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On March 16, 1922, James E. Hudson, an elevator operator in the capitol, became the first African American to address the Kentucky General Assembly. A volunteer missionary at the state reforma- tory, Hudson was known as a man who kept a Bible with him at all times and read it when he was not operating the elevator. While an evolution bill was being debated, some legislators sought a Bible they could use in their arguments, and Hudson offered his own. Seeing that Hudson’s Bible was worn, Representative George C. Waggoner from Scott County took up a collection and bought Hudson a new one, along with a Bible dictionary. Hudson made his remarks in the House chamber in response to the presentation of this gift. E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Dear Fellow Kentuckians:
Beginning with the first African American to accompany Daniel Boone into the wild frontier of Kentucky in 1769, our great Commonwealth holds a rich yet often untold history of racial diversity. Time and time again outstanding Kentuckians prove themselves willing to answer the call of public service. Men and women of all colors and creeds dedicate themselves to a life of community involvement to ensure that everyone is fully and fairly represented in the cities and counties across Kentucky.
The struggle for equal opportunity and just representation has been, and unfortunately, continues to be an arduous and painful endeavor. Both in spite of and because of these obstacles, many before have given their lives to pave the foundations for equality. This report is a tribute to those individuals, but it is my hope that it will also serve as an inspiration to those who will, and in fact, must continue this fight.
We recognize that this publication highlights only a small sampling of the public service that minorities have given to the Commonwealth. There are thousands of other voices and stories that have been repressed by discrimination. This publication is as much dedicated to our silent heroes as it is the public ones. I encourage you to pay tribute to these individuals by sharing your own stories of triumph. Only by contributing to the dialogue can we look to the future with the eager expectation of even greater things to come.
Sincerely,
Trey Grayson
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Table of Contents Interview Highlights from Elaine Chao 3 Famous Kentuckians’ Profiles 10-11 United States Secretary of Labor Kentucky Minorities and the Military 12-13 Minorites in State Employment 4 Organizations 14-17 Summary of State Workforce 4 Percentage of full-time Minorities 4 Descriptions of Government Positions 18-19 Interview Highlights from Mike Irby Elected & Appointed Positions Mayor of Burkesville 5 Supreme Court 20 State Senators 20 Interview Highlights from William E. McAnulty State Representatives 20 Kentucky Supreme Court 6 Circuit Court 20 Interview Highlights from Reginald Meeks District Court 20 State Representative 7 County Commissioners and Magistrates 20 School Board Members 20-21 Interview Highlights from Darryl Owens Mayors 21 State Representative 8 Councilmembers & Commissioners 21-22 Notes Interview Highlights from Georgia Powers Former State Senator 9 Acknowledgements Without the assistance of the following individuals, KET; Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. this landmark publication would not have been Though the list is extensive, each person, in one way possible: Dr. Thomas H. Appleton, Jr. at Eastern or another played an important role in contributing to Kentucky University; Lori Aragon at the Kentucky the final work. Personnel Cabinet, Office of Communications; Lisa Aug, Ila F. Hill, Marty Pinkston and Mike Wells at the Also, a special thanks goes out to all those who were Kentucky Department of Veteran’s Affairs; Troy Body kind enough to give their time for our spotlight with the Office of the Governor; J. Duane Bolin at sections: Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Mayor Mike Murray State University; Bruce Brading with the Irby, Representative Reginald Meeks, Representative Circle of Wisdom Unity Conference; Paul Conway Darryl Owens, former Senator Georgia Powers, and and Jonathan Jackson at the U.S. Department of Justice William E. McAnulty. Their direct insight and Labor; Ron Eller, Gerald Smith and Fay Yarborough at patience during the interview process is deeply the University of Kentucky; Jonathan Holloway at appreciated. Yale University; Tracy E. K’Meyer at the University of Louisville; Stephen Black Bear LaBoueff with the Finally, it is vital that the staff of the Kentucky Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission; Secretary of State be recognized for their hard work LTC Jeremy M. Martin with the Office of the Assistant and diligence on this project: Kristin Bradley, Rena Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs; Bonnie May, Burden, Rebecca Bush, Kendra Clayton, J. Allen Kenneth Tankersley, and Michael Washington at Eskridge, Les Fugate, Tyler Goodman, James Conner, Northern Kentucky University; Betsy Morelock at Elizabeth Moore, Nathan Parsons, and Caleb Smith. Kentucky State University; Ron Spriggs at the It is our sincere hope and belief that this publication Tuskegee Airmen Traveling Exhibit; George Wright at will serve to positively influence and inspire leaders Prairie View A&M in Texas; Kentucky Historical of all ages in our magnificent Commonwealth of Society; Kentucky Commission on Human Rights; Kentucky.
2 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS Elaine Chao
Do you think it is easy for a society has given me great minority to become involved understanding and compas- in politics in Kentucky? sion of the challenges that Being involved is as easy as many others in our country voting. It’s as easy as calling face. Our family’s difficul- a campaign office or party ties in our early years have headquarters to volunteer. given me deep empathy for It’s as easy as putting a the difficulties that others bumper sticker on your car confront and also, an or a sign on your lawn or in Born: March 26, 1953 appreciation of the many Interview your window. Our country Hometown: Immigrated from Asia at opportunities that our Highlights is increasingly diverse, so it age of eight, Louisville College: Mount Holyoke; Harvard, MBA country offers. I am a better benefits us all to have more Party Affiliation: Republican leader today because of the from people get involved. All it Term: 2001 - present sum of my experiences. Elaine Chao takes is some energy, com- Spouse: Senator Mitch McConnell Because of my experiences, mitment and motivation. I am totally committed to • ensuring that equal opportu- United States What are your favorite/least nity is available and acces- favorite aspects of being a public official? sible to all Americans. Secretary Favorite aspects include having a ringside seat as of Labor history is made. The least favorite aspect is the Do you find it easy or difficult to balance your time I must spend away from Kentucky and from public life with your private life? my husband. Like many other working couples, my husband and I always treasure our time together. With our What previous experiences prepared you respective busy careers, it’s a challenge to find for this position? private time. But, that’s why it’s important to My work experiences in the private, non-profit, have a commitment to find and spend quality and public sectors, my own life experiences, and time with one’s loved ones. Regardless of what my educational background have prepared me we do, it’s important to remember that the true well for my leadership role at the Department of treasures of life are good health, family and Labor. My experience as a newcomer to this friends.
1898 1920 1921 1933
African American leader Edward E. Annie Simms Banks was reportedly The Lincoln Independent Party was Eugene K. Jones was appointed as Underwood formed the State the first African American female, formed by a group of young African advisor on the Negro Affairs for the
League of Republican Clubs in KY fully credited delegate at the 7th American male leaders in Louisville US Department of Commerce. 4 and was the first president. Congressional District Republican who wanted to influence support 3 1 Convention in Kentucky.2 away from the Republican Party.3 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Employee Summary of State’s Workforce Racial/Gender Group Percentage White Male 46.59 White Female 45.77 Minority Male 3.32 Minority Female 4.32 Source: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
Minorities in State Precentage Employment of Minorities in Full-time Government Jobs Year Percent 1974 5.8 1978 6.6 1982 7.3 1986 7.3 1990 7.1 1994 7.0 1998 7.4 2001 7.8 2003 7.7 Source: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
1936 1948 1954 1960
Charles W. Anderson, Jr. was the first Dennis Henderson was the second Felix S. Anderson was the first William H. Childress Jr. introduced African American elected to the African American elected to the African American Democrat and the House Bill 163, which created the Kentucky House of Representatives. Kentucky General Assembly. fourth African American in the Kentucky Commission on 4 5 6 Kentucky General Assembly.7 Human Rights.8 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS Mike Irby
What has been your most As a minority, what chal- rewarding moment? lenges have you encoun- To tell you the truth, I don’t tered or do you currently know. There have been so encounter as an elected official? many. Of course, when I got I came from China. My elected, that was one of my dad’s American; my happiest moments. The mother’s Chinese. Of second time was [even] more course, we were the first exciting. Interview Born: June 5, 1937 Chinese to come to this Hometown: Burkesville What are your favorite College: Lindsey Wilson part of the country 50 years Highlights aspects of being an elected Party Affiliation: Democrat ago. It makes it hard. Most Term: 1998 - present from official? people are good to us, but Helping people out. I try to you always have a few who Mike Irby do whatever I can to help all the people instead cause trouble every chance they get. I enjoy • of just some. The main thing is to keep an open being mayor, but it’s kind of hard. mind; you need to bend. Mayor City of Burkesville
1960 1961 1963 1967
William H. Childress Jr. Amelia M. Tucker became the first Harry N. Sykes became Lexington’s Georgia D. Powers became introduced House Bill 163, African American woman to be first African American the first African American and which created the Kentucky elected to the KY State City Councilman. 11 woman elected to the Commission on Human Legislature.10 KY Senate. 12 5 Rights.9 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS William E. McAnulty
What inspired your initial of my investiture on the interest in politics? Kentucky Supreme Court. I understood very early in It was a ceremony of life that the political process historic proportion for the had a significant impact on entire Commonwealth. our very existence. Through parental encouragement, I Do you think it is easy for a was eager to participate and minority to become involved have a voice in government. in politics in Kentucky? Interview Born: October 9, 1947 What have been the advan- Hometown: Louisville tages/disadvantages or Have you had a mentor or role College: Indiana University; Highlights model that has impacted your University of Louisville, J.D. your involvement? from life or political Term: June 2006 Involvement is easy; involvement? Spouse: Kristi W. McAnulty impactful involvement is William E. I have been fortunate in my the hard part. History will McAnulty life to have had many men- decide my contributions. tors. My first mentor was Rev. Clinton Marsh, The only disadvantage is the surrender of pri- • my childhood minister, who provided me the vacy. Kentucky confidence to overcome obstacles and think through problems. Do you have any words/quotes that guide you in Supreme Court your public service? What has been the most memorable moment I try to be a good listener and always keep an within your political experiences? open mind. My most memorable moment was the occasion
1968 1972 1973
Luska J. Wyman became the first James W. Dulin was the first Herbert L. Adams was the first 1973: Cornell Jones was the first African American Mayor in African American on the Earlington African American elected to office in African American elected official in
Kentucky (Mayor of Glasgow).13 City Council in Hopkins County. He Garrard County. Graves County.16 6 was later appointed mayor of
Earlington.14 1973: Melwood Hocker was the 1973: Nathaniel Strickland was the first African American jailer in first African American elected
Kentucky.15 official in Irvine, Kentucky.17 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS Reginald Meeks
What advice would you give things that are important to to an African American who you as you are. It is better is trying to become more to have a handful of people involved in his or her you can count on than an community? army about which you have It is critical for any indi- doubts. vidual, regardless of race, who is trying to become Would you advise minorities more involved in his or her to consider public office? community to establish a Born: March 21, 1954 I would absolutely encour- value-system, a personal and Hometown: Louisville age the pursuit of public Interview political moral system which College: Wabash College, B.A.; service in holding public Highlights sets out the priorities in your University of Iowa College of Law, J.D.; office. It is the most University of Louisville, Ph.D. (pending) challenging, most reward- life. These priorities must Party Affiliation: Democrat from become so basic and Term: 2001- present ing, most frustrating Reginald engrained in your life that Spouse: Single activity that one can engage in. Holding public office they will not be compro- will reveal more about Meeks mised by the challenges you yourself, and reveal more about others, than one will confront as you become more involved. can imagine. It will seek to change you in ways • You must be willing to stand, and to stand alone, that will lead to growth and to revelation. Hope- State on these fundamental principals that you try to fully, it will lead to a greater sense of humanity, live your life around, and that you try to base purpose and to a clearer understanding [of] those Represenative your public service upon. who would do you and your community harm.
I also urge you to find others who are as passion- ate about and committed and dedicated to those
1975: Joe W. Denning was the first African American to serve on the Bowling Green School Board. 1975 20 1976
Carl L. Anderson was the first 1975: K.D. Frison was the first African Rhoda R. Ayers was the first African 1976: Benjamin F. Shobe was African American elected to the American elected to the Benham American member of the Newport Louisville’s first elected city Bardstown City Council. City Council. Independent Board of Education police judge. 18 21 .23 25 7 1975: Charles Baker was the first 1975: Frank Goodloe Sr. was the 1976: Luther Mason was the first African African American member of the first African American appointed to the American elected to the Scott County
Millersburg City Council.19 New Castle Board of Trustees.22 Board of Education.24 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS Darryl Owens
As a minority what chal- What advice and steps lenges have you encountered would you give to a minority or are you currently encoun- who is trying to become tering in your position? more involved in his or her Well, I’ve learned to deal community? with [challenges]. It’s tough Get involved. Get involved because I think there are whether it is a neighbor- some perceptions of African hood or a street watch Americans. One, that you group non-profit. Get Interview can only represent African Born: November 10, 1937 involved. I think that American districts. I think if Hometown: Louisville involvement in the commu- Highlights you look throughout the College: Central State University, B.A., nity comes first, involve- Howard University School of Law, J.D., ment in other candidates from state, most African Ameri- Party Affiliation: Democrat cans represent African Term: 2001 - present races. If there is somebody Darryl Owens American districts. So the Spouse: Single running and you like their question isn’t can they views and you like what • effectively represent their they say then go offer your State particular district; the problem is getting into that services. Offer yourself to stuff envelopes; to particular position to do that. walk door to door; contribute one, five, ten Represenative dollars. Get involved in your community Boy How do you think voters will get over the stereo- Scouts, Girl Scouts, and your church or neighbor- type that minorities can only serve their particu- hood watch club. Get involved. People get to lar group? know you through your involvement. You’ll be a Well I have mixed emotions. People vote for much better elected official with that experience people they know. Women generally vote for and that knowledge. women, labor people vote for labor people-that type of thing. I think it is just a matter of getting to that position where you can demonstrate your abilities.
1977 1978
Francine T. Coulter was the first African 1977: W.J. Hodge was the first African 1977: Dorothy Morrow was the Jesse Crenshaw was the first African American elected to the Danville American president of the Louisville Board first African American woman on American lawyer appointed Assistant U.S. Independent School Board. of Alderman. the Lynch City Council. Attorney for Kentucky’s Eastern District. 8 26 28 30 31 1977: J.C. Flippin was the first African 1977: Alphonso Moore was the first African 1978: Thelma Johnson was the first American councilman elected to office in American elected to the Jenkins City African American elected official in
Franklin, Kentucky.27 Council.29 Henderson County.32 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS Georgia Powers
What inspired your initial Have you had a mentor or interest in politics? role model that has im- I was not interested in pacted your life or political politics. An elderly woman involvement? at my church asked me if I I only had that woman in wanted to work for the my church that got me Democratic Party-for the involved in the campaign. Wilson Wyatt campaign. The other role model was Three straight Sundays she my mom, who raised nine Born: October 19, 1923 kids. I get my fearlessness Interview asked me, and finally, I Hometown: Springfield, KY said “yes” so she would College: Louisville Municipal College from my grandmother. Highlights stop asking. I worked Party Affiliation: Democrat Term: 1967 - 1988 How can you sum up your from making copies, campaign mindset as a state senator? fliers, and informative Georgia I was on a mission in things. My main job was to keep it organized. Frankfort. I did not want to come back and Powers I had always despised segregation and I said think I wasted my time or did not do all I that this is where to be in a position to affect • could. You build your legacy day by day. policy, in a position to affect change. Former State Senator
1979 1980
Carl R. Hines Sr. was the Harold Greene became the first African 1980: Alma L. Randolph was the first African 1980: George Wilson was appointed first African American state American to serve as Administrative American woman elected to Beaver Dam commissioner of the Department of representative elected from the Assistant to a Governor; in this case, City Council.36 Corrections. The agency was later 43rd House District.33 Governor John Y. Brown.34 elevated to cabinet status, making 9 Wilson the first African American to Bobby L. Irvine was the first African serve as a Kentucky Cabinet
American mayor of Taylorsville.35 Secretary.37 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Johnson continued teaching at Central until Charles W. Anderson, Jr. 1966, then spent another seven years in the Kentucky’s first black legisla- Jefferson County Public Schools as an assistant tor and the first black principal at several schools. Along the way, he lawmaker in the South also continued his civil rights work. Always since Reconstruction. outspoken in denouncing discriminiation, he led Elected to the General struggles to integrate neighborhoods, swimming Assembly in 1935 and pools, schools, and restaurants, and headed the served six terms. Spon- Louisville chapter of the National Association for sored measures to improve the Advancement of Colored People for six educational opportunities years. Lyman T. Johnson Middle School was for blacks. Attended Ken- named in his honor in 1980. tucky State College and earned a law degree from Howard University. In 1946, Anderson was Born in 1906 in Columbia, Tennessee, Johnson the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for was the grandson of former slaves. He died in Jefferson County. He was the first black lawyer Louisville in 1997. to occupy such an office in the South. Appointed Profiles Alternate Delegate to U.N. by President Source: www.ket.org Eisenhower. Source: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Mae Street Kidd Mae Street Kidd served in the Kentucky House of Lyman T. Johnson Representatives from 1968 Lyman Tefft Johnson is to 1984, representing best known as the plaintiff Louisville’s 41st legisla- whose successful legal tive district. She spon- challenge opened the sored legislation to make University of Kentucky Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s to African American birthday a state holiday as students in 1949. But by well as bills to provide open hous- the time of that lawsuit, he ing and low-income housing in Kentucky. had already been teaching at Passage of the “Representative Mae Street Kidd Louisville’s Central High School for 16 years, Bill” created the Kentucky Housing Corporation. having earned a master’s degree in history from the University of Michigan in 1931, and was a But Kidd’s proudest accomplishment in the local leader in the fight to equalize the pay of General Assembly, she always told interviewers, black and white teachers. was her campaign concerning three long-ne- glected amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
1981: Clarence M. Pendleton, Jr. was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to become the first African American chairman of the US Commission on Civil Rights. 1981 38 1983 1985
Wendell Banks was the first 1981: Dorothy C. Shelton was the first Kipley D. Carr was the first African James W. Bailey, Jr. was the first African African American elected to the African American woman on the American student representative on American elected to the West District Ashland City Commission. Morganfield City Council. the Bowling Green Independent Magistrate on the Simpson County 10 39 School Board.40 Fiscal Court.41 R.C. McFarland Sr. was the first African American elected to the Owensboro
City Commission.42 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Kentucky had never ratified the 13th Amend- of Chicago. He received the Bronze Star for ment, which ended slavery; the 14th, which bravery in the 369th U.S. Infantry, an all-black extended full citizenship rights to African Ameri- unit that served in combat longer than any other cans; or the 15th, which gave black men the right U.S. unit in World War I. He was also the first to vote. In 1976, more than 100 years after they black awarded the University of Kentucky’s became law, Kentucky’s General Assembly Sullivan Medallion for devoting “a lifetime to the finally corrected the historical oversight and education of young people and ...for the advance- unanimously ratified all three. ment of interracial relations.”
Source: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Kidd also organized the first Louisville Urban League Guild, in 1948, and served as president of the Lincoln Foundation. The NAACP gave her its Unsung Heroine Award, and she received a Louisville Mayor’s Citation for Outstanding Community Service. She died in 1999. Whitney Young, Jr. Young championed equal opportunity Daughter of a white father who never acknowl- for black Americans as Profiles edged her, Kidd was more than three-fourths national Urban League white but legally black by the standards of the Director (1961-1971). He early 20th century. Throughout her life, she was born in Lincoln struggled for acceptance in both the white and Ridge while his father black communities. was President of Lincoln Source: www.ket.org Institute. He was a graduate of Kentucky State University and received a MA from the University of Minnesota. He became Dean of School of Social Rufus B. Atwood Work at Atlanta University (1954-1961). Young Atwood improved educa- served on several presidential commissions and tional opportunities for received the Medal of Freedom, the nation’s Blacks and brought full highest civilian award. accreditation to Ken- tucky State College as Source: www.ket.org president from 1929 - 1962. He led the battle for desegregared education in Kentucky beginning in the 1940’s. Atwood earned Bachelor Degrees from Fisk University and Iowa State College and a Master’s Degree from University
1986 1987
1985: George T. Williams was the Karla L. Black was the Yvonne Y. Giles was the first 1987: Lavenia Watkins was the first first African American to hold office first African American elected to African American woman elected to African American woman elected to
in Taylor County.43 the Richmond Independent the LaGrange City Council.45 the Hopkinsville City Council.47 Board of Education.44 11 1987: Ernest A. Jasmin was the first African American
Commonwealth’s Attorney.46 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Colonel Charles D. Young as a military attaché in additional tours to Liberia. Born in Mays Lick, Kentucky, Colonel Forced to retire due to a disability on the Charles Young was an African American brink of World War I, he demonstrated his cavalry officer who held important intelli- fitness for further duty. Colonel Young rode gence assignments in the early years of on horseback from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the 20th century. He was the third black Washington, D.C., where he offered his to graduate from West Point, and the only services to the war effort, in his words one to endure the racial injustice of the “gladly at the risk of life, which has no times and still made the Army his career. value to me if I cannot give it for the great Colonel Young overcame open hatred and ends for which the United States is striv- disrespect by mastering his profession and ing.” The War Department did not accept leading by example. He did not become a Military his offer; instead, he again went on leader by virtue of his commission in the attaché duties to Liberia, where he died of U.S. Army-he earned it by working harder fever in January 1922. Profiles than any other officer and by displaying courage and intelligence in combat. Excerpted from the University of Military He was an accomplished linguist and, intelligence attachés, making extended reconnais- when he was not serving with one of the Source: www.umi-online.us/mipb Black Regiments, he worked in intelli- sance missions into Haiti and Santo gence. He was one of the early military Domingo. He served on two more occasions
Master Chief, Carl Brashear (ASR-8), USS Shakori (ATF-162), and USS amputated his left leg below the knee. He Hoist (ARS-40). While on board the latter refused to submit to medical survey boards Carl Brashear grew up on a farm in Ken- Kentucky in 1966 for the recovery of a nuclear attempting to retire him as unfit for duty. tucky as part of sharecropper’s family. Af- weapon off Spain, Brashear was badly in- After demonstrating that he could still dive ter being educated in small segregated Minority and jured in an accident; as a result, surgeons and perform his other duties, he served in schools, he enlisted in the Navy in 1948 Harbor Clearance Unit 2, Naval Air Sta- and underwent recruit training at Great tion Norfolk, Experimental Diving Unit, Military Lakes, Illinois. After initial duty as a stew- submarine tender Hunley (AS-31); USS ard, he began handling aircraft for squad- Recovery (ARS-43), Naval Safety Center, Service ron VX-1 at Key West, Florida, and was and Shore Intermediate Maintenance Ac- subsequently rated as a boatswain’s mate. tivity Norfolk. In 1970 he qualified as the He served in the escort carriers Palau first black master diver in the history of (CVE-122) and Tripoli (CVE-64) and be- the U.S. Navy. Master Chief Brashear’s gan taking training in salvage diving. memoir also includes material on his post- Other duties were in USS Opportune (ARS- retirement employment and a candid de- 41); Naval Air Station Quonset Point, where scription of his treatment in the Navy’s he escorted President Dwight Eisenhower; alcohol rehabilitation program. Ship Repair Facility Guam; Deep-Sea Div- ing School; the submarine tender Nereus Excerpted from the University United States (AS-17), and Fleet Training Center Pearl Naval Insitute Harbor. He also had temporary duty with Source: http://www.usni.org/oralhistory/b/ Joint Task Force Eight for nuclear tests in brashear.htm the Pacific. He served in the USS Coucal
KENTUCKY VETERANS BY RACE/ETHNICITY, 2005-2006 Source: VetPop2004, Version 1.0, VA Office of the Actuary The values shown are estimates & projections that should be reported to the nearest 100. Hispanic White Black American Asian Pacific Other or Of Any Non- Non- Indian Non- Islander Multiple Race Hispanic Hispanic Non- Hispanic Non- Race Non- Date Hispanic Hispanic Hispanic Total 9/30/2005 4,392 317,086 28,210 1,400 910 203 3,374 355,576 9/30/2006 4,481 312,324 28,420 1,409 927 206 3,418 351,185 1988 1989 1990 1991
Gary D. Payne was the John W. Shannon of Louisville is Gerald A. Neal was the first African William Cofield Jr. was the first African first African American judge in sworn in as the Under Secretary American male elected to the Kentucky American appointed to the Franklin Fayette County. of the Army. State Senate. County Board of Education. 12 48 50 51 52 1988: Laken Cosby Jr. was the first 1991: Janice R. Martin became the African American chairman of the first elected African American woman
Jefferson County School Board.49 judge in Kentucky.53 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Minority Service Population of Kentucky Kentucky Veteran Minority Data As of May 2006 These figures are statewide estimates as of 30 SEP 05: NON- Total veteran population in Kentucky = 355,576 RACE HISPANIC HISPANIC TOTAL Hispanic of any race = 4,392 American Indian/Alaska Native 311 4 315 Black = 28,210 Asian/Pacific Islander 899 3 902 American Indian = 1,400 Black 6,613 119 6,732 Asian = 910 White 25,569 2,035 27,604 Pacific Islander = 203 Multi Race 10 0 10 Unknown 843 1,250 2,093 Other or multiple race = 3,374 TOTAL 34,245 3,411 37,656
Medal of Honor Recipients WOODS, BRENT (Western Campaigns 1881) SHAW, THOMAS (Western Campaigns 1881) Rank: Sergeant Rank: Sergeant (highest rank: First Sergeant) Service: U.S. Army Service: U.S. Army Birthday: 1850 Birthday: 1846 Place of Birth: Pulaski County, Kentucky Place of Birth: Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky Date of Death: 31 March 1906 Date of Death: 23 June 1895 Kentucky Cemetery: Mill Springs National Cemetery A-930) (MH)—Nancy, Place of Death: Washington, D.C. Kentucky Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery (27-952-B) (MH)— Minority and Unit: Company B, 9th U.S. Cavalry Arlington, Virginia Battle or Place of Action: New Mexico Entered Service at: Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge County, Louisiana Military Date of Action: 19 August 1881 Unit: Company K, 9th U.S. Cavalry Date of Issue: 12 July 1894 Battle or Place of Action: Carrizo Canyon, New Mexico Service Citation: Saved the lives of his comrades and citizens in the Date of Action: 12 August 1881 town by his courageous conduct Date of Issue: 7 December 1890 under superior enemy attacks. Citation: Courageously held his ground in an extremely exposed position and prevented the enemy’s superior numbers from (http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/resources/pdf/medalofhonor.pdf) overwhelming his command. “After hostile Indians attacked a ranch near Camp Canada (http://www.jimcrowhistory.org/resources/pdf/medalofhonor.pdf) Alamosa, New Mexico, Second Lieutenant George Burnett took the first available detachment to pursue and attack the hostile Apache “Another Ninth Cavalry trooper to earn the coveted medal was Ser- marauders. With a fifty-man force, some of whom were mounted geant Thomas Shaw, who served as a private at Fort Davis in 1870 Mexicans from the plundered ranch, he located and attacked the and 1871. A runaway slave from Kentucky who had joined the Union hostile force that outnumbered his small command two-to-one. Army during the Civil War, Shaw was one of the best marksmen in Three days after that battle at Cuchillo Negro Mountains where the regiment. In August of 1881, Shaw was part of a small detach- three men earned Medals of Honor, Sergeant Brent Woods was part ment in pursuit of the Apache leader, Nana, and a number of his of a twenty-man detachment that again engaged the hostile force. warriors. The Apaches had attacked a number of small settlements During that battle Sergeant Woods distinguished himself not only and ranches in southern New Mexico Territory. The outnumbered as a brave and gallant fighter, but also in the heroic manner in soldiers surprised the Apaches in Carrizo Canyon on the west side which he went to the assistance of his wounded comrades and of the Mimbres Mountains. Sergeant Shaw was awarded the Medal injured citizens near McEver’s ranch. His actions under fire saved of Honor for “extraordinary courage under fire” in preventing the many wounded and innocent civilians from falling into the hands Apaches from surrounding the command.” of the hostile Indians.” Source: (http://www.nps.gov/foda/Fort_Davis_WEB_PAGE/About_the_Fort/ Source: (http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_pz/ BLACK_RECIPIENTS_Con_Medal_of_Honor.htm) woods_brent.html)
1992 1994
1991: At Kentucky State University, Mary Leonard W. Gray Sr. sponsored the 1992: Robert Milligan became the Arnold Simpson became the first Levi Smith became the first African bill that made Martin Luther King Jr. first African American KY State African American elected to serve
American to hold the position of Day a state holiday. He later Police Captain.56 as state representative of Northern president of a university.54 became Governor Patton’s first Kentucky.57 13 African American appointee.55 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS Organizations Kentuckiana Minority Business Council Kentucky by promoting self-sufficiency through 614 West Main Street education and training and ensuring equal access Suite 5500 to jobs and economic development thus improv- Louisville, KY 40202 ing the quality of life for all Kentuckians. 502-625-0082 www.kmbc.biz The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - www.naacp.org Providing a direct link between corporate The mission of NAACP is to ensure the political, America and minority owned businesses is the educational, social, and economic equality of primary objective of the National Minority rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred Supplier Development Council, one of the and racial discrimination. country’s leading business membership organiza- tions. It was chartered in 1972 to provide in- Ashland/Boyd County Branch creased procurement and business opportunities Phone: (606)325-9923 for minority businesses of all sizes. Address: P.O. Box 1778 Ashland, KY 41105 Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Center Organizations University of Kentucky Bowling Green/Warren County Branch 133 Student Center Phone: (270)842-1168 Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0030 Address: P.O. Box 1357, 859-257-4130 (phone) Bowling Green, KY 42102 859-257-7535 (fax) www.uky.edu/MLKCC Danville/Boyle County Branch Phone: (859)236-2947 The MLKCC was established to contribute Address: P.O. Box 432 positively to the recruitment and retention of Danville, KY 40423 African American students by aiding in the development of a more hospitable and supportive Frankfort Branch campus environment. To achieve this goal, the Phone: (502)875-3383 center offers a relaxed, yet stimulating environ- Address: P.O. Box 306 ment where all students of the university can Frankfort, KY 40601 come together to be enriched through diverse cultural exchanges. Georgetown/Scott County Branch Phone: (502)863-0769 The Governor’s Office of Minority Empowerment Address: 1199 West Main Street Georgetown, KY 40324 700 Capital Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 Hardin County Branch (502) 564-2611 Phone: (270)877-2772 www.ome.ky.gov Address: P.O. Box 813 Radcliff, KY 40159 The OME’s mission is to work for the success of minorities throughout the Commonwealth of
1995 1996 1997 1998
Olive Burroughs was the first George Nichols III was the Cynthia E. Elliot became the first African Billy Bradford was the first African African American woman elected first African American American woman to serve as Special American to become mayor in to the Owensboro City insurance commissioner Justice to the Kentucky Elsmere, Kentucky. 14 61 Commission.58 in Kentucky.59 Supreme Court.60 1998: Walter T. Bradley Jr. was the first African American on the Midway
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Henderson County Branch Murray/Calloway County Branch Phone: (270)827-2798 Phone: (270)761-1509 Address: 400 South Ingram Address: 900 B. South 10th Street Henderson, KY 42420 Mayfield, KY 42066
Hopkinsville Branch Northern Branch Phone: (270)866-8158 Phone: (859)442-7476 Address: P.O. Box 1221 Address: P.O. Box 1295 Hopkinsville, KY 42241 Covington, KY 41012
Irvington Branch Owensboro Branch Phone: (270)756-5780 Phone: (270)302-6814 Address: P.O. Box 130 Address: P.O. Box 12 Garfield, KY 40140 Owensboro, KY 42302
Lexington/Fayette County Branch Paducah Branch Phone: (859)252-7336 Phone: (574)289-2123 Address: 479 Erin Road Address: P.O. Box 357 Lexington, KY 40511 Paducah, KY 42001
Louisville/Jefferson County Branch Russellville/Logan Branch Phone: (502)776-7608 Phone: (270)725-8508 Organizations Address: P.O. Box 161173 Address: P.O. Box 965 Louisville, KY 40256 Russellville, KY 42276
Madison/Richmond County Branch Shelbyville/Shelby Branch Phone: (859)624-2045 Address: 316 North Side Drive, Address: 300 Francis Street Shelbyville, KY 40065 Richmond, KY 40475 Webster/Providence County Branch Madisonville/Hopkins County Branch Phone: (270)667-2424 Phone: (270)821-4673 Address: P.O. Box 55 Address: P.O. Box 684 Providence, KY 42450 Madisonville, KY 42431 Kentucky State Branch Mayfield/Graves County Branch Phone: (574)289-2123 Phone: (270)247-5198 Address: P.O. Box 306 Address: 1819 South 10th Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Mayfield, KY 42066 Maysville/Mason County Branch Kentucky Heritage Commission Phone: (606)584-8929 Nicole Wallace Address: P.O. Box 37 300 Washington Street Maysville, KY 41056 Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Muhlenberg County Branch (502) 564-7005 Phone: (270)754-4260 (502) 564-5820 (fax) Address: 503 Mittie K Render http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/khchome.htm Central City, KY 42330
1999 2000
James H. “Jimmy” Glenn was the first 1999: Nailah Yarbrough-Jumoke was Denise Clayton became the 2000: Ishmon Burks Jr. became the African American to become president of the first African American candidate for first African American woman to be first African American appointed
the University of Kentucky Student governor of Kentucky.64 appointed a circuit judge in Kentucky State Police government Association.63 Kentucky.66 Commissioner.67 15 1999: Steven S. reed was named the first African American US Attorney in
KY by President Clinton.65 E NCOURAGING D IVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Justice Resource Center bigotry and racism in America. NCCJ promotes (502) 562-6737 understanding and respect among all races, 1601 Maple St religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict Louisville, KY 40210 resolution and education.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center The National Council of Negro Women Terrie Puckett Lexington-Central Kentucky Section 50 East Freedom Way Lexington, KY Cincinnati, Oh 45202 (859) 277-1945 513/333-7569 [email protected] www.freedomcenter.org Louisville Section Louisville, KY The National Underground Railroad Freedom (502) 493-3881 Center on the banks of the Ohio River in down- town Cincinnati, Ohio, opened August 23, 2004. Founded in 1905 by Mary McCloud Bethune, A $110-million facility, the Freedom Center The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) features three pavilions, celebrating courage, is a national council of African American cooperation and perseverance. The story of women’s organizations. The NCNW’s purpose is freedom is woven through the heroic legacy of to lead and develop women of African descent as the Underground Railroad and the American they enhance their communities through advo- Organizations struggle to abolish human enslavement and cacy and leadership. With its 39 national affili- secure freedom for all people. Using the Under- ates and 200 sections, the NCNW helps to fulfill ground Railroad as a lens through which to their purpose through extensive research and explore a range of freedom issues, the Freedom community based services. Center offers lessons and reflections on the struggle for freedom in the past, in the present, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and for the future. And it helps visitors discover Louisville Area Office the power of one voice - shared with many - by 600 Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Place #268 speaking out about the meaning of freedom. Louisville, KY 40202 Marcia Hall-Craig, Director National Conference for Community and Justice (502) 285 6082; fax (502) 582 5895 Christine Jarman/Robert Harris www.eeoc.gov 106 East Eighth Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Kentuckiana Minority Business Council 513/381-4660 614 W Main St # 5500 [email protected] Louisville, KY 40202 [email protected] Derwin Webb, President & CEO www.nccjcincinnati.org (502) 625 0138; fax (502) 625 0082 [email protected] The National Conference for Community and www.kmbc.biz Justice (NCCJ), founded in 1927 as The National Conference of Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias,
2001 2002 2003
Eleanor Jordan was the first African Denise Bentley was the Cedric C. Burnam was the first 2003: Derrick Graham was the first American candidate for national first African American African American elected to the African American to serve the 57th
office from Kentucky.68 woman to be elected Warren County Fiscal Court.71 District.73 16 President of the Louisville 2001: Elaine L. Chao became the first Board of Aldermen.70 2003: Pamela R. Goodwin was the Asian American woman appointed to a first African American woman
President’s cabinet in US history.69 Circuit Court Judge in Fayette County.72 E NCOURAGING DIVERSITY IN KENTUCKY’ S LEADERS
Kentucky African American Heritage Commission Crane House broadened its mission to become an To identify and promote awareness of the signifi- Asian Center, with the goal of becoming the cant African American influences upon the premier regional organization providing educa- history and culture of Kentucky and to support tional services and cultural programs focused on and encourage the preservation of Kentucky Asia. African American heritage. Because African Americans have made significant contributions Japan-America Society of Kentucky to the social and cultural life of the Common- 167 West Main Street, Suite 1200 wealth, the African American Heritage Commis- Lexington, KY 40588 sion will create a deeper understanding of the (859) 231-7533 phone past accomplishments and ongoing influence of (859) 233-9407 fax African Americans on the heritage of the Com- [email protected] email monwealth. http://www.jask.org website
300 Washington Street Established in 1987, the Japan-America Society Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 of Kentucky (JASK) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical (502) 564-7005 phone membership organization dedicated to promoting (502) 564-5820 fax a better understanding of the business, cultural and social practices and customs of Japan and Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission Kentucky. Headquartered in Lexington, JASK All Kentuckians will recognize, appreciate and provides member events and services throughout Organizations understand the significant contributions Native the state. Americans have made to Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage. Through education and increased Organization of Chinese Americans, awareness, the people of Kentucky will under- Kentucky Chapter stand the histories, cultures and matters of P.O. Box 7526 concern to Native American peoples. Louisville, KY 40257 www.ocaky.org 300 Washington Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 OCA is a national organization dedicated to (502) 564-7005 phone advancing the social, political and economic (502) 564-5820 fax well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. Crane House: The Asia Institute 1244 South Third Street Jewish Community Center of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky 40203 3600 Dutchmans Lane (502) 635-2240 phone Louisville, KY 40205 (502) 635-7659 fax The Jewish Community Center is Jewish in [email protected] email purpose, community-wide in scope, and a center http://www.cranehouse.org/ website of cultural, educational, recreational, and social Crane House actively promotes cultural under- activities. standing among the peoples of the United States Hispanic Latino Coalition and Asia through education. Crane House opened (502) 636-9121 in 1987 as a Chinese cultural center, under the 224 Woodbine St leadership of Helen Lang, founder. In 1996, Louisville, KY 40208
2005 2006
Robert C. Asseo became the first Hispanic Bernice Dickerson is currently the oldest Amul Thapar becomes the first Indian
citizen to be appointed to the Kentucky serving elected official in Kentucky.75 American to serve as United States Attorney Commission on Human Rights.74 for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Court of Appeals Judge William E. McAnulty 17 Jr. becomes the first African-American on the
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The following are descriptions of some of the positions, both elected and non-elected, of the people who are featured in our directory.
Supreme Court Justices issue injunctions, writs of prohibition, writs of manda- The Supreme Court of Kentucky is the court of last mus, and hear appeals from district courts and adminis- resort and the final interpreter of state law. It consists trative agencies. One judge may serve more than one of seven justices who are elected from the seven county within a circuit. Some circuits contain only one appellate districts and serve eight-year terms. The county but have several judges, depending on popula- Chief Justice of the Commonwealth is chosen by his tion and caseload. Circuit judges serve eight-year terms. or her colleagues and serves a term of four years. The justices, as a panel, hear appeals of decisions from District Court Judges the lower courts and issue decisions or “opinions” on The District Court has limited jurisdiction, which means cases. The Supreme Court is also responsible for it hears only certain types of cases. Ninety percent of all establishing rules of practice and procedures for the Kentuckians involved in court proceedings appear in Court of Justice, which includes the conduct of judges District Court. Juvenile matters, city and county ordi- and attorneys. nances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, probate of wills, felony preliminary hearings, and civil cases involving State Senators $4,000 or less are heard in District Court. Guardianship State Senators must be at least 30 years old, be a citi- and conservatorship for disabled persons are in District zen of Kentucky, and have resided in the state at least 6 Court, as well as voluntary and involuntary mental com- Government years and in the district at least one year prior to the mitments and cases relating to domestic violence and election. Senators are elected for four-year terms, with abuse. If a district has a high population and a heavy Positions half the Senate elected every two years. They pass caseload, it may consist of only one county but have legislation, debate issues, and help allocate the proper several judges. In less populated areas, a district may assistance across Kentucky. encompass more than one county, but have only one judge who travels between the counties to hear cases. State Representatives State Representatives must be at least 24 years old, be County Commissioners/Magistrates a citizen of Kentucky, and have resided in the state at County Commissioners and Magistrates serve similar least 2 years and in the district at least 1 year prior to roles in various facets, but are different in others. County election. Representatives are elected for two-year terms Commissioners hold no other powers or duties outside in November following the regular session of the Gen- of those held as a member of the fiscal court; however, eral Assembly. The entire House is elected at the same they may perform marriages, if authorized. Magistrates time. The House is the other chamber of the Kentucky also serve on the county’s fiscal court and can perform General Assembly. (They more or less serve the same marriage if authorized. The position of magistrate is a role as the State Senators except for a few different constitutional position that must be filled, but County Constitutional variances.) Commissioners may also exist depending on the form of county government. Circuit Court Judges The Circuit Court is the court of general jurisdiction and hears civil matters involving more than $4,000.00. Cir- cuit courts have jurisdiction over cases involving capital offenses and felonies, divorces, adoptions, terminations of parental rights, land dispute title problems, and con- tested probates of will. Circuit courts have the power to
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School Board Members/ Councilmembers/Commissioners Superintendents Councilmembers/Commissioners hold a part time posi- School board members serve as key policy makers for tion under a Council/Manager form of government. They school districts and tailor their policies to work within compose the legislative body of the City. The members national and state guidelines. These members are key adopt the laws and policies for their local government. components to the community because they serve as They are usually responsible for appropriating funds to advocates for children and proper education. Superin- operate City government, adopting a budget to guide tendents are the chief official of the educational system expenditures and revenue, and defining the powers and within a given district. These individuals have the au- duties of appointed officers and employees. thority to create policy and supervise the district’s ac- tions. Combined with the school board, superintendents work towards allocating money appropriately and es- tablishing guidelines, both educationally and socially, for students to follow. School board members and superin- tendents work towards establishing a structured envi- ronment to assist children in reaching their maximum potential.
Mayors The Mayor serves as the official head of government within a city. The mayoral tasks include formulating Government policy, delivering city services, and establishing priori- ties for the entire city. Mayors must coordinate and Positions monitor policies to ensure they meet the goals of the community. Generally, mayors work with city councils or city commissioners and preside over city council meetings.
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Joan “Toni” Stringer Jacqueline Burnside Supreme Court Circuit Court District Judge Berea Board of Education District 30, Division 13 African American William McAnulty Denise Clayton 600 W Jefferson 700 W Jefferson Circuit Judge Louisville, 40202 Regina Churchill Louisville, 40202 Circuit 30, Division 4 African American Elizabethtown Board of 502-595-3430 700 W Jefferson Education African American African American Louisville, 40202 County Commissoners African American & Magistrates William Cofield Franklin County Board of State Senators Pamela Goodwine Rudolph Pettus Circuit Judge County Magistrate Education Circuit 22, Division 4 Christian County African American Gerald Neal 120 N Limestone 707 E 1st Street One Riverfront Plaza Lexington, 40507 Hopkinsville, 42240 Larry Conner 401 West Main Street, Suite 1807 African American African American Fayette County Board of Louisville, 40202 Education African American 502-584-8500 Gary Payne Charles McCutchen African American Circuit Judge County Magistrate Circuit 22, Division 2 Simpson County Terry Cunningham 120 N Limestone PO Box 242 Mason County Board of State Lexington, 40507 Franklin, 42134 Education Representatives African American 270-586-6711 African American African American Jesse Crenshaw Ann Elmore Government 121 Constitution Jefferson County Board of Lexington, 40507 District Court Cedric C. Burnam County Magistrate Education 859-259-1402 Positions Warren County African American African American Jerry Crosby 1015 Beauty Avenue District Judge Bowling Green, 42101 Daniel Fisher Derrick Graham District 12, Division 1 African American Eminence Board of Education 157 Bellemeade Drive 100 West Main Street African American Frankfort, 40601 LaGrange, 40031 502-223-1769 African American School Board William Greenwell African American Members Union County Board of Arnold Lynch Education Reginald Meeks District Judge Felix Akojie African American P.O. Box 757 District 3, Division 2 Paducah Board of Education Louisville, 40201 216 West Seventh Street African American Jerry Hopkins 502-772-1095 Hopkinsville, 42240 Providence Board of African American African American Randall Bartleson Education Harrodsburg Board of African American Darryl Owens Janice Martin Education 1300 West Broadway District Judge African American Brenda Jackson Louisville, 40203 District 30, Division 9 Shelby County Board of 502-584-6341 600 W Jefferson Carol Bransford Education African American Louisville, 40202 Fulton Board of Education African American African American African American Arnold Simpson Larry Jackson 28 West 5th Street Clyde Reed Wallis Brooks Mayfield Board of Education Covington, 41011 District Judge Paris Board of Education African American 859-261-6577 District 10, Division 1 African American African American 209 W High Street Ricky Johnson Hodgenville, 42748 Paris Board of Education African American African American
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James Keeton John Smith Maude Teegarden Mahlon Thomas Ashland Board of Education Henry County Board of Mayor of Germantown Councilmember of Bardwell African American Education P.O. Box 93 270-628-5415 African American Germantown, 41044 African American Darryll Lynch 606-883-3610 Christian County Board of Marvin Swann African American Benzell Bard Education Danville Board of Education Commissioner of Beaver Asian African American Harold Pittman Dam Mayor of Hazel 270-274-7106 Luther Mason Barkley Taylor P.O. Box 156 African American Scott County Board of Campbellsville Board of Hazel, 42049-0156 Education Education 270-492-6464 Lacey Griffey African American African American African American Councilmember of Benham 606-848-5506 Joseph Menez Chandra Varia Frank Stafford African American Beechwood Board of Floyd County Board of Mayor of Mortons Gap Education Education P.O. Box 367 Danny White Hispanic Indian Mortons Gap, 42440-0367 Councilmember of Benham 270-258-5362 606-848-5506 Pa Morehead-Johnson Debbie Vaughn African American African American Eminence Board of Education Fulton Board of Education African American African American Tessie Cecil Violet Farmer Mayor of New Haven Councilmember of Berea Valorie Morse Phillip West P.O. Box 98 859-986-8528 Henderson County Board of Russellville Board of New Haven, 40051-0098 African American Government Education Education 502-549-3569 African American African American Pacific Islander Billy Maxey Councilmember of Positions Venita Murphy Elaine Wilson Burkesville Providence Board of Somerset Board of Councilmembers & 270-864-5391 Education Education Commissioners African American African American African American Bernice Dickerson Earl Higgins Jacque Pope-Tarrence Phyllis Young Councilmember of Adairville Councilmember of Bowling Green Board of Scott County Board of 270-539-8501 Campbellsburg Education Education African American 859-498-9075 African American African American African American Danny Finch Councilmember of Adairville Brenda Ratliff Francis Clinkscales 270-532-9731 Knott County Board of Mayors Councilmember of Education African American Campbellsville African American 270-465-7011 Mike Irby Martha Elliot African American Kathy Reed Mayor of Burkesville Councilmember of Auburn 270-542-4149 Bardstown Board of P.O. Box 250 Howard Dillard African American Education Burkesville, 42717 Councilmember of Clinton African American 270-864-5391 270-653-6419 Francis Lydian Asian African American Danny Rutherford Councilmember of Bardstown 502-348-5947 Allen County Board of Billy Bradford Greg Owen African American Education Mayor of Elsmere Councilmember of Crofton Hispanic 318 Garvey Avenue 270-424-5111 Bill Sheckles Elsmere, 41018 African American Councilmember of Bardstown Dennis Smith 859-342-7911 502-348-3929 Hazard Board of Education African American African American African American
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Katherine Dixon Aaron Cunningham Paul Martin Anita Johnson Councilmember of Cumberland Commissioner of Fincastle Councilmember of Greenville Councilmember of 606-589-2107 African American 270-338-3966 Jeffersontown African American African American 502-267-8333 Wendell Stewart African American Randy White Commissioner of Franklin Annie Morehead Commissioner of Dover 270-586-4497 Councilmember of Guthrie James Beaumont African American African American 270-483-2511 Councilmember of LaGrange African American 502-222-1433 Roger Frazier Herbert Williams African American Councilmember of Drakesboro Commissioner of Franklin George Winters 270-476-8986 270-586-8073 Councilmember of Guthrie Denise Watts-Wilson African American African American 270-483-2511 Councilmember of LaGrange African American 502-222-1433 Barbara Chase Bias Tilford, Sr. African American Councilmember of Councilmember of Nettie Parker Earlington Georgetown Councilmember of George Brown 270-383-5364 African American Hardinsburg Councilmember of Lexington African American 270-756-2213 859-258-3205 Dunnie Markey African American African American Wanda Wilson Commissioner of Councilmember of Germantown Dan Doyle George Myers Earlington African American Councilmember of Councilmember of Lexington 270-383-5471 Hawesville 859-258-3200 Government African American Donna Ruark 270-927-8707 African American Commissioner of Germantown African American Anthony Bishop 606-883-3610 Jacque Wigginton Positions Councilmember of African American Fred Atkins Councilmember of Lexington Elizabethtown Councilmember of Hopkinsville 859-258-3200 270-737-5390 Jack Teegarden 270-886-7453 African American African American Commissioner of Germantown African American 606-883-3610 Cheri Bryant Eugene Jefferson African American Phillip Brooks Hamilton Councilmember of Elkton Councilmember of Hopkinsville Councilmember of Louisville 270-265-9877 William Mumphry 270-885-6980 502-574-1105 African American Commissioner of Ghent African American African American 502-347-9706 Laura Whitney African American Patricia Waddell-Bell Barbara Shanklin Councilmember of Eminence Councilmember of Hopkinsville Councilmember of Louisville 502-845-4159 William Webb 270-887-4000 502-574-1102 African American Councilmember of Glasgow African American African American 270-651-5131 Leeroy Winburn African American Randall Curry David Tandy Councilmember of Councilmember of Horse Councilmember of Louisville Eminence Jerry Cowherd Cave African American 502-845-4159 Councilmember of 270-786-2680 African American Greensburg African American George Unseld 270-932-4298 Councilmember of Louisville Jackie Renfro African American Vickie Rogers 502-574-1106 Councilmember of Evarts Councilmember of Horse African American 606-837-2477 Brooks Jackson Cave African American Councilmember of Greenup 270-786-2680 Leonard Watkins 606-473-7331 African American Councilmember of Louisville African American 502-574-2003 African American
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Mary Woolridge Doris Clark-Parham Henry Smith Tom Howard Councilmember of Louisville Councilmember of Murray Councilmember of Princeton Councilmember of West 502-574-1103 270-762-0350 270-365-9575 Buechel African American African American African American 502-459-4400 African American Bennie Massey Danny Hudspeth Jeannette Stephens Councilmember of Lynch Councilmember of Murray Councilmember of Radcliff Chet Riley 606-848-5624 270-762-0350 270-351-4714 Councilmember of African American African American African American Williamsburg 606-549-6033 Darnell Hipsher Lonnie Hardin Robert Blythe African American Councilmember of Commissioner of New Castle Commissioner of Richmond Manchester 502-845-5750 859-623-1000 606-598-3456 African American African American African American Shirley Gillespie Valoise Owens Mahendra Varia Councilmember of Oak Councilmember of Shelbyville Councilmember of Martin Grove 502-633-8000 606-285-9335 270-439-4646 African American Asian African American Jessie Varner Johnny Jackson Annetta Richmond Commissioner of Smiths Councilmember of Mayfield Councilmember of Oak Grove 270-247-1981 Grove 270-563-4014 African American 270-439-4646 African American Government African American Patrick Spradling Willie Ellery Commissioner of Jim Glenn Councilmember of Springfield Positions Meadowview Estates Commissioner of Owensboro 859-336-5440 502-574-3587 270-687-8550 African American American Indian African American Bobby Wilkinson Phillip Duncan Robert Coleman Councilmember of Stanford Councilmember of Monticello Commissioner of Paducah 859-236-4561 606-348-0167 270-442-1502 African American African American African American Sydney Kirsch James Sharber Herman Hutsell Commissioner of Taylorsville Councilmember of Mortons Commissioner of Paris 502-477-3235 Gap 859-987-2110 African American 270-258-5362 African American African American Luther Bland Emma Boards Councilmember of Versailles James Ralls Commissioner of Park City 859-873-5436 Councilmember of Mount 270-749-5695 African American Sterling African American 859-498-8725 Mary Ellen Bradley African American Anne Sleet Councilmember of Versailles Councilmember of Perryville 859-873-5436 Mary Shirley 859-332-8941 African American Councilmember of Munfordville African American 270-524-5664 African American
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Timeline Notes Kentucky Veterans Minority Statistics The following data was obtained from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, VetPop2004, version 1.0. 1 The University of Kentucky World Wide 44 See footnote 2. Web Subject Catalog. Notable Kentucky 45 See footnote 2. The Office of Policy in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for administering a range of programs and analyses concerning veteran surveys, demographics, and population estimates. African Americans: Activists, Civil Rights. 46 See footnote 2. Within the Office of Policy, the Office of the Actuary (OACT) develops estimates and projections of the Accessed July 12, 2005.
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