Conference Empowers Black Women in Lexington
The 8th annual Empowering Black Women Conference brought panels, networking and professional headshots to the Living Arts and Science Center.
Lexington Culture News
Culture in Lexington runs on social trends, community heritage, artistic developments and identity, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting tracks the public events and social shifts that define the life of the city.
African-American
Gatton Park Commissions New Black History Sculpture
Artist Kiptoo Tarus will create a stainless steel installation depicting the contributions of African Americans to Lexington.
Awards
Live Poll
Do you trust local media publishers to protect the independence of their newsrooms?
University of Kentucky Names Rufus Friday Award Winner
The former publisher will receive the James Madison Award for his contributions to press freedom and First Amendment rights.
Women’s Issues
Rhema Word Foundation Opens Shelter in Lexington
The new facility provides long-term housing and support for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
LGBTQ+
Live Poll
Do you believe public art is an effective way to honor local historical figures?
Lexington Will Unveil Mural Honoring Henry Faulkner
A new downtown mural dedicated to artist Henry Faulkner is set for completion on October 18, 2026.
Hispanic
Live Poll
Should universities maintain dedicated departments to support cultural and diversity programming for students?
University of Kentucky Dropped Heritage Month Events
The school listed no official Hispanic Heritage Month events on its campus portal for the second consecutive year.
More in Culture
Reporting here centers on heritage celebrations, local arts, generational shifts and the social forces that shape public interaction. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Lexington benefits from a unique blend of historical tradition and modern expansion, which often drives competing visions for the city identity. Public events and seasonal gatherings represent the primary catalysts for these ongoing cultural stories.