Black History

Church in Steptoe neighborhood

curiousKC | Excavating the History of Steptoe, Westport’s Lost Black Neighborhood

The curiousKC team explores the fascinating history of Steptoe, a lost Black neighborhood in Westport.

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curiousKC | Were There Segregated House Advertisements in KC?

Were local real estate advertisements segregated? curiousKC investigates.

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Birth Battle | Helping Hands.

Birthing Battle | Helping Hands

Research continues to corroborate claims that integrating birth experts such as midwives and doulas helps curb rising maternal and infant mortality rates.

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This episode talks about skin tone and feature discrminiation

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)

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Izula Jade, mother and doula in KC

Birthing Battle | Labor Pains

Infant and maternity mortality rates in the Kansas City area keep climbing. This hit close to home for Izula Jade

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