Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky

[Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky @ATBHIK]

📋 How to Apply: Any K-12 teacher in Kentucky can apply. Just fill out a form with your project idea and funding needs. Our committee will select projects that align with our mission. Access the form here: https://t.co/VWNbfb245F

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The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky is offering mini-grants to support your creative projects on Kentucky’s Black history!

📚 Make a Difference! Let’s bring Black history to the forefront of education together. Apply now!

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✨ Use the Grant For: Books, films, and teaching materials Field trips to historical sites Conferences & workshops Special projects, guest speakers, and more!

[Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky @ATBHIK]

💡 Grant Amounts: Apply for $250 to $500 grants, with renewal options!

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Thanks for joining us on this journey to educate, inspire, and honor. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

👉 Help Us Spread the Word!
Share this with other educators in your network to expand our community and support more teachers in bringing KY's Black history to life.

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📣 Welcome to Our New Followers!📣

We're thrilled to have you join the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky community! 🌟

#TeachingBlackHistoryKY #BlackHistoryMatters #KentuckyEducators #CollaborateEducateCelebrate

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3. Celebrate Educators: Honoring the incredible work and dedication of Kentucky’s educators who inspire and educate the next generation.

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The Association is so excited to present tomorrow at Eastern Kentucky TeachMeet! The FREE event is from 8:30-3:30 at Rowan County Senior High School. We're looking forward to meeting and collaborating with some new educators. See you there!

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Friday was spent in Frankfort at the KY Historical Society for the KCSS conference. The Association for Teaching Black History in KY connected with several educators from all around the Commonwealth who have a desire to amplify the often forgotten voices of Black Kentuckians.

[Kim Yates @klmyates]

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This bio was referenced from the Kentucky African American Encyclopedia, which is a Thomas D. Clark Medallion Book! We are proud to partner with the Foundation. Her full bio can be found in the Kentucky African American Encyclopedia, sold here: https://t.co/FS4XuCO8DB

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Happy Friday Y'all!

This week's shoutout for Famous Friday goes to the impactful Lexingtonian and educator, Edythe Larsenia Jones Hayes! 🍎

Who should we spotlight next week? Tell us below!

#ATBHK #FamousFriday #BlackHistory #KentuckyHistory #BlackHistory

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Photo courtesy of: https://t.co/WbkdsPtvl4

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Read more about this holiday and its relevance in early American Black History here, in a resource from Cornell: https://t.co/x7f17DkzBn.

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Later this week is Independence Day! Happy 4th of July y'all. ❤️

#ATBHK #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #BlackHistory

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"Throughout the 1800s, Black Americans used the July Fourth to argue for emancipation and full citizenship, making the case that Black citizens – free and enslaved – had as much right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as white people."

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Mental Health is so important to us all, but people of color often face barriers in this space. Read more on this disparity, as well as fighting for equity in mental health care here: https://t.co/WNm8Nexnkf

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This Month is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! 🧠

Take some extra time for self-care this week. 💙

#ATBHK #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth