What People are Saying about ATBHK ...
“We are committed to providing a quality education for all students in the Commonwealth, understanding that an accurate account of our history is essential for developing informed and engaged citizens.” – Shaniqua Robinson
“Continuing to improve education in the Commonwealth to reflect the complexities of current events and their historical context is critical and should include awareness of the Black experience in Kentucky,” a release from the Ali Center stated.
“There are some that will shy away from it, but there is no better time in American history to attack and address some of the things we have not done well in our curriculum. One of the things we must start doing is recognizing the contributions of Black students of Black people and the horrendous things that have happened under the words supremacy and racism in Kentucky, and when we do that, we will not repeat some of the things we’re working so hard not to,” said John Marshall, chief equity officer for JCPS.
“The initiative has the support of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. It is critical that all of our history be taught in Kentucky schools, the good and the bad. History lights our path forward, informing us of who we are, where we come from, where we are as a people and where we want to go.” – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman
“This shouldn’t be controversial because it’s simply about fact. What we know about history is, if you don’t learn the lesson, it will surely come back around.” – Keisha Dorsey, deputy chief of staff, City of Louisville KY