Diversity

Jonathan Christensen Caballero (left) and Joann Quiñones are two artists and friends who explore complexities of identity within their respective bodies of art. Both use mixed media, such as ceramics and found objects, to explore these themes.

How Two Friends and Latinx Artists Explore Complex Identities in Faces

Two Latinx artists met in grad school and have since become friends, influencing each other’s work. Both have exhibits at the Belger Arts Center.

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Members of the Cauldron Collective embrace a “collective” approach to their pop-up restaurant business.

Cauldron Collective Shares the Power and Profit of Their Vegan Pop-Up

Members of the Cauldron Collective — Olive Cooke, Kim Conyers and Sylvia Metta — embrace a collective approach that shares both the power and profit of the vegan pop-up business equally.

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In 2019, Kansas City hosted a ballroom event where performers were able to walk, vogue and pose in front of "Pose" star, Dominique Jackson. (Sandy Woodsen | Flatland)

KC’s Grandfather of Ballroom Works for Greater Acceptance of the Culture

Ballroom culture has been around for longer than many realize, but it’s only recently arrived in Kansas City.

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Hear from 9 Kansas City residents on what their identity means to them and their work

9 Kansas City Residents Share What Being Asian Means to Them

This is a snapshot of the many people in the community who shape and move the city as we know it.

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Henry Louis Gates Jr., admires the mural at Church of God In Christ West Angeles.

Behind the Scenes of ‘The Black Church,’ Coming Next Week to Kansas City PBS

Rewire spoke with Stacey L. Holman about her role as series producer on “The Black Church,” which premieres Feb. 16, 2021 on PBS.

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Data show that roughly 60% of the U.S. are willing to get the vaccine. What about the people who aren't sure? (Collage by Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

Combating Vaccine Wariness With Education

COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and skepticism is pervasive in communities of colors. Health professionals are working to address those concerns.

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Despite the headquarter's push, this year's decennial Census count faced hurdles

Census 2020: Why Some Parts of the KC Area Were So Hard to Count

Why was it so hard to count the hard-to-count areas in KC? An enumerator explains.

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Say Their Names

Kansas City marks Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020.

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Latinos are the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S.

A Seat at the Table: Latino Educators on Mentorship and Education in KC

Here’s what three Kansas Citians are doing to support the metro’s Latino students.

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Wayne Hubbard and Candice Price

Kansas City Based Outdoors Show Breaks Down Color Barriers on TV

Wayne Hubbard and Candice Price created one of the first outdoors shows in the nation owned and produced by a female African American, hosted by an African American and with content driven by African Americans.

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