Sandy Woodson

Independent Producer

Stories by Sandy Woodson

Carl Boyd speaking into a radio microphone.

Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’

Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program "Generation Rap."

Cassandra Wainright teaching at the 2016 Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City.

Passing the Baton | Pastor Cassandra Wainright’s Life of Service

Pastor Cassandra Wainright became the first female president of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City. Watch her story on "Passing the Baton."

Senior U.S. District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.

Passing the Baton | Groundbreaking African American Lawyer

Senior U.S. District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr. reflects on a long, groundbreaking legal career as part of our "Passing the Baton" series.

Photo of John Lange, the namesake of Kansas City, Missouri's first hospital for African Americans.

Passing the Baton | Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History

Sonny Gibson, a historian and author, has been doggedly documenting the forgotten history of Black Kansas City for decades.

Map of the neighborhood where Carmaletta Williams grew up.

Passing the Baton | Carmaletta Williams on Highways Breaking Neighborhoods

Carmaletta Williams, CEO of the Black Archives of Mid-America, shares how a new highway in her neighborhood altered the course of her life.

A smiling Rev. John Modest Miles, pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

Passing the Baton | Rev. John Modest Miles on Building Community

Rev. John Modest Miles reflects on community building as part of "Passing the Baton," a series of cross-generational conversations hosted by educator Carl Boyd.

Diane Charity (second from right) with her family at Parade Park.

Passing the Baton | Diane Charity on the Fight for Fair Housing

Diane Charity talks about her long fight for fair and affordable housing and the creation of KC Tenants on "Passing the Baton."

Alvin Brooks and members of the AdHoc Group Against Crime.

Passing the Baton | Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police

Alvin Brooks shares the story behind the creation of the AdHoc Group Against Crime, part of the "Passing the Baton" series.

Anjie Keyes’ life changed when she was diagnosed with HIV.

In Their Own Words: How HIV and AIDS Changed the Lives of 3 Kansas Citians

Three people living with HIV in Kansas City share what life is like and what they've experienced.

Ballroom performer Father Papi Alain Mikli.

Kansas City Ballroom Performer Takes the Stage in This Season of ‘Legendary’

Kansas City ballroom performer Father Papi Alain Mikli describes his experience as a participant in this season of the HBO Max competition series "Legendary."

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