60th Anniversary Exhibit: An Undocumented Kentuckian Shares His Story
In conjunction with our 60th anniversary exhibit we are pleased to present:
February 13, 2015
Past Events
February 13, 2015
Death Row Exoneree Tour: Morehead
The ACLU of Kentucky, the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, and Witness to Innocence will host an event with death row exoneree Kirk Bloodsworth February 5 at Morehead University.
Press Conference on the Death Penalty
Representative David Floyd and Senator Gerald Neal who have introduced bills to end the use of the death penalty in Kentucky, in favor of a common sense, less costly, alternative: life in prison without possibility of parole.
February 5, 2015
Death Row Exoneree Tour: Berea
A honorably discharged former Marine, Kirk Bloodsworth is the first person in the United States exonerated from death row by DNA testing. In 1984 he was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-old girl. He was sentenced to death in Maryland in 1985.
Death Row Exoneree Tour: Ft. Campbell
The ACLU of Kentucky, the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, and Witness to Innocence will host an event with death row exoneree Kirk Bloodsworth February 3 at Hopkinsville Community College-Ft. Campbell Campus.
February 4, 2015
Death Row Exoneree Tour: Henderson
A honorably discharged former Marine, Kirk Bloodsworth is the first person in the United States exonerated from death row by DNA testing. In 1984 he was arrested for the rape and murder of nine-year-old girl. He was sentenced to death in Maryland in 1985.
People's State of the Union Story Circle
Once a year, the President delivers the State of the Union address, a speech meant to highlight important national issues from the past year and suggest priorities for the coming year. It's a broadcast from one to many. But what if, once a year, we could all speak and listen to each other?
Grassroots Lobby Training
You Voted. Now What? Talk to your elected representatives. Hold them accountable. Tell them what matters to you. Democracy thrives when the voices of ordinary citizens are listened to and valued.
January 28, 2015
Roe v Wade Celebration
Come party with us in the name of Reproductive Justice and Abortion Access in KY!!
$10 suggested donation includes entertainment and heavy hors d'oeuvres. There will also be a great raffle, and a cash bar.
January 25, 2015
60th Anniversary Exhibit: Roe v Wade Panel Discussion
In conjunction with our 60th Anniversary Exhibit we are proud to present:
January 21, 2015 Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Panel Discussion Noon-1PM
Sponsored by the Women’s and Gender Studies Department
More on the Exhibit:
January 22, 2015