Black History Archives

Hopkinsville nonprofit looks to renovate century-old school building into community center

by Zacharie Lamb
March 24, 2025

Men 2 Be acquired the shuttered structure from the Crispus Attucks Community Association last year.

Historical marker, mural honor Kappa Alpha Psi co-founder Elder Watson Diggs

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 17, 2025

The establishment of the fraternity was a major step for Black men at the Indiana University, where segregation rules prevented them from participating in many of the school’s organizations.

Hip hop show celebrating influential cultural icons coming to Alhambra

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 14, 2025

Shaun Boothe will perform “Unauthorized Biography Series — Live Your Legacy” on Feb. 20 for students and members of the public.

Murray State history professor to give keynote at African American Heritage Breakfast

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 12, 2025

Dr. Brian Clardy will speak at the event sponsored by the Modernette Civic Club.

Hopkinsville museum commemorating Black History Month with two programs

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 11, 2025

One is an temporary audio addition to the Pennyroyal Area Museum’s permanent exhibit, and the other is a topic for the next History on Tap program.

Harriet Tubman led Civil War military raids as well as her better-known slave rescues

by Kate Clifford Larson
February 6, 2025

While her activities as a Civil War spy are less well known, her devotion to America and its promise of freedom endured despite suffering decades of enslavement and second-class citizenship.

Hopkinsville artists chosen for Black History Month show at Paducah

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 29, 2025

Wood art by Willie Rascoe, paintings by Thea Russell and quilting by Dr. Nancy J. Dawson will be included in the African American Artist Showcase.

Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame chooses Louis P. McHenry for Hopkinsville legacy

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 23, 2024

McHenry, a civil rights attorney who chose Hopkinsville for his practice following World War II, helped establish the local Human Rights Commission.

Episcopal bishop to commemorate the Rev. A.H. McNeil’s life in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 8, 2024

The public is invited to hear about the early Black clergyman's work at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

Shortage of Black doctors is rooted in racist history − a $600M gift will help historically Black medical schools address the gap

by Benjamin Chrisinger
August 7, 2024

Modern research shows that the lack of Black doctors helps explain why about 70% of Black people don’t trust their doctors, and why Black people tend to die younger than their white peers.

Eighth of August celebrations kicked off at Hopkinsville museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 4, 2024

The museum's gathering was the first of three Hopkinsville events planned to celebrate the Eighth of August.

Juneteenth celebrates just one of 20 emancipation days in US

by Kris Manjapra
June 18, 2024

The history of how emancipated people were kept unfree needs to be remembered, too, writes a professor of history.