Race
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.
Chief Concerns in Kansas City
The Kansas City Chiefs are grappling with a branding issue as social justice advocates criticize the appropriation of Native American culture.
Think J.C. Nichols Was Racist? Meet Kroh Brothers
Developer J.C. Nichols has been vilified for his use of racially restrictive housing covenants in subdivisions. But he was hardly alone.
The Filter Ep. 6 | ‘Melanin’
Have you ever heard of colorism or featurism? This episode tackles what these forms of discrimination look like. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)
Defunding the KCPD: A Glimpse of How it Could Look
The Kansas City Police Department is already experimenting with some programs that reflect the goals of the defund the police movement.
Nick’s Picks | Wearing Masks, Pondering Names and an Independence Day Like No Other
Debates over wearing masks to tamp down the COVID-19 pandemic and renaming public landmarks following the death of George Floyd continue this week in the Kansas City area.
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.
Rural Missouri Joins ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement
Rural communities are joining “Black Lives Matter” protests following the death of George Floyd.
Nick’s Picks: Protests Aren’t Going Away
Get ready for more demonstrations this week against racism and police brutality spreading across the Kansas City area.
Reckoning With Racism in Our Own Congregations
People of faith in congregations around the country are grappling with how to lend support to anti-racism efforts following protests about law enforcement violence against people of color.