Kentucky Commission on Human Rights

05/19/2026

Brown v. Board of Education began when Linda Brown, barred from a nearby white school, had to travel a dangerous, lengthy route to a segregated Black school. Her family joined an NAACP‑led lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in 1954 that segregated public schools violated the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision became a catalyst for the civil rights movement, though Southern schools resisted desegregation for years.

Each May, we honor this landmark decision for igniting the push toward equal education and advancing the civil rights movement.

04/23/2026

Thank you Bowling Green.

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the strength, leadership, and achievements of women across Kentucky and around the world. 💙💛

On International Women’s Day, we honor the women who have shaped our communities, advanced equality, and continue to inspire future generations. The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights remains committed to promoting fairness, opportunity, and dignity for all.

03/06/2026

2026 Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Nominations NOW OPEN.

02/27/2026

🎨🖼️ This portrait of Jesse L. Jackson (1941-2026) hangs in the - at Morehouse College. 🙏🏽🕊️
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Rest well, Sir. Thank you for carrying the torch.
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He was a moral and political force, forming a “rainbow coalition” of poor and working-class people and seeking the presidency. His mission, he said, was “to transform the mind of America.”

“My constituency is the desperate, the damned, the disinherited, the disrespected and the despised,” Mr. Jackson said in the rolling cadences of the pulpit at the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. “They are restless and seek relief.” — Source: NYT

02/27/2026

Final notice: Today is the last day to submit an application for the Women Educating Women Scholarship and nominations for the Fannie Bronson Postell Woman of the Year Award. Winners will be announced at our Women's History Month Celebration on March 19th!

02/24/2026

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Today I officially completed my 5th foundational training through KCHR, which wraps up 90% of the training KCHR recommends that all local Commissioners and HRC’s complete! I am the only Current Commissioner who has done the above, and I highly recommend that other commissioners follow suit. Even with my Juris Doctorate, I learned a lot of new information, since things are constantly changing, especially right now. It is so important to be adequately prepared to meet the increased demand for the OHRC's work.

02/09/2026

Celebrating Black History Month in Kentucky ✊🏾🖤

February is a time to honor the people, places, and contributions that have shaped Black history across the Commonwealth. From the bravery of the U.S. Colored Troops to trailblazers in civil rights, medicine, music, journalism, and public service, Black Kentuckians have played a vital role in our shared history. We celebrate their legacy, resilience, and lasting impact—yesterday, today, and for generations to come.

01/27/2026

Today, we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act.

On January 27, 1966, Governor Edward (Ned) T. Breathitt, Jr. signed the Kentucky Civil Rights Act into law—making Kentucky the first state south of the Mason-Dixon Line to enact its own civil rights legislation. This bold step helped advance fairness, equality, and justice during a pivotal moment in our nation’s history.

The Act has been enforced by the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR), continuing the Commonwealth’s commitment to protecting civil rights for all.

01/19/2026

✨ Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Honoring the legacy of Justice & Equality ✨

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion of nonviolent activism, civil rights, and equality for all. His courage and vision helped inspire the struggle against discrimination and shaped historic progress here in Kentucky and across the nation.