Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Human Rights Commission


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2003

Lexington Race Relations Advocates Plan Activities for 
“Race Equality Week”

To reaffirm its commitment to racial equality, race relations advocates in Lexington will hold a news conference Monday, September 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Government Center, 200 East Main Street in Lexington to announce activities for “Race Equality Week”.

Cities and towns throughout the United States have planned events for the week of September 29 – October 4 to renew their commitment to promoting racial equality.  The National League of Cities (NLC) is coordinating this event in a nationwide campaign to promote racial equality.

Lexington Mayor Teresa Ann Isaac said, “This is an opportunity for Lexington to stand up and be counted in an ongoing effort to make sure our community fosters racial equality and harmony.”

Joining Isaac to announce the activities for “Race Equality Week” will be representatives from the Kentucky League of Cities, Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, Lexington Commission on Race Relations, Lexington Human Rights Commission, and the National Conference of Community and Justice.

Interview opportunities on the issue of race relations in Lexington and details of the planned activities for “Race Equality Week” will be available to the media during and after the news conference.

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