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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear marched with other Kentuckians to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a landmark civil-rights rally that featured Martin Luther King Jr. in the state's capital city. In his speech Tuesday, Beshear condemned efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at public universities. Karyn Czar reports.
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Throughout its rich history the Grand Theatre in downtown Frankfort has been a showplace for arts and entertainment in the Capital city since opening to the public in 1911. But it wasn't always so grand for African American patrons. The latest phase in an oral history project promises a deep dive into their experiences when the venue was subject to Jim Crow segregation. WUKY's Alan Lytle has the story.
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Hundreds gathered at the foot of the Capitol in Frankfort Wednesday to pay tribute to civil rights activists who braved the cold 50 years ago. Echoes of…