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The College of Arts and Sciences Passport to the World initiative will explore the topic of xenophobia with a lecture by historian and award-winning author Erika Lee. The free public talk, “Immigrants Out: The History of American Xenophobia,” will be presented 4 p.m. Thursday, March 4, via Zoom. 

“An Evening with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.” will take place 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, on Zoom. The event is free and open to the UK community and the public, though advanced registration is required. “His work is paramount to understanding the importance of history and Black studies," said George Wright.

The conference will focus on critics, creators and consumers of textual and digital media, including video games, and will feature discussions on representations of race, gender and sexuality in 21st century media.

University faculty and NAACP leaders collaboratively developed an education and research initiative focused on educational equity, civil rights, and social justice. Together, they are addressing racial inequities plaguing the U.S. education system.

Araujo explores how memory of slavery is racialized and gendered. She shows that calls to take down Confederate monuments and pro-slavery statues are more than just attempts to come to terms with the past.

“The time is now for us to make bold changes and sustainable actions in this space to impact not just our workforce, which is very key, but also the people that we care for every day from all walks of life,” said Talbert.

The equity and access initiative was announced last week by Gov. Andy Beshear. It is in response to obstacles that have prevented individuals with access and equity issues from receiving the vaccine.

A few years ago, Together Lexington and other project partners unveiled 12 interpretive signs on the African American Heritage Trail in downtown Lexington.

Join us as Dr. King navigates the story of creating her own legacy of activism and offers advice for the next generation of leaders.

“The University of Kentucky and NAACP joined forces to work with communities and educators to produce the scientific evidence needed to help policy-makers reach decisions and transform lives,” said Julian Vasquez Heilig.