Flatland in Focus

Iola Riley reminisces while looking at the photo album commemorating her and her husband Ernest's 50-year wedding anniversary.

Aging in Place is a Struggle in Kansas City

Caregiving is an act of love. Countless gestures of kindness are required. They are essential for people aging in place aging with dignity in Kansas City.

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Hundreds of Kansas Citians gather at University Academy for a town hall discussion on reparations in Kansas City.

Kansas City Starts Down a Long Road to Black Reparations

Kansas City is embarking on a difficult quest to consider and create reparations to address harm the city has caused and perpetuated for its Black residents.

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A group of students at the University of Kansas demonstrate for civil rights in 1965. Image courtesy of Dole Archives at the University of Kansas.

Disability Rights History: A Self-Guided Tour

Here’s a self-guided tour to help put disability rights and law history into context.

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A traveler viewing panels of art at the new Kansas City International Airport.

Balancing KC’s Needs for Public Art, Smooth Streets 

The new Kansas City International Airport terminal houses the largest One Percent for Art program in the city’s history. Here’s a look at the public art, the artists and their impact.

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A man with white facial hair and classes sits in front of a display with historical documents. He wears a traditional scarf with reds, yellows, blacks and greens.

‘Passing The Baton’ Aims To Inspire Future Generations By Sharing KC History

Educator Carl Boyd has developed a video series called “Passing the Baton” that features cross-generational mentorship conversations between community leaders.

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