Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky

05/05/2026

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Montgomery County Students! 🌟

The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky is thrilled to present Camp SPARK, a dynamic summer day camp exclusively for students in grades 3–5 and 6–8 from Montgomery County Schools! This is a fantastic chance for young creatives to explore their talents, learn about diverse artists, and express themselves through various forms of art.

🗓 Dates: June 22–26, 2026 (6th–8th grade) / July 6–9, 2026 (3rd–5th grade)
📍 Location: Dubois Community Center
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 Cost: FREE!

At Camp SPARK, students will:
Create! Dive into storytelling, performance, and more.
Connect! Meet fellow young artists and make lasting friendships.
Travel! Explore the world of art and creativity.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Register now:

A Summer Arts Experience for Grades 3–8 In partnership with Berea College

04/30/2026

🌟Exciting Opportunity for Montgomery County Students🌟

The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky (ATBHK) is thrilled to present Camp SPARK, a dynamic summer day camp exclusively for students grades 3-5 & 6-8 from Montgomery County Schools! This is a fantastic chance for young creatives to explore their talents, learn about diverse artists, and express themselves through various forms of art.

🗓 Dates: June 22–26, 2026 (6th - 8th grade) / July 6-9, 2026 (3rd - 5th grade)
📍 Location: Dubois Community Center
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 Cost:** FREE!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfz8c41VazIExJa-Y-rRxlJ0dYRw1G6-gXazAb_4nuABKggYw/viewform?ts=69b963a1&edit_requested=true&fbzx=-7318334176627978269&usp=embed_facebook

At Camp SPARK, students will:
Create! Dive into storytelling, performance, and more.
Connect! Meet fellow young artists and make lasting friendships.
Travel! Explore the world of art and creativity.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

Spread the word and tag your friends! Let’s make this summer unforgettable!

04/02/2026

We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Shaniqua Robinson, was recently featured on the podcast What I Really Want to Talk About, hosted by Tim Monroe.

On this episode, Shaniqua reflects on identity, storytelling, and what it means to claim Appalachian roots as a Black woman from Kentucky. Through the story of her grandmother and the traditions passed down through generations, she shares a deeply personal journey of connection, memory, and reclamation.

This conversation speaks to the heart of our work at ATBHK, lifting up stories that have too often been left out and making space for a fuller understanding of Kentucky’s diverse history and cultures.

We invite you to listen, reflect, and share with others.
🎧 Listen here:

Podcast Episode · What I Really Want to Talk About · April 1 · 47m

03/19/2026

⏳ The application window for the Julia Britton Hooks Fellowship Program is closing at the end of the month — don't miss your chance!

This fellowship partners with Kentucky educators to bring Kentucky's Black history into K-12 classrooms through inquiry-based lesson planning. Fellows receive a $750 classroom materials stipend, professional development focused on Kentucky's diverse history, access to instructional resources, and opportunities to attend statewide and national conferences — including various travel experiences.

If you're a Kentucky educator ready to make an impact, apply before the month is out!

03/04/2026

There is still time to register for our FREE PD session on Friday, March 6th!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/hj7drV5FG6B2zHup9

03/02/2026

🚨 Applications Open TODAY! 🚨
The Julia Britton Hooks Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for our next cohort, and we are looking for Kentucky educators ready to deepen how they teach Kentucky’s diverse history.
🗓 Applications close: Friday, March 27
Through this fellowship, educators receive:
✨ A $750 classroom materials stipend
✨ Targeted professional development grounded in Kentucky’s diverse history
✨ Access to high-quality instructional resources
✨ Opportunities for statewide and national conferences
✨ Meaningful travel experiences
Fellows design and implement inquiry-based lesson plans centered on Kentucky’s Black history for K–12 classrooms.
If you’re committed to expanding the stories told in your classroom and strengthening student engagement through inquiry, this fellowship is for you.

Tag a Kentucky educator who should apply 👇
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a72Xk-GKnUiX99NJ8iFVUNBVoQhZpoTT5KNvDx2ZH3Q/edit

02/27/2026

Episode 7: My Old Kentucky Home

This video explores the origins of My Old Kentucky Home and examines how the song reflected and shaped ideas about race, slavery, and identity in 19th-century Kentucky. The accompanying lesson plan invites learners to analyze its complex legacy and consider what this history means for Kentucky today

Lesson plan linked in this post.

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

🍎 Teachers — Ready to Strengthen Your Instruction?
Join us for a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) PD Session with practical strategies for all content areas — with a special focus on social studies.
🗓 March 6 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Knapp Hall, Berea College
✔ 3 hours PD credit
✔ Substitute costs covered
✔ Breakfast & lunch provided
Walk away with concrete tools to remove barriers and increase engagement for diverse learners.
📲 Register: https://forms.gle/Xxhiz5jqUCyQjkzf8