History
The Annual Kentucky State University Alumni 3K and Health Fair was founded in 2019 during the KSU Homecoming weekend. Kentucky State University alum, proud HBCU graduate, and founder Tyrie Nason Buchanan noticed a large number of his classmates and younger KSU alumni were losing their lives to health-related issues far too soon. He made a pledge to do something to highlight healthy lifestyles. It started with a group of his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brothers working out on Friday mornings during the KSU homecoming weekend. That elevated with a collaboration and partnership with the University and Alumni Association and evolved into an official 3K and Health Fair event.
Three successful 3K events were held to raise funds for cancer support and awareness while providing KSU students with scholarships in addition to organizing a health fair. KSU alumni hosted the first ever 3K event at an HBCU campus during a homecoming in 2019. To promote inclusivity for the entire African American community, the annual event will do just that moving forward--The Kentucky State University Alumni Presents: A Healthy KSU 2023.
Vision
Our vision is to decrease the health disparities within and among African American communities bridging gaps to help achieve Health Equity!
