MANCHESTER, Ky. — Joshua Melton and James Raymond Feltner, a married couple, were unlawfully evicted, assaulted, and sued in Manchester, KY. During the illegal eviction, the landlord stated she “should not have rented to faggots.” At Kentucky Equality Federation, we assist and act as a public advocate for people who have been bullied, discriminated against,…
RICHMOND, Ky. — Governor Bevin signing Senate Bill 17 into law is hardly shocking and is nothing new. Discrimination under the guise of religion is also nothing new. Senate Bill 17 jeopardizes non-discrimination policies at high schools, colleges, and universities. Though the struggle for LGBTI equality continues to this day, the right wing has been…
FRANKFORT — So many protests continue around the country related to the latest election. Several have contacted the Kentucky Equality Federation regarding protests. To reiterate our position, this press release is being issued again: “With so many Kentuckians worried about an uncertain future as well as their physical safety given the hateful attacks against the LGBTI…
MANCHESTER, Ky. — The Kentucky Equality Federation is calling on the United States Attorney, Kerry Harvey to review a discrimination case in Manchester, Ky. for prosecution. The civil rights group alleges that Joshua Melton and James Raymond Feltner, a married couple, were recently unlawfully evicted, assaulted, and sued in Manchester. During the illegal eviction, the landlord…
LEXINGTON — Kentucky Equality Federation honored Scott Robinson as an “Ambassador of Goodwill” on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The award was given by founder Jordan Palmer. According to the statement from the Office of the President: Robinson is currently the show director for female impersonation artists at The Bar Complex in Lexington, Kentucky. Palmer stated:…
