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• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues May rulings
  Thursday, May 15, 2008
  The Commission accepted four conciliation agreements, dismissed 28 cases with findings of no probable cause, accepted two withdrawals with private, undisclosed settlements, and accepted four withdrawals without settlements but with a right to file a private suit.
• Human Rights Commission presents "Is Equal-Quality Education a Dream, Deferred?"
  Tuesday, May 13, 2008
  Following its board meeting Thursday, the state Human Rights Commission will present a panel of experts to brief the public on the status of education desegregation in Kentucky.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues April rulings
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners today issued a default order finding the respondent guilty of discrimination in the matter of Edward Elfalan v. Headliners – Louisville, LLC (formerly JP 4th Street Line, LLC) (d/b/a Red Cheetah Lounge) in Louisville, Ky.
• Join the Governor and KY Human Rights Commission for the signing of the Fair Housing Month Proclamation
  Thursday, April 17, 2008
  Governor Steven Beshear will sign the April is Fair Housing Month in Kentucky proclamation. The public is invited to this free event!
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues March rulings
  Monday, April 07, 2008
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Board of Commissioners today ruled to accept one discrimination case conciliation. It dismissed 27 complaints with findings of no probable cause and accepted three withdrawals with private settlements of undisclosed amounts and five withdrawals without settlement but with a right to sue.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights issues February Rulings
  Tuesday, February 26, 2008
• Plans underway to publish Kentucky's Black Heritage Second Edition
  Friday, February 22, 2008
  The Kentucky Human Rights Commission will form a special committee to help develop a second edition to its 1971 educational and historical book, Kentucky's Black Heritage.
• HUD presents grant funding to state Human Rights Commission for Immigrant and Refugee Education and Outreach
  Tuesday, January 22, 2008
  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) presented today a check to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for just under $100,000 at the commission’s monthly meeting at KCHR headquarters in Louisville.
• HUD to present at monthly Human Rights Commission Hearings
  Friday, January 18, 2008
  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will present a check to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights for just under $100,000 at the beginning of the commission’s monthly meeting.
• Release of The Status of Minorities and Women in State Government Report
  Monday, November 26, 2007
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) released a new report at the October Commission meeting held yesterday at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The Status of Minorities and Women in State Government analyzes state employee data that the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet shares with the KCHR. The report provides a glance at the progress of the largest employer in Kentucky with regard to Affirmative Action and equality in pay.
• New Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame Inductees
  Monday, November 26, 2007
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Saturday inducted 19 members to the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights announces new executive director
  Monday, November 26, 2007
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights announced its new executive director today during the agency’s regular monthly meeting.
• Governor Fletcher Appoints Members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Monday, November 26, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed eight members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and reappointed one member. Henry Curtis will serve as chair.
• Lincoln inducted at September meeting to Hall of Fame
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners today inducted President Abraham Lincoln into the 2007 Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
• Statement regarding the current KKK activities in Western Kentucky
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  Media in Western Kentucky this week have contacted Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Executive Director John Johnson about alleged recent activity of the Ku Klux Klan in Morgantown, Owensboro and Bowling Green.
• State Human Rights Executive Director asks FBI to Investigate death of Georgetown College Student
  Friday, November 16, 2007
  Executive Director John Johnson of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights is asking the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct its own investigation of the death of a Georgetown College student.
• Governor Fletcher Appoints Members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Wednesday, November 07, 2007
  Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed eight members to the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and reappointed one member.
• Announcing the call for nominations to the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame
  Friday, February 16, 2007
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights invites you to nominate someone you would like to see honored for the 5th Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
• A statement from the Human Rights Commission upon the death of Galen Martin
  Wednesday, December 20, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights grieves the loss of the patriarch of the first state human rights commission south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
• December 2006 Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Thursday, December 14, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners today ruled to accept six conciliation agreements to resolve discrimination complaints in Kentucky.
• October 2006 Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Thursday, December 07, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners on Oct. 27, 2006, ruled to accept one conciliation agreement to resolve discrimination complaints in Kentucky.
• Second Annual Kentucky Hispanic and Immigrant Networking Summit
  Thursday, December 07, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) held its second annual Kentucky Hispanic and Immigrant Networking Summit on Sept. 29, 2006, at the UK Cooperative Extension Office in Shelbyville, Ky.
• Commission holds Color of Justice Program at Northern Kentucky University
  Wednesday, December 06, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights on Sept. 30, 2006, held its Color of Justice program to encourage minority youth to consider careers in the law.
• September 2006 Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Wednesday, December 06, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners on Sept. 19, 2006, dismissed 29 discrimination cases.
• August 2006 Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Wednesday, December 06, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners on August 24, 2006, approved two conciliation agreements.
• July 2006 Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Tuesday, December 05, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners on July 27, 2006, approved one conciliation agreement.
• Laurel Cookie Factory ordered to award damages disabled former employee
  Tuesday, December 05, 2006
  Commission finds hearing loss is not grounds for dismissal in this employment disability discrimination case.
• June Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Tuesday, December 05, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) Board of Commissioners today approved three conciliation agreements
• 42nd Great Black Kentuckian is retired judge and civil rights attorney
  Wednesday, October 25, 2006
  As a black student, he wasn't allowed in law schools in his home state in the 1940s, but when he later returned with law degree in-hand, he helped win a case that integrated Kentucky's law schools. About his life, he says, "I was always willing to try, I was never going to back down, I was willing to take the challenge, win, lose, or draw.”
• Human Rights director today gets national judges award for state Color of Justice program working with minority students
  Thursday, October 05, 2006
  For the past year, the state human rights commission has been holding The Color of Justice program for young minority students from many walks of life who want to be lawyers and judges one day, and some who fear the dream is beyond their grasps. Today, the state agency was recognized for this effort by the National Association of Women Judges in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• May 2006 Rulings of the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights
  Wednesday, May 17, 2006
  May 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• Amish storeowner ordered to serve shunned customer
  Friday, April 21, 2006
  Amish storeowner ordered to serve shunned customer in religious discrimination case
• Color of Justice at UK
  Friday, April 14, 2006
  Program to introduce minorities to careers in law
• NKU displays Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame
  Thursday, March 23, 2006
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights unveiled a section of its Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame at Northern Kentucky University
• March 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Tuesday, March 14, 2006
  March 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• Human Rights and Louisville Metro celebrate Kentucky Human Rights International Day
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  Fifty people attended the first open house for immigrants in Kentucky to meet government officials
• February 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Tuesday, February 21, 2006
  February 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• 41st Great Black Kentuckian was Broadway star
  Friday, February 17, 2006
  This native of Danville and Somerset was the first "Porgy" in the Gerswin classic and received an oscar nomination for the famous "Unchained Melody."
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights releases police diversity study
  Monday, January 30, 2006
  A new study examines diversity in law enforcement agencies in Kentucky
• January 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Tuesday, January 24, 2006
  January 2006 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• December 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Wednesday, December 14, 2005
  December 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• October 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Thursday, October 27, 2005
  October 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• 40th Great Black Kentuckian was famous inventor
  Friday, October 14, 2005
  New member of the Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians Poster series invented the traffic light and the gas mask.
• September 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Friday, September 23, 2005
  September 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• July 2005 Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
  Tuesday, July 26, 2005
  July Rulings on Discrimination Complaints
• Kentucky Commission on Human Rights names 39th member of the Gallery of Great Black Kentuckians.
  Friday, March 11, 2005
  Thanks to this civil rights hero, every young girl can equally enjoy the opportunities afforded by the Girl Scouts.
• Hurry! Last chance to nominate someone for Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame
  Friday, February 25, 2005
  Don't miss this opportunity to honor people who've worked hard for a great Kentucky. 
• Commission appoints new executive director
  Tuesday, January 25, 2005
   Linda Murnane, retired chief circuit judge of the U.S. Air Force, will head the state civil rights enforcement and education agency.
• Still seeking nominations for the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame
  Thursday, January 06, 2005
  Honor someone you admire for furthering civil rights in our great commonwealth. The nomination deadline is March 18!
• Mayfield artist named 38th Great Black Kentuckian
  Friday, December 10, 2004
  For more than 70 years, Helen LaFrance has painted her memories of Western Kentucky rural life from a bygone era. The artist has been selected for the biographical poster and bookmark series that brings Kentucky African American history into the classroom.
• Commission files law suit against defendants in Northern Kentucky cross burning
  Friday, December 03, 2004
  Defendants recently pleaded guilty to burning a cross in the yard of a Burlington African American family. Now, the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has charged the men with housing discrimination and asks for a punitive damages award to be paid to the family. 
• State Supreme Court declares commission can investigate private clubs for membership discrimination
  Friday, December 03, 2004
  The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) has won a major victory in a court test of whether it has the power to investigate private clubs for discriminatory membership practices.
• Good news for women and minorities in state government
  Wednesday, February 11, 2004
  Progress in the last two years toward a more equitable, diverse Kentucky government workforce. 
• 40th Anniversary of the Historic 1964 March on Frankfort
  Wednesday, February 11, 2004
  Please walk with us up Capitol Avenue and attend the Capitol ceremony to commemorate March 5, 1964, when 10,000 people called for civil rights in the Commonwealth.