American Public Square
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…
Help With Navigating a Complex Media Landscape
As the U.S. enters another election year awash with information, how can folks improve their media literacy to help decide what is true and who to follow?
Kansas City Starts Down a Long Road to Black Reparations
Kansas City is embarking on a difficult quest to consider and create reparations to address harm the city has caused and perpetuated for its Black residents.
‘Canceled, Censored, Banned’ Sparks Questions About Government, Books and Public Libraries
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s proposed rule addressing material at public libraries has sparked questions about book restrictions. Here are answers.
KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On
A Kansas City-based author of children’s books recently learned his work was on a list of the most banned picture books. Here’s how he responded.
Young Panelists Discuss the Politics of Gen Z
Folks of all ages gathered Tuesday evening to ponder the politics of Generation Z. The KC Media Collective hosted “The Politics of Generation Z,” a panel discussion moderated by Celisa Calacal of KCUR 89.3 in Pierson Auditorium on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The four panelists were true to their generation –…
Discussing the Values of ‘Value Them Both’
A virtual event hosted by the KC Media Collective discussed the language, values and context in which voters are being asked to decide on abortion rights in Kansas.
Pondering the Business and Politics of Climate Change
American Public Square will convene a panel discussion at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Donnelly College, in Kansas City, Kansas, called “The Politics of Mother Nature – The Climate is Changing – Should You?”
Imagine That: What If Police Unconditionally Respected the Community?
Two former Kansas City Police Department officers are now training people in how to use “unconditional respect” to help reform law enforcement.
Local Nonprofits Collaborate to Support, Enhance Kansas City Journalism
Six local nonprofit organizations have formed the KC Media Collective, a new collaborative initiative designed to support and enhance local journalism. Members of the KC Media Collective include American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, KCUR, Missouri Business Alert, Startland News and The Kansas City Beacon.