Social Justice Archives

Loan program to help Black farmers keep land they inherited informally is finally starting

by The Rural Blog
July 30, 2021

Under the program, landowners can borrow up to $600,000 to "buy out other people with claims to land, consolidate a title and clear the titles on the ground. Those farms would then become eligible for other USDA agricultural programs as well."

USDA adds online listening sessions to its review of racial justice and equity

by Xandr Brown
July 22, 2021

USDA also added more time for stakeholders to comment on how the department serves marginalized and vulnerable communities. The effort is a response to an executive order affecting all executive branch agencies.

Ky. commission studying racial disparities meets for first time

by Ryland Barton
July 20, 2021

The commission, which will meet monthly and hear from experts focusing on racial disparities, is tasked with making recommendations for potential legislative action.

The pandemic isolated incarcerated people. Kentucky and Securus cashed in.

by Jared Bennett
July 14, 2021

The Department of Corrections made at least $3.2 million last year off of incarcerated people’s phone calls, financial records obtained by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting have revealed.

Former HHS administrator is district’s new diversity chief

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 13, 2021

Mancell Elam returns to Christian County after serving as principal at Fulton County High School.

Community summit aims to address systemic racism

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 7, 2021

Postponed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will be Saturday, July 31, at Christian County Middle School.

Black farmers received least amount of USDA loans over past 3 years

by Heather Chapman
July 7, 2021

They also received a lower share of COVID-19 relief funding.

Commentary: USDA seeks comments on advancing racial justice and equity

by Teresa Purcell
July 5, 2021

How can USDA programs help more of us achieve the American dream? You have until July 15 to share your thoughts.

Hundreds celebrate LGBTQ community at Murray parade, picnic

by Liam Niemeyer
June 28, 2021

More than 200 people gathered Saturday in Murray for a parade through town and a picnic at a local park to celebrate the LBGTQ community, as a part of Pride month. For some, the celebration was the first Pride event they had ever attended, and the event was only the second ever Pride celebration held in the western Kentucky college town.

Senate votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

by Julia Hunter
June 15, 2021

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to be approved, and then to President Joe Biden's desk for signature.

Case of Murray man accused of assaulting protesters could enter mediation

by Liam Niemeyer
June 14, 2021

The court case of a man accused of assaulting Black Lives Matter protesters in Murray with a chemical spray last summer could enter mediation.

Kentucky’s attorney general argues for mandatory expungement fees

by Jacob Ryan
May 31, 2021

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is wading into a precedent-setting legal battle to determine if the fees associated with expunging a criminal record can be waived for people who can’t afford them.