ATBHK Celebrates Women’s History Month At the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, we believe that honoring Black women is essential to telling the full, honest story of our past and shaping a more just future. We stand on the shoulders of Kentucky giants like Julia Britton Hooks, Georgia Davis Powers, Mae Street Kidd,…
Julia Britton Hooks Fellowship The application for the 2026–2027 Julia Britton Hooks Fellowship is now open! This yearlong fellowship offers a collaborative space for educators from across Kentucky to explore the Commonwealth’s Black history and bring those stories to life in their classrooms. Through meaningful engagement with the Association and fellow educators, participants expand their…
Happy Black History Month! At ATBHK, we approach Black History Month not as a standalone celebration, but as a powerful reminder of the ongoing responsibility to teach and learn Black history fully, honestly, and year-round. February gives us an opportunity to uplift the often-overlooked stories of Black Kentuckians, to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and brilliance…
Welcome Back! As we begin a new semester, we hope each of you enjoyed a restful break, one filled with opportunities to recharge, reflect, and spend meaningful time with loved ones. As we move into the new year, the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky has an exciting lineup of programs and initiatives ahead,…
Happy Holidays from ATBHK! As we send out our last newsletter of 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you. To our partners, educators, students, and community members: you are the heartbeat of this work. Your commitment to preserving and teaching the history of Black Kentuckians continues to inspire us every day.…
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…
