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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

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation

'Is a Check Enough?'

by Mary Sanchez

People & Places

A Review of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Impact on Kansas City

A collection of stories on Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact in the Midwest

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

People & Places

Q&A: KU Professor Randal Jelks on the New Book, ‘Letters to Martin’

‘I wanted to provide students hope’

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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Nick’s Picks | MLK Boulevard, COVID Vaccine Incentives and KC Police Budget Fight

Your Guide to the Week Ahead

by Nick Haines

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Nick’s Picks | MLK Day, Inauguration Day and the Chiefs

Big Days Abound This Week in KC

by Nick Haines

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MLK in Kansas City

Martin Luther King Jr. Visited Kansas City At Least Six Times

by Brian Burnes

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Nick’s Picks | Will Return of Fall Sports Lead to a Spike in COVID-19 Cases?

Honoring MLK and Eisenhower Also on Tap This Week

by Nick Haines

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The People Have Spoken on Honoring MLK in KC…

Flatland Tallies More Than 600 Citizen Suggestions

by Mike Sherry

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12 Ways to Honor MLK Day in KC

Make the Holiday a Day of Service

by Vicky Diaz-Camacho

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation

'Is a Check Enough?'

A Review of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Impact on Kansas City

A collection of stories on Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact in the Midwest

Q&A: KU Professor Randal Jelks on the New Book, ‘Letters to Martin’

‘I wanted to provide students hope’

Nick’s Picks | MLK Boulevard, COVID Vaccine Incentives and KC Police Budget Fight

Your Guide to the Week Ahead

Nick’s Picks | MLK Day, Inauguration Day and the Chiefs

Big Days Abound This Week in KC

MLK in Kansas City

Martin Luther King Jr. Visited Kansas City At Least Six Times

Nick’s Picks | Will Return of Fall Sports Lead to a Spike in COVID-19 Cases?

Honoring MLK and Eisenhower Also on Tap This Week

The People Have Spoken on Honoring MLK in KC…

Flatland Tallies More Than 600 Citizen Suggestions

12 Ways to Honor MLK Day in KC

Make the Holiday a Day of Service

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