Diversity
Campus Protests Highlight the Complexity of Divestment
Campus protests seeking university divestment from investments supporting Israel due to the war in Gaza are blocked by laws passed in Missouri and Kansas.
Campus Protests Over War in Gaza Echo Anti-Apartheid Era
Campus protests at the University of Missouri and University of Kansas over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza echo anti-apartheid protests decades ago.
Wyandot Nation of Kansas Pursues Federal Recognition
The Wyandot Nation of Kansas is seeking formal recognition from the federal government, enabling access to funding, tribal sovereignty and self-governance.
For Black leaders in Kansas City, MLK Day is a Hectic — and Empowering — Day of Service
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.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. With Black Wealth Creation
Stark realities about racial wealth gaps in America will shape local discussions this year to honor Martin Luther King Jr.