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Dozens of eighth-graders at Lexington Traditional Magnet School went home with books and clothes for participating in One Lexington's "We are ONE" anti-violence poetry and essay contest.
Lexington leaders hold first in series of gun safety forums Lexington leaders held the first event in a series of public forums Wednesday to discuss issues of safety in the city. and last updated 2021-07-29 09:54:31-04 LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â Lexington leaders held the first event in a series of public forums Wednesday to discuss issues of safety in the city. Mayor Linda Gorton and Lexington police Chief Lawrence Weathers were joined by Devine Carama, a community activist and director of One Lexington, in answering questions from concerned citizens. "I'm so sick and tired of seeing the...
'It Takes a Village' summer program in Lexington aims to refocus youth, prevent violence The city's "One Lexington" initiative is working to help change the recent rise in violence crime, especially among the city's youth. and last updated 2021-07-20 19:16:35-04 LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â The City of Lexington is working on violence prevention through a summer program that takes youth from their neighborhoods to unique experiences across town. "It Takes a Village" summer youth program is the brainchild of Devine Carama, hip hop artist, community leader, and One Lexington director. "When I...
"The Black Girl Project" celebrates Black women in America Activist and hip-hop artist Devine Carama started "The Black Girl Project" which aims to amplify the voices of Black women. and last updated 2021-07-07 19:18:43-04 LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â It's through the power of hip hop that rising Lexington high school freshman, Javin Hausley, is expressing her lived experience as a Black woman in America. VIDEO: "The Black Girl Project" celebrates Black women in America She's channeling her message through "The Black Girl Project" which aims to amplify the voices of Black women. Activist an...
By Christopher Harris Commonwealth Journal Jun 17, 2021 Last year, things were different. The situations involving individuals like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor made for a solemn and unsettled mood. Voices to be heard, things to be said. Somerset held a charette in observance of Juneteenth â a public gathering to work things out, discuss important issues, and work together for a solution. But to everything there is a season. Last year's Juneteenth was a season for somber reflection. This year is a season for joy. This Saturday, Somerset will play host to its first Juneteen...