Ieshia Downton
Social Media Coordinator, Host of 'The Filter'
Ieshia Downton is the Social Media Coordinator for Kansas City PBS. She is a Kansas City-native with a love for writing and social/cultural commentary. She is a graduate from the University of Missouri's school of journalism, where she emphasized her studies in magazine writing.
Stories by Ieshia Downton
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)
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.
Dropping June 24: The Filter Connects the Dots, From Juneteenth to Black Lives Matter
The Filter podcast gives you a brief history lesson on Juneteenth and how race relations unfolded for Black Americans and how it connects to Black Lives Matter movements in KC.
The Filter Ep. 4: ‘Graduation Day’
College as we know it has been upended. But what are the silent struggles of higher education's minority population? Three folks take it back to middle school, high school and colleges days to paint the picture of life in school as a minority.
The Filter Ep. 3: ‘Dear God’
For many, spirituality is a source of strength in times of crisis. We talked to three Kansas Citians about why it's important to them.
Age of Coronavirus: The Politics of the Pandemic
In a Flatland interview, University of Kansas professor Jack Zhang discusses how the "politics of blame" shapes our political and economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Filter Ep. 2: ‘Alone Together’
The Coronavirus is changing life as we knew it. It's also revealed other symptoms. Racism. Othering. Political confusion.
The Filter Ep. 1: ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’
In this episode, you’ll hear personal stories, learn what impact a law like this would have on the Kansas City metro’s black community and how linked natural hair is to race-based discrimination.
Introducing a new podcast from Flatland: ‘The Filter’
Flatland is launching a new podcast, "The Filter," to examine under-reported cultural issues in the Kansas City area.
Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?
Does Kansas City Have Any Streets Named After Women?
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