Black History

Looking for ways to observe Juneteenth? Here's the Flatland rundown.

Here’s How and Where to Honor Juneteenth in 2021

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Catherine Hoffman | June 18, 2021

Looking for ways to observe Juneteenth? Here’s the Flatland rundown.

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The ruins of "Black Wall Street" after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.

Tracing Kansas City’s Ties to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

By Brian Burnes | May 27, 2021

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sent ripples that could be felt in Kansas City. Flatland explores the sometimes surprising local links to arguably the most serious, yet little known, race crime in U.S. history.

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Tymia Morgan is a teacher at Central High School. She is one of two educators in Kansas City who will implement the 1619 curriculum in classrooms.

Kansas City Public Schools Secures Grant for 1619 Education Program

By Vicky Diaz-Camacho | April 15, 2021

Out of over 200 applicants, one Kansas City school was selected for the 1619 Education Program.

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South Park Elementary School in Merriam, Kansas.

Meet Two Kansas Women Who Helped Integrate South Park Elementary School

By Catherine Hoffman | March 11, 2021

Recalling a landmark Johnson County school integration case that came before Brown v. Board of Education.

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Kansas City Monarchs team photo from 1934

Kansas City Monarchs Making History … Again

By Brian Burnes | February 9, 2021

The Kansas City Monarchs have been at the crossroads of social change for a century.

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