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Kentucky State University president talked about addressing inequity during Leadership Louisville Center’s Thought Leadership Series
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II was a panelist at the recent Leadership Louisville Center Thought Leadership Series entitled “How Kentucky’s Two Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are Addressing Inequity.” President Brown gave a brief history of Kentucky State, its mission and notable alumni and outlined the importance of HBCUs as one of three organisms responsible for African American prog...
Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter to headline Kentucky State University Women’s History Month Assembly
A two-time Emmy-nominated actress and screenwriter will headline Kentucky State University’s homage to women’s achievements and impact on history during its 2021 Women’s History Month Assembly on March 18 at 11 a.m. The public can view this event on Zoom using meeting ID 980 1850 3350 and passcode 391226. Kelsey Scott, best known for her role as Anne Northup in the Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave” and as Wes Gibbins’ mother, Rose...
Kentucky State University received generous commitment from rapper Jack Harlow
Kentucky State University and HBCUs around the country benefited from exposure and fundraising the NBA All-Star weekend provided by featuring HBCUs, but Kentucky State got an extra boost. Kentucky rapper Jack Harlow made a commitment to donate his winnings from a 2-on-2 celebrity basketball game to Kentucky State University and Simmons University in Louisville. Harlow and Quavo defeated 2Chainz and Lil Baby 21-7 in the matchup. H...
Kentucky State University president and assistant professor of piano featured in New York publication
Kentucky State University President M. Christopher Brown II and assistant professor of piano Donald Allen Lee III were recently featured in the Press-Republican in Plattsburgh, New York. Lee is performing a virtual concert entitled “Adaptations” March 13 and was described by the Press-Republican as the perfect segue from Black History Month to Women’s History Month. The story discusses Lee’s upcoming program and the influence of...