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Jerry Bransford is a fifth generation Bransford cave guide. His great-great-grandfathers— Materson Bransford and Nicholas Bransford—were both enslaved men and brought to Mammoth Cave from Nashville, Tennessee, to become two of the park's first African American guides in 1838.
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Limón, 47, is the sole Bluegrass State resident among the 20 fellows in the class – which includes scientists, artists, scholars and musicians working at the top of their fields around the United States.
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“I'm a firm believer that we have to tell our story; it has to be told as thoroughly and honestly as possible.” Black narratives coming from African…
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In 1956, Margaret Munday became the first African American student to enroll at Western Kentucky University. She graduated in 1960.Today, Northeast Hall…
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Kentucky towns that depend on tourism revenue from small museums and festivals are being hit again by the recent surge of COVID-19.As a result, one…
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Shake Rag Barbershop stands as a homage to the historic African American community that has made significant cultural contributions to Black Bowling…
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A new mural on Western Kentucky University's campus is honoring the legacy of a historic Black neighborhood in Bowling Green. Currently on display at the…
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Earlier this summer, President Joe Briden proclaimed June 19th, 2021 as "Juneteenth Day of Observance." It's named for the day in 1865 when Union Troops…
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There are times when younger generations say they don't want to listen to their parents' music, or imitate their styles. However, the concept of what, and…
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Many are currently heading to The Medical Center in Bowling Green to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.On the street corner closest to its main entrance, a…
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Born and raised in McComb, Mississippi, the home of Bo Diddley, Castro Coleman has, like the legends who pre-date him, made a name for himself in the…