I’m Your Neighbor
Sometimes what makes us unique is also what makes us similar. Flatland, KCPT’s digital magazine, is on a mission to better understand our fellow Kansas Citians through our new Youtube series, “I am Your Neighbor.” With thoughtful questions, we aim to make neighbors out of strangers, regardless of zip code.
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…
How Do You Express Yourself?
Xiao is from China and just recently received her green card. She’s combined her passion for Chinese mythology and art to tell her culture’s story without a language barrier. “I think art is the global language, like music, it’s a good way to connect people,” she says. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of…
How Did You Get Your Name?
Keith, who goes by Ox, thinks of his nickname as an extension of himself. He says through his life and what he’s overcome, like beating a brain tumor, he’s become stronger. “I’m a whole different breed,” he says. “I’m an animal, like an ox — something strong and powerful.” Every Tuesday and Thursday through spring of 2019, Flatland…
What is the Meaning of Life?
Marvin operates on the idea that everyone is placed on this earth to go through hardship, learn from it and better themselves. Every morning, as he’s out in the community, he tries to give people the respect he hopes to get in return. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories…
Why Do You Do What You Do?
“If I can just bring something back to life, even if it’s just as small as a pair of shoes, that makes me happy,” says Holly, a shoe shiner in Kansas City. She’s trying to modernize her industry before it becomes obsolete. She says part of the problem is that those who came before her…
What Gives You Courage?
Brad’s company and his creations give him the sense of fulfillment he’d been looking for. Even though measuring his own expectations proved difficult at first, he says the sense of accomplishment he feels when someone buys his art is unparalleled. Every Tuesday and Thursday through the end of February, Flatland will share stories of Kansas City’s neighbors. Find…
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next »