Video Archive: Season 5
Stephen Hightower, Hightowers Petroleum Co. (#501)
Stephen Hightower talks about the success of Ohio-based Hightowers Petroleum Co., which provides gasoline, diesel, bio-diesel, ethanol, and oils in 48 states. Customers include Ford, Duke Energy, Kroger, UPS, and the state of Ohio, among others.
Premiered: Friday, September 4 at 5:00/4:00 pm CT on KET2
Marjorie Guyon, artist (#502)
Lexington artist and New York native Marjorie Guyon shares how living in Kentucky has been crucial in the development of her art. She also discusses her latest body of work, “The Illumina Project,” currently showcased at a downtown Lexington bank.
Premiered: Sunday, September 13 at 9:00/8:00 am CT on KETKY
Raising African American Girls (#503)
A new book dedicated to first lady Michelle Obama gives advice on how to raise African-American girls. Three Kentuckians who contributed to Raising African American Girls—Phyllis Clark, Jennifer Parks, and Gail Demery—discuss their essays and offer ideas on how to help young black girls make the right decisions about their bodies, relationships, academics, and more.
Premiered: Sunday, September 20 at 9:00/8:00 am CT on KETKY
Marian Wright Edelman, Children’s Defense Fund (#504)
Marian Wright Edelman, president of the Children’s Defense Fund and a lifelong advocate for disadvantaged children and families, discusses the work of the CDF and the educational challenges facing the nation’s children.
Premiered: Thursday, October 1 at 7:30/6:30 am CT on KET2
Kevin Powell, political activist (#505)
Writer and prominent political activist Kevin Powell talks about his writing and community activism. He also discusses his quest to end violence against women.
Premiered: Sunday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00 am CT on KETKY
Kathy Bullock, Berea College music professor (#506)
Kathy Bullock, a professor of music at Berea College, discusses the connections between African-American and Appalachian music and performs a couple of songs.
Premiered: Friday, October 9 at 5:00/4:00 pm CT on KET2
Hispanic Heritage Month (#507)
As the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Renee and her guests talk about its historical significance, issues affecting Latino communities, and the conflict, either real or perceived, between Hispanics and African Americans.
Premiered: Sunday, October 18 at 9:00/8:00 am CT on KETKY
Kentucky Women in Agriculture (#508)
Women in farming discuss their dedication to agriculture, the new challenges they face, and the upcoming conference by Kentucky Women in Agriculture scheduled Nov. 4-6 in Bowling Green.
Premiered: Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30/5:30 pm CT on KETKY
Breast Cancer (#509)
Three advocates for breast cancer awareness—Angie Green of Lexington, a breast cancer survivor; Lois Turner, whose husband battled breast cancer; and Judith Hatch, a Lexington nurse—discuss the fight against the disease.
Premiered: Sunday, November 1 at 1:30/12:30 pm CT on KET1
Gina McCauley, blog publisher (#510)
Blog publisher Gina McCauley is unapologetic and uncompromising in her defense of black women and girls. Renee talks with McCauley about using social media tools to change negative portrayals of black women.
Premiered: Friday, November 6 at 5:00/4:00 pm CT on KET2
Dana Canedy, journalist and author (#511)
Dana Canedy, a senior editor at the New York Times and a Kentucky native, discusses her 2008 book, A Journal for Jordan, a mother’s letter to her son about the soldier father he would never know.
Premiered: Sunday, November 15 at 1:30/12:30 pm CT on KET1
Will Allen, Growing Power Inc. (#512)
Will Allen, founder of Growing Power Inc., talks about the low-cost farming technologies that enable his non-profit organization to produce food year-round for thousands living in or near Milwaukee and Chicago.
Premiered: Friday, November 20 at 5:00/4:00 pm CT on KET2
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