Board of Directors, 2020

Founding member. Formerly, Director Emeritus of the International Museum of the Horse and researcher and text writer for the Museum’s “Black Horsemen of the Kentucky Turf” exhibit. Recipient of the Kentucky Historical Society’s 2018 “Frank R. Levstik Award” for Professional Service.

Founding member. A native of Lexington, Bruce is a retired Youth Counselor for the Lexington Fayette County Health Dept. He served on the board of LexLinc, that provides services to children, families, and individuals in Fayette County; the North East Lexington Initiative, and was the chair of Open Ground, an art camp for children and adults with special needs. He is former board chair of the historical African Cemetery # 2 and the East End Empowerment Program. Bruce is the past recipient of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Real Fathers Real Men awards, and received the Friends of Children Award for his commitment and dedication to the children of Fayette County.

Founding member. A longtime community activist, Jim chose the site, developed the concept design. and created the name of the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden. This inspired the creation of the “Legacy Trail” and other initiatives to highlight and celebrate the legacy of horse racing and African American horsemen in Lexington’s East End.

Retired 30-year U.S. Army veteran; Treasurer, William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association; Vice Chair of the Board of the Lyric Theater, Involved with the Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation.

Founding member. Past-President, Martin Luther King Neighborhood Association; International Museum of the Horse; Co-designer, “Black Horsemen of the Kentucky Turf” exhibit. Successful IMLS grant writer for, “National Chronicle of African American Horsemen,” a project for the International Museum of the Horse.