Friends of Cherokee State Historic Park

05/27/2025

05/10/2025

Murray Ledger & Times Black Soil: Our Better Nature GreeneLanding KY Community Ventures The Paducah Sun Kentucky Black Farmers Association Cleav's Family Market Action Jackson Farms Kentucky New Era

05/10/2025

FARMERS--this is for you. May 21, in Guthrie at the Michael Andrews Farm. Join us to learn about sink holes and raising chickens for eggs.
Black Soil: Our Better Nature Kentucky Black Farmers Association GreeneLanding KY Community Ventures Action Jackson Farms Cleav's Family Market The Paducah Sun Murray Ledger & Times Kentucky New Era

04/07/2025

Hotel Metropolitan

Dr. Nancy Dawson and her crew stop by the hotel. She is making a documentary about George Wilson. Dr. Dawson is known for her outstanding documentaries regarding the African American experience. We appreciate the work you do, Dr. Dawson. Thank Wanda for this picture.

03/20/2025

Dr. Patterson comes to his new role from Chadron State College in Nebraska, where he serves as the institution's twelfth president. His background includes over two decades of administrative experience in higher education.

02/25/2025

Karen Washington (1956-Present) as the owner of Rise & Root Farm and co-founder of Black Urban Growers, Washington has championed urban farming as a means of providing access to fresh, local foods; this has promoted a resurgence in urban farming.

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02/24/2025

The Women's Business Center of Kentucky | At the heart of our mission is the unwavering commitment to empower women entrepreneurs. We believe in the transformative power of entrepreneurship to uplift communities and drive positive change. Through personalized guidance, educational programs, and a vi...

02/24/2025

This image features Maria P. Williams, recognized as the first Black woman to write and produce a movie.

Her groundbreaking work in the early film industry challenged the norms of her time, paving the way for future generations of Black filmmakers and artists. Williams’ contributions highlight the importance of representation and storytelling within cinema, showcasing the rich narratives of African American experiences.

02/23/2025

JoJuana Leavell-Greene grows food for God’s Pantry Food Bank through the federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program. She has been farming since 2020, but the soil at one of her three farm locations, Cadentown, has been nourishing communities for a long time.

02/23/2025

Meet a long-time Friend of Cherokee.

JoJuana Leavell-Greene grows food for God’s Pantry Food Bank through the federal Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program. She has been farming since 2020, but the soil at one of her three farm locations, Cadentown, has been nourishing communities for a long time.