Chronicles of the Commonwealth

Thank you to our Contributors: The staff at ATBHK Thomas D. Clark Foundation Muhammad Ali Center Kentucky State University Berea College Kentucky Historical Society Frazier Kentucky History Museum The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) Kentucky Department of Education The Filson Historical Society Chronicles of the CommonwealthVideos & Lesson PlansBlack Jockeys and Jim Crow How did…

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ATBHK Newsletter – October 2025

Check Out our Instructional Materials! ATBHK has been working hard to develop a collection of ready-to-use lessons designed to bring Black history to life in classrooms across Kentucky. What makes this workespecially meaningful is that these inquiry based lessons were created by Kentucky teachers, for Kentucky teachers. Each lesson is fully aligned to the Kentucky…

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Professional Development for Educators

Thank you to our Contributors: The staff at ATBHK Thomas D. Clark Foundation Muhammad Ali Center Kentucky State University Berea College Kentucky Historical Society Frazier Kentucky History Museum The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) Kentucky Department of Education The Filson Historical Society Professional Development for Educators MaterialsFor educators, teachers, professors of all grade levels.I’m not…

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Kentucky Black Equestrians in History

Contributor / Researcher: Johnathan Greer Kentucky is known around the world for many things — from KFC to Muhammad Ali — but the two biggest assets the commonwealth has become synonymous with are bourbon and horse racing. And believe it or not, both thrive in the area due to one common denominator: the natural limestone-filtered water…

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ATBHK Newsletter for August 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, designed especially for the dedicated supporters and friends of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky. We’re thrilled to have you with us as we continue our mission to educate, inspire, and honor the rich history of Black Kentuckians. Meet Our New Executive Director, Shaniqua Shaniqua…

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Elementary School Lesson Plans for Black History

Thank you to our Contributors: The staff at ATBHK Thomas D. Clark Foundation Muhammad Ali Center Kentucky State University Berea College Kentucky Historical Society Frazier Kentucky History Museum The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) Kentucky Department of Education The Filson Historical Society Lesson Plans for EducatorsFor Elementary School aged studentsDaniel Goff & The American Revolution…

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