Human Rights Commission Archives

Dr. Raymond Burse to give keynote speech for Human Rights Commission’s Unity Breakfast

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 5, 2024

Burse grew up in Hopkinsville the youngest of 12 children and became a Rhodes scholar after earning his bachelor's degree at Centre College.

Human Rights Commission accepting nominations for Woman of the Year

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 4, 2024

The deadline to nominate a woman or a group for the award is March 11.

Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award winner discusses rebuilding community bonds

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 29, 2023

The theme of the breakfast, "Unarmed Truth and Unconditional Love," aligned with honoree Tishauna Douglas' message.

Human Rights Commission sets forum to discuss housing concerns

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 11, 2023

Landlords, tenants and community leaders are slated to speak during the forum at 5 p.m. Monday.

Human Rights Commission seeks nominations for awards

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 9, 2023

The awards will be presented at the Unity Breakfast on Oct. 26.

Museum recognizes long-serving board member with Olde Lamplighter Award

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 7, 2023

Diane Croney Turner recently stepped down after serving approximately 30 years on the museum board.

Oral histories focus of Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration at museum

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 6, 2023

The Croney family was represented by four generations, including matriarch Nannie Croney whose oral history includes a story of resistance on behalf of her children.

New director faces change and challenges at Hopkinsville’s Human Rights Commission

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 25, 2023

Among several changes, Raychel Farmer said HRC will have to contract for IT services that the city of Hopkinsville previously provided.

Eighth of August celebrations planned at brewery and museum

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 24, 2023

The date is when many African Americans in Hopkinsville and Western Kentucky celebrate their ancestors’ emancipation from slavery.

Human Rights Commission founder Louis P. McHenry celebrated

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 17, 2023

The Hopkinsville civil rights attorney, his family and their allies were responsible for creating the commission in 1963.

Human Rights Commission promotes Raychel Fort Farmer to executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 28, 2023

Farmer is taking over a program that faces several changes following funding cuts and the abrupt resignation of Idalia Luna, who became executive director in December 2019.

Idalia Luna leaving Human Rights Commission amid conflict over ‘current political climate’

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 26, 2023

Luna accepted terms from the HRC executive committee to leave early but expressed "great disappointment" over its handling of the matter.