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= Unlearn Fear and Hate =

Background Information
Unlearn Fear + Hate is a political movement created by two Transylvania University professors, Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova. The movement originated in Lexington Kentucky in response to the protest of the removal of the John Hunt Morgan statue, in front of the Old Fayette County Courthouse. The John Hunt Morgan statute represents a confederate general who fought in the Civil War. This statue caused protests due to the fact that it currently resides on the corner of Cheapside plaza, a historic site where slaves used to be sold. The saying "Unlearn Fear + Hate", came from the poem " Love Letta to De Worl' " by Frank X Walker, where he states “I believe that fear is at the root of hate”. The creators of Unlearn Fear + Hate stated that " With the poet’s blessing, we have transformed the phrase into the equation “Unlearn Fear + Hate” and a clarion call for close examination of what makes us fearful of others and how those fears are often expressed in anger, violence, racism and xenophobia".

History
Shortly after the name "Unlearn Fear + Hate" was created, the movement began on the Transylvania University campus. The group "Unlearn Fear + Hate" is known for their art work that is placed throughout the city in order to educate people on the Frank X Walker poem and its meaning today. The groups first project was spray painting the logo "Unlearn Fear + Hate" across Bourbon street in Lexington Kentucky. Later on the group continued to expand by giving talks at schools, other universities such as the University of Kentucky, andEastern Kentucky University, etc.

Structure and organization
Founded by Transylvania University's professors Kurt Gohde and Kremena Todorova, the two university teachers are the primary leaders of the project. The university has facilitated much of the project by holding a series of lectures and art exhibits.

Events

 * Striving for Common UNITY (August 2016)
 * The 'BrownGirl. Bluegrass' Experience Weekend! (September 2016)
 * Positively Unbreakable (December 2016)
 * Women's March Sashes (January 2017)
 * Black History Month Freedom to Dream Weekend (February 2017)