2001 Annual Report EnsuringEnsuring EqualityEquality InIn KentuckyKentucky TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISCRIMINATION IS AGAINST THE LAW...... 2

COMMITMENT IN ACTION = SUCCESS...... 3

ENSURING EQUALITY

THROUGH CIVIL RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT...... 4

THROUGH CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATION...... 8

THROUGH CIVIL RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP...... 9

THROUGH CIVIL RIGHTS PROMOTION ...... 10

THROUGH UNITY 2001 Commission on Human Rights Commissioners...... 12 Kentucky Commission on Human Rights 2001 Staff...... 13

Kentucky Revised Statute 344.020 Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Kentucky Commission on Human 332 W. Broadway Rights Mandate Suite 700 Louisville, Kentucky 40202 To safeguard all individuals within the state 502.595.4024 from discrimination because of familial status, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age 800.292.5566 40 and over, or because of the person's status [email protected] as a qualified individual with a disability as www.state.ky.us/agencies2/kchr defined in KRS 344.010 and KRS 344.030; thereby to protect their interest in personal dig- nity and freedom from humiliation, to make available to the state their full productive capacities, to secure the state against domes- tic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions, to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare, and to fur- ther the interest, rights, and privileges of indi- viduals within the state. To Our Governor, Allies and Friends

We are pleased to present the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights annual report for the fiscal year of 2001, which covers the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. The theme of this year’s report – Ensuring Equality In Kentucky – embodies our mission and our task as we carry out the day- to-day business of this state agency. The Commission has been charged to eradicate discrimination in Kentucky through civil rights enforcement, education, partnerships and promotion.

The proud history of our agency was complemented by the events of this year. For four decades, KCHR has opened the doors of opportunity for thousands of people by enforcing and highlighting the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. The 40-year anniversary celebration was the culmination of much work and dedication on the part of the commissioners, staff and the advising committee led by Governor Paul E. Patton.

It was an honor to establish the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame, a tool that will work to educate and to promote the mandate of equality to people in Kentucky for all time. The Commission will con- tinue to induct new Hall of Fame members whose valiant strides have made Kentucky a pioneer in civil rights.

Through commitment and dedication, we will continue to have a strong hand in the war against dis- crimination. With our determination and the diligence of our allies, step by step, the victory against big- otry and prejudice of every kind will be ours.

We appreciate your leadership and support, and look forward to working with all of you in continuing to ensure equality in the great Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Priscilla Johnson Beverly Watts Chair Executive Director EENSURINGNSURING EEQUALITYQUALITY Discrimination is against the law

he Kentucky because of: Commission on T Human Rights Race (KCHR) is the branch of Sex state government created to Age 40 and over ensure equality in Kentucky. Disability The Commission's pri- Color mary purpose is to act as Religion the guardian of peoples' National Origin civil rights by enforcing the Familial Status “Injustice Kentucky Civil Rights Act. anywhere is a Retaliation Another responsibility of threat to justice People in Kentucky are KCHR is to ensure that protected from these types everywhere.” people in Kentucky are of discrimination in the fol- Martin Luther King, Jr. aware of their equal rights lowing environments: under the law.

KCHR works diligently Employment through education, partner- Public ships and the promotion of Accommodations civil rights to accomplish Financial this important goal. Transactions Housing With headquarters in Louisville and the Northern The Commission body Kentucky office in rules on complaints, deter- Covington, KCHR investi- mines damages and gates and litigates com- enforces the Civil Rights Act plaints of unlawful discrimi- with all the authority of a nation. court of law. The Kentucky Civil Rights Act makes it illegal to dis- criminate against anyone

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“Since 1960, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has been a leader and a powerful advocate for tolerance, justice and civil rights. You have long recognized that we must always remain vigilant to the forces of ignorance and prejudice that would seek to use our differences to divide us. I commend you for your efforts to advance the ideals of unity and justice in our country.” Letter from President Bill Clinton, June 29, 2000

was marked KCHR premiered the The Commission will induct 2001by the cele- historic public awareness new members at public bration of achievements by and education project – events on a periodic basis. the Kentucky Commission The Kentucky Civil Rights on Human Rights. Hall of Fame. This special KCHR unveiled the On July 18, 2000, we recognition will serve as an Kentucky Civil Rights Hall commemorated our 40th ongoing monument to brave of Fame sculpture by anniversary with a public men and women from the artist Garry Bibb. The outreach gala at the past and present who have giant steel, bridge-shaped Louisville Gardens. Over led Kentucky in the struggle work displays photographs 600 people attended. for equality and justice in of the inductees, and acts Designed to raise aware- many civil rights arenas. It as a beacon for the promo- ness of civil and human is the first and only such tion of civil rights in the rights, the occasion high- medium in the state. Commonwealth. lighted the contributions of Twenty-two inaugural KCHR, the first state KCHR premiered its agency in the south to have new 10-minute documen- enforcement powers over tary of the civil rights civil rights violations. movement in Kentucky The event garnered televi- 4040 and the historical sion, radio and newspaper progress of the agency. coverage in Louisville, inductees were announced The video features Lexington and throughout at a special ceremony – the Governor Edward Breathitt the state as officials talked highlight of the anniversary who signed the Kentucky about Kentucky civil and festivities. Citizens through- Civil Rights Act; Galen human rights progress in out Kentucky nominated 80 Martin, the first executive the last 40 years. The cele- civil and human rights lead- director of KCHR; and bration was video-streamed ers. Senator Georgia Powers live via the Internet and was who originated Kentucky broadcast on the civil rights legisla- Insight Cable tion. The history Community of KCHR and Access Kentucky civil Channel. rights is told through their stories. Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Sculpture created by artist Garry Bibb

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CHR administers ber of discrimination cases on average, for KCHR to the Kentucky Civil processed has almost dou- close a case. The average K Rights Act and bled in the last 10 years. employment case age was ensures that the principles Case closures have more 248 days, and the average of equal opportunity are fol- than tripled. public accommodations lowed in the case age was 148 days. Commonwealth. This year, staff processed Housing cases actually 5,000 intakes. Enforcement dropped in average age Our responsibility is to and litigation staff from an already low 125 safeguard all individuals processed 629 cases, clos- days in 2000, to 119 days within the state from dis- ing 310. KCHR negotiated in 2001. crimination because of $115,000 in conciliations for familial status, race, color, Kentucky complainants, The agency maintains a religion, national origin, sex, and reached $25,003 in successful federal govern- age 40 and over, or settlements. Probable ment affiliation through part- because of the person’s cause cases resulted in nerships with the U.S. status as a qualified individ- awards of $20,000. Equal Opportunity ual with a disability. Commission (EEOC) and We are proud of our the U.S. Department of KCHR aggressively excellent process structure. Housing and Urban enforces the law. The num- It takes less than one year, Development (HUD).

700 600 “The mind of a bigot 500 is like 400 1991 the pupil of 2001 the eye; 300 the more light 200 you pour on 100 it, the more it will contract.” 0 Oliver Wendell Holmes

PC issued Cases closedConciliations Dismissed/NPC Cases processedComplaints filed Withdrawals w/S

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Why Complaints Filed (Basis)

Basis No. Percentage Retaliation

Race 130 46.3% Fam. Status Sex 41 14.6% Disability 30 10.7% Nat. Origin Race Retaliation 28 10.0% Age 22 7.8% Disability Familial Status 19 6.8% Religion National Origin 6 2.1% Religion 3 1.0% Color 2 0.7% Color Smoking 0 0.0% Age 281 Sex

Distribution of Complaints

Complaint Area No. Percentage Housing Employment 165 66.27% Housing 57 22.89% Public Accommodation 27 10.84% Financial Transaction 0 0% 249 Public Accommodation

Employment

Outcomes of Complaints Closed

Withdrawals w/settlement Complaint Area No. Percentage

No Probable Cause 270 85.71% Withdrawals Conciliations 18 5.71% Withdrawals 14 4.44% Withdrawals with Settlement 8 2.54% Conciliations Probable Cause 5 1.59%

315 No Probable Cause

Probable Cause

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CHR’s duty is to receive, Once the complaint is filed, behalf of the complainant to con- initiate, investigate, seek to KCHR staff will undertake a thor- ciliate, persuade or litigate in mat- Kconciliate, hold hearings ough, impartial and objective ters concerning the discrimination on, and rule upon complaints investigation. An enforcement offi- complaint. alleging violations of the Kentucky cer will conduct interviews and In the event that no conciliation Civil Rights Act. gather facts from the person mak- settlement can be reached, ing the complaint and those who KCHR Commissioners will con- Filing a Complaint have been charged with discrimi- duct a hearing. KCHR attorneys A person who believes he/she nation. represent the person who is mak- has been illegally discriminated ing the discrimination complaint at against may contact KCHR by Findings the hearing. Hearings are similar phone or in person. This begins If after investigating the com- to civil trials. the complaint process. An plaint, KCHR does not find evi- The evidence is presented at enforcement officer will listen to dence to support the complaint, the hearing. Then the the complaint and ask questions. the person who filed the com- Commission will either dismiss Complaints must be filed on a plaint and those who have been the case or issue a final order. timely basis. Complaints in public charged with discrimination will accommodations, employment, be notified. The complaint will Enforcement financial transactions and retalia- then be dismissed. Complaints When the Commission deter- tion must be filed within 180 days can only be dismissed by the mines that illegal discrimination of the incident. Housing com- Commissioners. has occurred, the parties charged plaints must be filed within one When the evidence is strong with discrimination may be year of the incident. All complaints enough to believe that illegal dis- ordered to cease and desist from must be signed and notarized. crimination has probably any further discrimination and to occurred, a finding of “probable remedy past discrimination. A Conciliation cause” will be determined. Only a remedy can include a monetary KCHR staff will work to concili- small percentage of complaints award, policy change, employ- ate the complaint. Conciliation lead to a finding of probable ment reinstatement or accommo- involves negotiating between the cause. dation in housing. parties who have been charged Commission final orders have with discrimination and the per- Litigation and Administrative the effect of those by a court of son(s) who made the complaint. Hearing law. The Commission may ask a Conciliation talks can lead to a After investigation leads to a circuit court to enforce the order. settlement, which can include a probable cause finding, the com- A Commission decision may be monetary award. plaint moves from the investiga- appealed to a circuit court within tion phase to the litigation phase. 30 days of the order. Investigation KCHR staff attorneys work on

“As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.” Marian Anderson

6 Complaints by County

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION Boone 1 Bourbon 1 Campbell 1 Jefferson 19 Simpson 1 Trigg 1 Warren 1 Woodford 2 TOTAL 27 HOUSING

Boone 4 Campbell 2 Christian 5 Franklin 8 Hardin 8 Kenton 6 Logan 2 Madison 4 EMPLOYMENT Carroll 1 Jefferson 59 Pike 1 McCracken 2 Christian 3 Kenton 6 Pulaski 2 Mercer 2 Adair 1 Clark 1 Knox 2 Rowan 1 Monroe 1 Allen 1 Clinton 1 Larue 1 Russell 1 Ohio 1 Barren 2 Daviess 9 Lewis 1 Scott 2 Scott 7 Boone 2 Fayette 8 Lincoln 1 Shelby 1 Warren 4 Boyd 1 Franklin 8 Madison 1 Union 3 Woodford 1 Boyle 2 Grayson 3 Marion 1 Warren 5 TOTAL 57 Caldwell 2 Hardin 4 McCracken 5 Washington 2 Calloway 4 Harrison 1 Nelson 3 Woodford 1 Campbell 3 Henderson 3 Ohio 1 TOTAL 165 Henry 1 Oldham 4 Note: Housing complaints in Jefferson and Fayette Counties are filed with those local commissions and are not reflected above. Case Studies Restaurant owner found guilty of discrimination Conciliation brings back local commission

On March 30, 2001, the When he regained con- The Gentlemen’s Unlimited, bers were predominantly Commission conducted a sciousness, Mr. McClure a non-profit civic organization, African American. quasi-judicial review in the discovered he had been and Kenneth Holt, president The parties agreed to con- case of McClure v. Jones moved from the dining room of the organization in ciliate the matter. On Nov. 30, dba D’s Place Restaurant. to the kitchen floor. Franklin, alleged that 2000, the Commission The Commission found Mr. Jones told Mr. Gentlemen’s was discriminat- approved the conciliation and Mr. Jones guilty of unlawful McClure to get out and stay ed against in a public accom- its stipulations that the City of discrimination against Mr. out and never come back. modation when denied the Franklin compensate the McClure on the basis of dis- When Mr. McClure full and equal enjoyment of complainants in the amount ability, which is in violation returned on the following the city’s facilities due to race. of $25,000, issue a letter of of the Kentucky Civil Rights day, Mr. Jones made him The complainants alleged apology to Gentlemen’s Act public accommodation leave a second time. they were forced to cancel Unlimited, and reactivate the provisions. the second day of the annual local Human Rights Mr. Jones was found in fund-raising basketball tour- Commission. According to Mr. default for failing to defend nament because their mem- McClure’s complaint: himself or participate in the On Feb. 16, 1998, he suf- proceeding. fered an epileptic seizure He was ordered to pay Mr. “We’ve chosen the path to equality, don’t while having dinner at D’s McClure $5,000 for embar- let them turn us around.” Place Restaurant in rassment and humiliation. Geraldine Ferraro Hickman, Ky.

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ivil rights educa- April in conjunction with agencies tion is key to end- like HUD and Metropolitan ing discrimination Housing Coalition. This year was “O, let my land be C the 33rd anniversary of the a land where in Kentucky. Our compre- Kentucky Civil Rights Act and the Liberty Is crowned hensive programs share U.S. Fair Housing Act. Events tools needed to prevent ille- included Lexington-Fayette with no false patri- gal discrimination and uti- Urban County Human Rights otic wreath, lize the strengths found in Commission Seventh Annual Fair But opportunity is Housing Program, KCHR Fair diversity. real, and life is Housing Proclamation Signing free, The Commission prac- with Governor Paul E. Patton, tices a proactive approach and the Metropolitan Housing Equality is in the to civil rights education, Coalition Predatory Lending air we breathe...” Seminar. Langston Hughes, from underscoring the responsi- the poem, bility and legal obligation of Fair Housing Training “Let America Be America every individual to treat oth- Seminars were presented to the Again” ers with equality, fairness Governor’s Housing Conference; and respect. Lake Cumberland Board of This year, KCHR con- Realtors; A Pass Weikel Realtors, Inc.; Bowling Green, Ky. Assoc. ducted 24 training sessions of Realtors; Edgeland, Ky., for the communities we Assoc. of Realtors; Henderson, serve, with approximately Ky. Assoc. of Realtors, the 1,000 people attending. Kentucky Housing Authority; and Over 28,000 information the Louisville Apartment Assoc. brochures and posters were Fair Employment Training distributed to industries, Seminars were held for employ- businesses, educators, stu- ers and human resource profes- dents and the citizens of sionals throughout the the Commonwealth. Commonwealth. Participants learned Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Navigating Kentucky Civil and Fair Employment Practice Rights, a special seminar held Agencies (FEPA) compliance during the commission’s 40th year standards. This also included anniversary celebration on July sexual harassment and diversity 19, 2000, was attended by over training. Among the participants 200 people who learned about were the Kentucky Housing segments of the Kentucky Civil Corporation, Governor’s Equal Rights Act equal employment Employment Opportunity provisions, how to respond to Conference, Kentucky This year, KCHR created a giant educational display complaints, how complaints are panel for use at public events. Through a photo- Commission on Women, enhanced timeline, it tells the story of state civil investigated, and best practices Women’s Coalition of Richmond, rights development and enforcement. In front of the businesses can undertake to and the National Council of display, above, are (left to right) civil rights leader uphold human rights. Negro Women Louisville of Louisville, former KCHR Chair Howard Mann and KCHR Chair Priscilla Johnson. Leadership Conference. National Fair Housing Month programs were held throughout

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uccessful enforcement grams to highlight diversity and assisting with the appointment of and promotion of civil raise awareness for many people. new commissioners. Srights is strengthened by In 2001, KCHR participated in We helped the cities of Franklin local human rights commissions 30 local commission meetings, and Murray to reactivate those and organization partnerships with providing instructions on process- local commissions. KCHR. ing complaints, operational expert- We assisted in bringing Kentucky is fortunate in having ise, and distributing educational Southern Poverty Law Center dedicated local commissions to materials. We regularly participat- Executive Director Morris Dees to help carry out the mandate of civil ed in local commission events and speak for the Ashland rights. visited commission offices. Commission. Organizations that team with Staff worked with the Danville KCHR provide services and pro- Human Rights Commission,

2001 Local Human Rights Partners 2001 Organization Partners

Ashland Human Rights Commission -100 Black Men of Louisville Community Richard Munn, Chair -A. Philip Randolph Institute -Kentuckiana Metroversity -ACLU of Kentucky -Kentucky County School Bardstown Human Rights Commission -African American Catholic Board Kathy Reed, Chair Ministries -Kentucky Rainbow Coalition -AFSCME of Kentucky -Legal Aid Society of Bowling Green Human Rights Commission -Business and Professional Louisville Gwen Downs, Executive Director Women River City -Lincoln Foundation Covington Human Rights Commission -Cathedral Heritage -Louisville NAACP Rev. Donald Smith, Chair Foundation -Louisville Tenants -Center for Women and Association Danville-Boyle County Human Rights Commission Families -Louisville Urban League Bennie Phillips-Chair -Children's Law Center -Martin Luther King, Jr. State -Church Women United of the Commission Franklin Human Rights Commission Louisville area -Metropolitan Housing Deb Thompson, Chair -Coalition for the Homeless Coalition -Covington Police Department -National Association of Henderson-Henderson County Human Rights Commission Jeffrey Gregory, Executive Director -Education Equity Task Force Human Rights Workers -Fair Housing Council -National Coalition Building Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission -Fairness Campaign Institute - Louisville Chapter Bernard Standard, Executive Director -Federal Bureau of -National Conference for Investigation Community and Justice Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission -Fellowship of Reconciliation -National Council of Jewish William Wharton, Executive Director -Fund for Women Women - Louisville chapter -Intergovernmental Black -National Council of Negro Louisville-Jefferson County Human Relations Commission History Committee Women - Louisville chapter Phyllis Atiba Brown, Executive Director -International Association of -NETWORK Mayfield Human Rights Commission Official Human Rights -Northern Kentucky African Teresa Cantrell, Director Agencies American Heritage Task -Jane Roberta Summers Force Midway, Versailles and Woodford County Human Rights Foundation -Northern Kentucky NAACP Commission -Jefferson Board of Education -Peace Education Program Larry Blackford, Chair -Jefferson County Clerk -Planned Parenthood of -Jefferson County Community Kentucky, Inc. Owensboro Human Relations Commission Action Committee -Subcommittee for Equity and William Dixon, Executive Director -Jefferson County Police Justice for All Youth Department -Tri County and Kentucky Paducah Human Rights Commission Stanley Beauchamp, Executive Director -Jewish Community Alliance Against Racists and Federation of Louisville Political Repression Russellville-Logan County Human Rights Commission -Kentuckiana Interfaith William B. Elliott, Chair

9 EENSURINGNSURING EEQUALITYQUALITY ed by ness, and share ongoing issues. Executive information and his- Our website car- LDirector tory. ries up-to-date infor- Beverly Watts, who Other programs mation about civil 2002 Calendar also serves as key also captured news- rights news, KCHR spokesperson, paper, television and procedures, special Kentucky Commission on KCHR vigorously radio coverage. events, and links to Human Rights carries out its man- Through special human and civil date to help people events, Kentucky rights websites. July 18, 2001 2001 Kentucky Civil Rights in Kentucky under- families, students, KCHR publishes Hall of Fame at Actors stand the impor- educators and busi- a brochure and liter- Theatre, Louisville. tance of civil rights ness professionals ature line that and their right to had several opportu- explains civil rights July 21 - 26, 2001 equality. nities to gain infor- and how to file dis- International Association of Human Rights Agencies 53rd Strategy includes mation and under- crimination com- Annual Conference, producing and par- standing. plaints. This year, Cincinnati, Ohio. ticipating in a large Staff members brochures in number of pro- utilized events to Spanish were intro- November 10, 2001 grams. gather public com- duced. KCHR Town Forum: Bridging th the Digital Divide, Seelbach This year, our 40 ments and concerns, The quarterly Hotel, Louisville. anniversary and the then report back to Human Rights introduction of the policy-makers. Report newsletter, January 14, 2002 Kentucky Civil Discrimination which shares civil KCHR Martin Luther King, Jr. Rights Hall of Fame complaint news was rights news and Legacy Celebration, University, created a remark- reported by media information, is sent Louisville. able opportunity to throughout the year, to a mailing list of raise public aware- drawing attention to over 3,000. February 11, 2002 KCHR presents proclamation at Kentucky Center for the Arts during HIV Awareness Week. Gallery of Great Black February 20, 2002 Kentuckians Dr. Frank Great Black Kentuckians Moxley Poster Unveiling poster unveiling of Carl Dr. Moxley autographed Brashear, real-life hero of the posters with the help of film, Men of Honor. KCHR partner, Bowling Green Human Rights’ Linda McCray. April 2002 National Fair Housing Month. KCHR multi-event sponsor- ship and training presenta- tions.

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The Gallery of Great Black of its Martin Luther King, Jr. Northern Kentucky University Kentuckians Leadership Youth and Adult Leadership for Changing Times Four new posters were intro- Awards, and the Executive Kentucky Attorney General’s Health duced into this series and Director’s Community Service Summit on Empowering the Black announced through public unveil- Award. Area media covered the Community in the 21st Century ing events. event on television and in newspa- Kentucky Annual State Fair KCHR created the Gallery in pers. 1970, to recognize the achieve- Lexington Roots and Heritage Festival ments of who Annual Town Forum National Center for African American were neglected in traditional histo- Achieving equal education for Leadership Conference ries, and to introduce them into Jefferson County Public School Governor’s Conference on Latin classrooms. students was the focus of the America The new posters are of Dr. KCHR Sixth Annual Town Forum. Louisville/Jefferson County Race Frank Moxley of Bowling Green, Over 100 people attended the free Relations Conference pioneer in education; Ed Hamilton event on Nov. 9, 2000, in the Kentucky State University, “Meet of Louisville, sculptor; the late Jane Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. ” documentary Summers of Covington, cam- A panel of experts briefed the event paigner for social justice; and public on concerns and programs. Owensboro/Henderson NAACP Health Jimmy Ellis of Louisville, World Washington D.C. civil rights attor- Fair and Services Boxing Hall of Fame member. This ney William Taylor talked about his Racial Healing Institute year, the series introduced match- experience during desegregation. ing gallery bookmarks. The event was taped and aired five times by Insight Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Communications cable television. Celebration Town forums are held in con- Over 100 people attended junction with the Louisville the15th Annual Martin Luther King, Defender Minority Exposition each Jr. Legacy Celebration on Jan. 16, year. KCHR staff participate in the 2001, at the Cathedral of the exhibition, sharing information, Assumption in Louisville. Among answering questions and gather- the four speakers was former ing feedback. Kentucky Governor (1963 - 1967) Edward Breathitt, Jr., who in 1966, Exhibitions and Public Affairs signed the Kentucky Civil Rights Participation Executive Director Beverly Watts Act into law. KCHR participated in confer- (above) represents the agency as an Other speakers were Raoul ences, exhibitions and partnership international spokesperson. This Cunningham, NAACP National events to publicize Kentucky’s year, she finished her first term as Voter Fund (Kentucky State) commitment to civil rights: International Association of Official Director; John Johnson, NAACP Human Rights Agencies president, Northern Kentucky University Speak National Programs Department Out leading human rights agencies in civil Director; and James Clyburn, U.S. rights advocacy all over the world. Congressman of South Carolina 17th Annual Outstanding Ms. Watts was asked to talk about Women of Northern Kentucky civil rights and the work of KCHR and Congressional Black Caucus Addressing Law Enforcement Chair. Injustice Public Forum throughout the year in U.S. speaking engagements and conferences. KCHR announced the winners Kentucky NAACP Annual Conference

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2001 Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Commissioners

he Kentucky Statutes Chapter 13B train- Commission on ing to help commissioners T Human Rights con- better serve the public. vened 12 times in 2001, and Through this training, com- processed 315 discrimina- missioners are also able to tion complaints to closure. earn status as hearing offi- KCHR hosted a mandato- cers. ry Kentucky Revised Priscilla Johnson Chair

Robert Bowling William Cleves Thurmond Coleman, Sr. Henry Curtis Sue G. Dowdy Middlesboro Covington Louisville Frankfort Russell

Annazette Fields Deborah Kent Lawrence Smith Mary Ann Stewart Y. Denise Payne Wade Murray Louisville Radcliff Crestview Hills Louisville

“Each of you has greatness in you. Each of you is able to serve and to speak up for the truth in which you believe.” Beverly Watts, KCHR Executive Director, NAACP Youth workshop, 2001

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Kentucky Commission on Human Rights 2001 Staff

Beverly L. Watts Adrienne Henderson Morgan Ransdell Executive Director Enforcement Officer Attorney

Linda Thompson Jerry Johnson RESEARCH AND INFORMATION Executive Secretary Enforcement Officer Cynthia Fox Western Kentucky Field ADMINISTRATION Joseph Lally Supervisor Enforcement Officer Anna Adams Kumaran Muthusami Finance and Personnel Douglas Lanier Research Projects Supervisor Manager Enforcement Officer Victoria Dempsey DeOndrea Bowdre Leslie Marlin Information Officer Administrative Specialist Enforcement Officer Floyd Buckner Shirley Pasley Wanda Melvin Webmaster and Graphic Administrative Specialist Enforcement Officer Designer

ENFORCEMENT Troy Roberts Glenda Green Leslie Jones Enforcement Officer Human Rights Representative Staff Assistant & Branch Manager John Willis Jackie Ford Enforcement Officer Field Representative Dianne London Administrative Secretary Cynthia Thornburg Housing Supervisor NORTHERN KENTUCKY OFFICE Joseph T. Brown Pamela Taylor Michael Foree Employment and Public Northern Kentucky Field Office Enforcement Officer Accommodations Supervisor Supervisor

Ann Stivers LEGAL Darla Simpson Administrative Specialist Alteata McWilliams Administrative Secretary Attorney David Alexander Enforcement Officer During the 2001 reporting year, the Kentucky Commission Anne Hardy on Human Rights operated with a budget of $2,228,600, Enforcement Officer and with an average 38 full-time employees, and 11 com- missioners.

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