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The week aims to recognize Williamson and other Black horsemens contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

The week aims to recognize Williamson and other Black horsemens contributions to the Thoroughbred racing industry ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

LOUISVILLE — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders of Churchill Downs and the Ed Brown Society to sign a proclamation naming April 29 to May 3 Ansel Williamson Week in

This year's guest speaker is Cincinnati Council Member and President Pro Tem Victoria Parks. Her service record includes four years in the Air Force, earning an E-4 ranking.

Two University of Kentucky equine students have received the initial internships at a Florida horse racing track provided through a collaboration between The Stronach Group horse racing company 1/ST and the Ed Brown Society. The society was created to promote and educate the public about valuable Black contributions to the industry. The society is named after Edward D. Brown, a Lexington-born slave who, once freed, became one of the most successful Black people in the sport.

African American Contributions To Horse Racing Recognized Ahead Of Kentucky Derby 147 Sponsored by: Ray Daniels, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Greg Harbut on Monday On Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation naming April 25 – May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in the commonwealth, recognizing African Americans contributions to horse racing ahead of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. “In the 1800s and early 1900s, the majority of jockeys were African Americans. But, despit...

GOVERNOR BESHEAR’S DAILY COVID-19 STATEMENT FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2021) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,726,346 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor said beginning tomorrow, based on recent studies and Kentucky’s increasing number of vaccinations, the statewide mask mandate will no longer be in effect when Kentuckians are  outside at events or venues  with 1,000 people or fewer. “What this means is at events like the ...

Gov. Beshear names April 25-May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation naming April 25 – May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in the commonwealth. By: Web Staff and last updated 2021-04-26 14:11:24-04 FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation naming April 25 – May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in the commonwealth. The proclamation recognizes the contributions of African Americans to horse racing ahead of this weekends ...

0:57 With Derby Day coming down the stretch, Gov. Andy Beshear is officially naming April 25 through May 1 "Ed Brown Society Week." Named after Edward D. Brown, who was born into slavery in Lexington in the mid-1800s and rose to prominence in the horseracing world, the designation also gets its name from a group hoping to get more African-Americans involved in influential mid-level jobs in the industry. Ray Daniels with the Ed Brown Society said the interest is out there. "The African-American ...