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Stories by Flatland
Seeking Environmental Justice in Kansas City
In cities across the U.S., heavily polluted industrial zones are often established adjacent to communities of color and low-income residents. “Flatland in Focus” speaks with residents living in Kansas City-area neighborhoods that suffer from a history of pollution.
Healing Hate: Building Resilience Through Community
In collaboration with the Kansas City PBS special ‘Healing Hate‘, Flatland in Focus speaks with survivors of the 2014 shooting at the Overland Park Jewish Community Center to see how one act of hate has impacted their lives. Our roundtable discussion will focus on how individuals can heal from exposure to violent acts of hate…
Stadium Subsidies and Community Impact
The Truman Sports Complex, home to KC’s Royals and Chiefs, opened to the public 50 years ago. Now the teams have a new vision for their future and voters must decide whether to support that vision with tax dollars. “Flatland in Focus” takes a look at the likely impact this plan will have on the…
Flatland Now Official Home for CityScene KC Archive
Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, Flatland, is now the official home of CityScene KC’s archival content. Visit flatlandkc.local/cityscenekc.
Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line
The KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, including affordable housing options. On this episode of Flatland in Focus, we explore the cost of the…
Flatland Reshapes Editorial Direction, Elevating Commitment to Social Equity
Flatland, Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, announces an editorial shift, marking an evolution in its mission, content strategy and community engagement.
Media Literacy
As media consumption continues to climb, media literacy and the ability to discern fact from fiction or opinion is more important than ever. How do we interact with the news? How do we evaluate what we share? And ultimately, how does it play into our democracy? This month, Flatland in Focus and American Public Square…
Family Caregivers of Aging Adults
D. Rashaan Gilmore hosts a thoughtful conversation about aging in place and the supports available for the increasing number of families who find themselves becoming caregivers as their loved ones age. This season premiere of Flatland in Focus is part of Age-Old Questions, a Kansas City PBS reporting project exploring the complexities of retirement and…
Reparations in KC
Kansas City is beginning a discussion about how it might make amends through reparations for inequities toward Black residents through reparations. Flatland In Focus will report on the deeply intentional work that’s already being done within the Black community, documenting the case for and possibilities around correcting racial gaps in health, wealth, homeownership, criminal justice…
Gender-Affirming Care in Kansas City
Transgender rights continue to dominate headlines as legislatures across the country push restrictive laws. Those most directly affected by these measures must look at how they will access gender-affirming care, who will legally provide it and where they can find sanctuary. This month, “Flatland In Focus” examines these issues with members of the trans community…