Lawrence Brooks IV, KCUR 89.3

Lawrence Brooks IV is race and culture reporter with KCUR 89.3.

Stories by Lawrence Brooks IV, KCUR 89.3

Martin Luther Jr. stands at a pulpit, with a light shining behind him. Jr. was a speaker at the Mammoth Rally on May 3 in the late 1950s.

For Black leaders in Kansas City, MLK Day is a Hectic — and Empowering — Day of Service

By Lawrence Brooks IV, KCUR 89.3 | January 15, 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day for leaders in Black communities to connect to something bigger and encourage better support for African Americans.

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