We Are Kentuckians: Tools for Building Racial Justice in the Mountains

As our vision statement tells us, KFTC is “working for a day when Kentuckians – and all people – enjoy a better quality of life.” And for a day “when discrimination is wiped out of our laws, habits, and hearts.”

Sometimes that reality feels far away, when we see that hatred and discrimination still persist in our society. In rural areas like Appalachia, our experiences with these issues may seem very different than those of folks who live in more urban areas. And sometimes it may be difficult to see how our experiences are related or what, if anything, we can do about it. But to address these issues, it will take all of us coming together, finding our common ground, and learning from each other so that we can build our strength as individuals and as Kentuckians.

In this interactive workshop, we hope to begin to do just that. We will make space to talk about race and racism, learn about institutional racism and how it functions in our lives and our communities, reflect on our vision for the world we want to live in, and develop tools on how to get there together.

This workshop is open to anyone who shares our vision and commitment to equality.

Lunch will be provided. Additional parking is available at Big Sandy Community and Technical College.