John G. McGrath
Stories by John G. McGrath
Art House | Morgan Dameron Shares Female Filmmaker Perspective
Kansas City filmmaker Morgan Dameron shares how she has balanced her work in independent film with Hollywood blockbusters.
Tireless ‘Ms. Jessie’ Cultivates Next Generation of Neighborhood Leaders
Jessie Jefferson is developing a new generation of neighborhood leaders as a consultant and community organizer for a host of neighborhoods.
Ferguson, Missouri, Experience Inspires Marketer to be ‘Incubator’ for Creatives
Daniel Gilmore plans to start a nonprofit marketing agency, Chosen Creative Concepts, to link people of color with a network of resources and opportunities.
Hearing-Impaired Nonprofit Founder Aims to Remove Blinders from Corporate America
Snubs experienced by people with disabilities inspired Jim Atwater to establish Aptly, which provides employment assistance for underserved people.
Former Inmate Serves as ‘Voice on the Outside’ for Women Prisoners
Mary Taylor’s life took unexpected turns on the path that would lead her to be founder of the nonprofit 3 Quarters of the Way Done.
Art House | Meet the Winner of the Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grant
Meet Brydie O'Connor, the first recipient of the Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grant, awarded by ArtsKC and the Kansas City Film Office.
KCK Sports, Education Nonprofit Embodies Passion of its Co-Founder
Adrion Roberson has stopped coaching youth football after more than three decades. But even after leaving the sidelines, he remains driven to transform the lives of his players and their parents.
KC Educator Loves Serving Immigrant Families
Changemaker Ryan Rumpf leads Kansas City Public Schools' Global Academy, which serves immigrant and refugee children.
Art House | Rideshare Driver’s Life Takes a Turn in ‘RIDE’
“RIDE” offers a glimpse of the very real risks and rewards faced by rideshare drivers in the emerging gig economy.
Near Murder, Gun Death Drive Work of KCMO Youth Mentor
Changemaker Reynard Zweifel directs programming for the Kansas City performing arts group HYPE — Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence.