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Black History

Racial Justice

Kansas City Bears Racial Scars of Interstate System

Bruce R. Watkins Drive One Example of Uprooting Minority Communities

by Mary Sanchez

Racial Justice

Cultivating History Pt. 3: Business Success Breeds Resentment

Ku Klux Klan Threats, Suspicious Fires Dog Junius Groves while Depression Ruins “recession-proof” empire after his death

by Brian Burnes

Racial Justice

Cultivating History Pt. 2: ‘Potato King’ Thrives Amid Racism

School segregation and lynchings were part of Kansas life as Junius Groves rose to prominence

by Brian Burnes

Racial Justice

Cultivating History Pt. 1: ‘Potato King’ Earning New Renown

Former Slave, Junius G. Groves, prospered as Wyandotte County farmer after walking to Kansas from Kentucky

by Brian Burnes

News & Issues

Black Archives of Mid-America Marks 50th Anniversary

Preserving Black History

by Mary Sanchez

Commentary

How to Convince White KC it’s Time for Black Reparations

Raising All Boats

by Bill Tammeus

News & Issues

For Black leaders in Kansas City, MLK Day is a Hectic — and Empowering — Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day off for many people in Kansas City. But for leaders in Black communities, it's a chance to connect to something bigger and encourage better support for African Americans.

by Lawrence Brooks IV, KCUR 89.3

News & Issues

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation

'Is a Check Enough?'

by Mary Sanchez

News & Issues

Kansas City Starts Down a Long Road to Black Reparations

Watch More on Kansas City PBS

by Multiple Reporters

Arts & Culture

Black Appalachian Artists Showcased in Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Community College’s First Exhibit of 2023 Puts Black Artists from the Appalachian Region Front and Center

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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