Graham, Derrick W.
(born: June 9, 1958)Born in Frankfort, KY, Derrick Graham has been an educator and, since 2003, an elected state representative (D-Frankfort). He was the first African American to serve the 57th District.
Graham was a teacher at Frankfort High School, a city commissioner in Frankfort (1992-2000), a student regent, and later a Board of Regent member at Kentucky State University. He received an endorsement from the Kentucky Education Association during his campaign for the House.
Graham is a graduate of Kentucky State University (BA) and Ohio State University (MA).
For more see A. Cross, "2003 Kentucky General Assembly: Legislators to watch," Lexington Herald-Leader, 2/2/2003, Extra section, p. 09X; Representative Derrick Graham Facebook page ; Rep. Derrick Graham at trackbill.com and at LegiScan.com; and contact the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.