Human Rights Commission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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