Civil Rights March On Frankfort

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, right, chats with a student as they march, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Frankfort, Ky. They joined others to commemorate a landmark civil rights event known as the 1964 March on Frankfort. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)

Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion

Karyn Czar

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.

March on Frankfort led by (from left) Martin Luther King, Jr.; Ralph Abernathy; Wyatt Tee Walker; and Jackie Robinson

Frankfort to commemorate 60th anniversary of Civil Rights March Tuesday March 5th

Alan Lytle

Tuesday March 5th will be a historic day in Frankfort as hundreds are expected to gather at the State Capitol to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the 1964 Freedom March for Civil Rights. WUKY’s Alan Lytle spoke with Frankfort community organizer Katima Smith Willis and film producer/historian Joanna Hay, two members of the group Focus on Race Relations, which is helping to organize the day’s events, including a march and commemorative program featuring several guest speakers and an appearance by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

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