Arts & Culture
U.S. Army Base Renamed to Honor Black World War I Hero
A Louisiana U.S. Army base once named for a Confederate general today bears the name of Henry Johnson, a Black World War I U.S. Army hero with Kansas City ties.
Read MoreWeekend Possibilities | KC Brew Fest, Nina Simone, Oscar Nominees
Live music, a Mardi Gras bash and last-minute Valentine’s Day date plans are all on the table this weekend in Kansas City. Friday, Feb. 16 6 – 9 p.m. Craft beer and live jazz will get the weekend going at Vine Street Brewing Co., 2010 Vine St. Grab a table at the 18th & Vine-adjacent…
Read MoreHow KC’s Walt Disney Learned the Hard Way About Copyright
Walt Disney creation Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain after 95 years of copyright protection. Now, the race is on to cash in on Willie.
Read MoreWeekend Possibilities | Chiefs Super Bowl Watch Parties, Dolly, Nate Bargatze
While nearly every television in the area will be tuned in to Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday evening, we’ve picked out a few sweet Chiefs watch party options. In the meantime, here are some options to fill the time until kick-off. Leading up to Sunday, there’s comedy, a Dolly Parton pop-up and LEGOS at Union…
Read MoreKansas City and the Roots of Black Gospel Music
Kansas City has a rich and influential legacy when it comes to the development of Black gospel music. This is its largely untold story.
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