Black History
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation
Stark realities about racial wealth gaps in America will shape local discussions this year to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
Black Appalachian Artists Showcased in Kansas City
“Holler If You See Me: Black Appalachia” is on display at Kansas City Kansas Community College until March 31. Artists explored motifs such as identity, displacement, loss and empowerment.
Passing the Baton | Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History
Sonny Gibson, a historian and author, has been doggedly documenting the forgotten history of Black Kansas City for decades.
Q&A with ‘Preserving Our Past’ Producer Catherine Hoffman
Kansas City PBS producer Catherine Hoffman discusses the process behind the new film, “Preserving Our Past: The Story Continues.”
Passing the Baton | Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police
Alvin Brooks shares the story behind the creation of the AdHoc Group Against Crime, part of the “Passing the Baton” series.
A 116-Year-Old Memorial Was Stolen, Then Returned, to a Historic Black Church
On Jan. 21, a 116-year-old memorial was taken from Parkville’s historic Black church. A week later, it was returned. This is how the community reacted.
What’s in a Name? KC Film Documents ‘Black Joy,’ Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
A locally produced film, “Parker,” explores a Black family’s decision to reclaim their name. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
The (R)evolution of the ‘Soft Black Girl’
Many Black women are ditching the expectations of the “strong Black woman” stereotype and tapping into the “soft Black girl” lifestyle focusing on luxury.
Art House | KC Filmmaker Vies to Share Black Perspective
More diverse representation in local cinema comes through strongly in two compelling short films by DeVonte Brown, “Vie” and “Now What?”