
To eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.

Our Vision
A Commonwealth united against discrimination. A Commonwealth united for equality.

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The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
enforces the Kentucky Civil Rights Act

and the U.S. Civil Rights Act.

These laws make discrimination illegal.

 

 The Commission works to end discrimination

and promote equality for everyone.

 

February is U.S. and Kentucky

African American History Month 

 

Learn more about Kentucky African American History:

Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame

 

Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians

 

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2012 Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame
Nomination Form

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The public is invited to the Kentucky Legislative Black Caucus Black History Month Recognition on Feb. 8 in the State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights will participate in the event by unveiling three new posters in its Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians. Join us for this free special event at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Read the details here: //migration.kentucky.gov/newsroom/kchr/Gallery+of+Great+Black+Kentuckians+in+Feb+2012.htm

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Kentucky Education Television (KET) Presents "10 Years Later: Kentucky Beyond the Color Line"

Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Executive Director John J. Johnson is one of the people featured in the production that discusses current civil rights issues in light of state history and 10 years after the airing of KET "Living the Story," a program about the history of civil rights in Kentucky. 

See a preview of the "10 Years Later: Kentucky Behond the Color Line" here: http://youtu.be/gFoikMh8BJM

Visit www.ket.org for more information.

Upcoming Airdates:

Wednesday, February 8 at 3:00 pm EST

KET: Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 pm EST

KETKY: Sunday, February 19 at 7:00 pm EST

KETKY: Tuesday, February 21 at 9:00 pm EST

KETKY: Thursday, March 8 at 3:00 pm EST

KETKY: Wednesday, March 28 at 9:00 pm EST

 

Past Airdates:

KETKY: Tuesday, January 24 at 10:00 am EST

KETKY: Wednesday, January 18 at 11:00 am EST

KETKY: Wednesday, January 18 at 5:00 am EST

KET: Wednesday, January 18 at 3:00 am EST

KETKY: Tuesday, January 17 at 6:00 pm EST   


 

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50 Years in the Journey of Civil Rights: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Timeline

 

End Discrimination? Yes! Sharing knowledge is the key.

 
Commission Executive Director
 


    In the photo, Executive Director John Johnson stands with the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Sculpture in Washington D.C.

  

Last Updated 2/8/2012
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