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Black History

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

Passing The Baton

Passing the Baton | Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History

Documenting the Past

by Sandy Woodson

Arts & Culture

Q&A with ‘Preserving Our Past’ Producer Catherine Hoffman

History, TikTok, DNA and Honor

Passing The Baton

Passing the Baton | Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police

Building Bridges

by Sandy Woodson

People & Places

A 116-Year-Old Memorial Was Stolen, Then Returned, to a Historic Black Church

Leaders of Washington Chapel hope to restore their ‘safe haven’

by Multiple Reporters

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