17th Annual BSU Talent Show Honors Lyman T. Johnson April 16

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2016)  The University of Kentucky’s Black Student Union will present its an annual talent show titled "The Apollo" hosted by Donnell Rawlings of "The Chappelle Show" and "Guy Code."

The legacy of Lyman T. Johnson is to be continued through the Black Student Union. Johnson inspired the organization’s annual event, which is in collaboration with the Student Government Association. "Volume 67: Continue the Legacy" is the show’s theme, symbolic in the representation of the years since Johnson was the first African American admitted to UK.

Johnson was the trailblazer for diversity at the university. Even posthumously, Johnson is still making conquests for racial equality on campus by becoming the first African-American to have a residence hall named in his honor.

"The Apollo" follows the format of the original "Showtime at the Apollo" show at the historic Apollo Theater in New York City. This year’s show will feature 11 contestants from UK and Lexington community.

Tickets are available online and in-person at the Singletary Center ticket office (405 Rose St.) for $10. The show will begin with a comedy stand-up from the host at 7:30 p.m.

The Black Student Union was founded in 1968. The organization strives to provide a social, cultural and educational outlet for students on the campus of the University of Kentucky, with a focus on the minority community. The organization holds general body meetings 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

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