People & Places
Celebrating Kansas City And All Its Traditions (From Here and Abroad)
For some, it is art. For others, it is food and music. The common thread, however, is that these activities are touchstones for transplants to the Kansas City area — some of whom arrived from halfway around the world as refugees from violent conflict and political turmoil. The holiday season is a time to celebrate…
What Are You Most Proud Of?
Melissa is 27 months sober and has never felt better. Her mind is more clear and she’s more focused. She says she never realized how much time and energy was spent around alcohol, but now that it’s out of her life, she’s not looking back. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will…
What Moves You Forward? | Yasmine and Abby
Right off the bat, Yasmine knew what continually moves her forward: God. For Abby, it’s her art and drive to compete to be the best in her field. Flatland spoke to audience members at the TEDxKCWomen event on Dec. 1 at the Music Hall in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. We asked them what moves them…
What Moves You Forward? | Rosanne and Clarissa
Rosanne is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and she, like many of her friends who share that background, have the motto of continuing to move forward. Clarissa, a special education teacher, finds her reason to move forward in the small successes of her students. Flatland spoke to audience members at the TEDxKCWomen event on…
What’s the Best Advice You’ve Been Given?
Jesus learned it from his grandfather, who taught him and his father this lesson. Getting caught up in the day to day is so easy, Jesus says, but the key is to remember what’s driving you forward. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and…
What Do You Like Most About Yourself?
6lue, pronounced “blue,” is proud of the person he is, and he’s glad to share it with Flatland. When he brings up what from his childhood he misses, he’s nostalgic about time spent with family and how carefree he could be. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories of…
Does Social Media Bring Us Together or Tear Us Apart?
Nick blocked dozens of Facebook friends during election season, but whether social media is to blame for divides in family and rifts with friends, he says it depends on your preexisting relationship. Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and on Flatland’s Youtube page — and…
Who Inspires You?
When Keeyoung Kim was a child, his parents worked long hours and relied on a babysitter until he was old enough to care for himself. He remembers feeling lonely and angry, but it wasn’t until he was older he realized the long hours they worked were to provide for him. Now he’s grateful for what…
Tell Us About Your Best Friend
Cruz is from Mexico, and his best friend is from India. He says the cultures the two best friends share with one another is one of many aspects he values in their friendship. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find them online here and on Flatland’s Youtube page — and…
Can the World Use More Kindness?
Delbert tries to be kind to his fellow humans and expects the same in return. He acknowledges the country seems more polarized than ever but contends that isn’t what America is about. “I think it’s a cleansing moment for the state and country to realize there’s difficult times, but there’s some good times happening, too,” he…