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Community Orgs Host Lexington Candidate Forum on Law Enforcement, Racial Justice, and Accountability
A group of six local community organizations will host a candidate forum on law enforcement, racial justice, and accountability on...
Lexington NAACP
Apr 22, 20221 min read


Check. Vote.
Primary election voting date is May 17, 2022. Two of the many things we learned in 2020 are that time passes quickly and our votes do...
Lexington NAACP
Apr 19, 20222 min read


'Everybody's story matters': Lexington NAACP members are different but still alike
Lexington-Fayette NAACP First Vice President Matthew Williams and education chair Dr. Shambra Mulder were interviewed by Spectrum News's...
Lexington NAACP
Mar 7, 20221 min read


A STATEMENT OF CELEBRATION FROM THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE NAACP
The Lexington-Fayette Branch of the NAACP unit 3097-B would like to lift up an official declaration of celebration of outstanding...
Lexington NAACP
Feb 28, 20222 min read
Lexington-Fayette County NAACP calls for robust Trama-Informed Juvenile Justice System Reform
The Lexington-Fayette County chapter of the NAACP makes public statement calling for robust, Trauma-Informed Juvenile Justice System...
Lexington NAACP
Feb 14, 20221 min read


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
February 3, 2022 Submitted by Senator Reginald Thomas FRANKFORT ⎯ The month of February kicked off with clear skies and a high near 60,...
Lexington NAACP
Feb 4, 20223 min read


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
January 21, 2022 Submitted by Senator Reggie Thomas FRANKFORT ⎯ Lawmakers returned to Frankfort on Tuesday following a prolonged holiday...
Lexington NAACP
Feb 4, 20224 min read


Federal Eviction Protections Are No Longer In Effect, but State Resources ARE.
Need help paying rent or navigating an eviction? Go to KYRenterHelp.org.
Lexington NAACP
Sep 26, 20211 min read


Lexington Carnegie Center Supports Black Lives Matter
-- The following was taken directly from the Carnegie Center website: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/about-us/black-lives-matter-statement...
Lexington NAACP
Sep 19, 20212 min read


Join the Discussion on Gun Violence Prevention
On Wednesday, August 25th at 6:00 p.m. PST, Amnesty Internaional US will be hosting a conversation with individuals who are doing...
Lexington NAACP
Aug 22, 20211 min read


SAVE YOUR VOTE RALLY
The Lexington NAACP is co-sponsoring the Save Your Vote Rally to be held this Tuesday, July 6 at 6 pm. Please join us to fight against...
Lexington NAACP
Jul 5, 20211 min read


Be Among the First to Know about Kentucky's Homeowner Assistance Fund
Kentucky received $85.4 million from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to create the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program. This...
Lexington NAACP
Jun 21, 20211 min read


Juneteenth Activities 2021
This year, Community Action Council’s Board of Directors has designated Friday, June 18th as an agency holiday. The following day,...
Lexington NAACP
Jun 11, 20212 min read


Fayette District Court Judges Announce Fine Payment Forgiveness Program
The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff is announcing a program to help citizens with outstanding Fayette County warrants for nonpayment...
Lexington NAACP
Jun 8, 20211 min read


School Districts Pitch Plans to Use New Federal Funding
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As more students return to the classroom, school district officials are brainstorming ways to reverse some of the...
Lexington NAACP
May 24, 20211 min read


Mayor's Commission for Racial Justice and Equality
In June 2020, we were asked by Mayor Linda Gorton to assist her office with organizing a Commission to address systemic racism in this...
Lexington NAACP
May 23, 20211 min read


Report: Data shows disproportionate punishments for FCPS students of color
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — New data collected by the NAACP of Lexington and partners concluded that Fayette County Public Schools...
Lexington NAACP
May 23, 20211 min read


Candidate profile latest step in Fayette superintendent search
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A search committee is “well underway” in its search for a new Fayette County Schools superintendent with a...
Lexington NAACP
May 23, 20211 min read


COVID-19 Rent and Utility Relief -- Apply Now!
Kentucky Housing Corporation has released the following statement regarding applying for rent and utility assistance: Rent, Utility...
Lexington NAACP
Feb 23, 20211 min read


Carnegie Center Hosts Virtual Events Celebrating Black History Month
Message from the Carnegie Center: We miss gathering with you for family events such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Our programs...
Lexington NAACP
Feb 23, 20211 min read
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