Beyond Belief

When the Bruce R. Watkins Drive (the view here looks south from Linwood Avenue) was constructed, it cut in two the historic, predominantly Black Ivanhoe neighborhood, which runs from 31st to 47th streets and from Prospect Avenue to Paseo Boulevard. The freeway’s history is an example of how government decisions led to injustice for Black residents. (Bill Tammeus | Flatland

Many ‘Moving Parts’ Complicate Work of KC Reparations Panel

Kansas City’s history of racial division and injustice is painful and often appalling. But the city now has an opportunity through the Mayor’s Commission on Reparations to show other cities — and maybe the nation itself — how to begin repairing the vast damage inflicted on Black citizens by discriminatory, foolish, destructive, and indefensible past…

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The Filter | A Lesson on Grief and Resilience

Is it possible to break through the mental fog of loss? In this show, we learn how to embrace grief while also finding joy from counselors and scientists.

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The Filter | Verify This

Ever wonder how belief systems are shaped? How about misinformation? In episode four of the Filter podcast, our hosts Ieshia and Vicky do just that.

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Trailer: The Filter Ep. 4 Teaser on Beliefs and Misinformation

In this teaser, you’ll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.

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Bringing An Artist’s Spirituality to the Practice of Medicine

Nancy Tilson-Mallett has tapped her interests in art and science to help infuse spirituality into the practice of medicine.

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