Juneteenth
Nick’s Picks | Juneteenth, Sharks, Dragons and More …
World Cup Countdown Party Last week, we marked the one-year countdown to the World Cup. Now, get ready for the big party. Kansas City’s host committee is planning a “Countdown to the World Cup Kick-Off Event” on Sunday at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. That’s the former Sprint headquarters site near 119th and Metcalf….
25 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Kansas City, and to Keep Supporting Black Communities
Celebrate Juneteenth by attending events, shopping with Black-owned businesses, supporting Black-led organizations, and learning more about our community’s history.
Weekend Possibilities | Boulevardia is Back, Juneteenth and Father’s Day
Outdoor events like Boulevardia and a trio of Juneteenth celebrations dominate the final weekend before the official start of summer.
Nick’s Picks | Pondering Reparations, Toll Lanes, Medicaid and Summer Fun
The news outlook for the week ahead in Kansas City.
Here’s How and Where to Honor Juneteenth in 2021
Looking for ways to observe Juneteenth? Here’s the Flatland rundown.
Nick’s Picks | Auschwitz Exhibit, Police Budget and Medicaid Expansion Top the Agenda
Nick Haines sets the agenda for the news week ahead in Kansas City.
The Filter Ep. 5 | ‘Be Free’
The Filter podcast talks about the evolution of slavery, starting with Juneteenth and book-ending with the Black Lives Matter movements.
Dropping June 24: The Filter Connects the Dots, From Juneteenth to Black Lives Matter
The Filter podcast gives you a brief history lesson on Juneteenth and how race relations unfolded for Black Americans and how it connects to Black Lives Matter movements in KC.
Art House Extra: Spike Lee’s ‘Da 5 Bloods’
Screenwriter Kevin Willmott discusses Spike Lee’s new Netflix film “Da 5 Bloods.”
Faith Community Gathers on Juneteenth to Pray on Troost
Churches from various denominations will come together on Juneteenth to “Pray on Troost,” forming a human prayer chain stretching the length of Kansas City’s racial dividing line.