Black History Archives

A cemetery detective leaves a big historical record for Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 14, 2021

Joe Craver documented more than 8,000 military graves in the county during his seven years of residency in Hopkinsville. Soon he's moving back to his home state, North Carolina.

History on Tap speaker to discuss nearly forgotten Kentucky story of racial violence and justice

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 8, 2021

Ben Montgomery's book, "A Shot in the Moonlight," is about a freed Kentucky slave who found justice with the help of a Confederate war hero.

Black History Month perfect time to remember 1963 boys’ state basketball tournament

by Billy Reed
February 15, 2021

For the first time ever, black players dominated the all-tournament team. Of the 10 players selected, only two were white.

Black History Month trivia contest will be virtual this year

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 9, 2021

The new format opens up the possibility for more contestants, including people who previously helped run the Black History Month Trivia Bowl at the community college.

A man’s search for his grandfather’s legacy leads to Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 8, 2021

Bill Falls had heard his grandfather was a good basketball coach. But until he came across a Hoptown Chronicle article, he didn't know that Coach William Falls of Attucks High School had been inducted posthumously into a hall of fame.

Hopkinsville AKA sisters celebrate Kamala Harris inauguration

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 20, 2021

In Hopkinsville and across the country, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters celebrated Kamala Harris’ inauguration as vice president on Jan. 20, 2021.

WKMS series explores the Kentucky origins of Jim Crow opression

by Tracy Ross
September 30, 2020

"The Reckoning: Facing the Legacy of Slavery" traces the history and lasting impact of slavery and Jim Crow oppression in Kentucky, exploring many of the issues that have exploded into public consciousness throughout the country in 2020.

An anthology of Appalachian literature walks on new ground

by Jim Branscome
September 21, 2020

Hopkinsville native bell hooks is among several dozen authors featured in the anthology that explores unique Appalachian struggles, questions, and values.

Hopkinsville marchers commemorate the American centennial of women’s suffrage

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 19, 2020

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation." — The 19th Amendment

Hopkinsville native John Brim regarded as one of Chicago’s most talented blues musicians

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 18, 2020

Brim said he learned to play guitar while listening to Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy records.

Depression era physician built a swimming pool for black residents of Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 11, 2020

Patterson Tilford Frazer Jr. was born on a tenant farm at Allensville in 1889. He earned his medical degree in Nashville and later practiced medicine in Hopkinsville, where he installed a swimming pool for black residents.