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A table centerpiece at The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council's largest annual event.

Diversity Defines Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council Event

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people of faith flocked to take part in this year’s Table of Faiths event hosted by The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council.

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The exterior of the historic Central United Methodist Church.

Historic Central United Methodist Church Reflects on its Complex Past as it Prepares to Close

The historic Central United Methodist Church is reflecting on its complex past as it prepares to close. The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection will reopen the church in December.

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Cori Smith is the owner of BLK + BRWN, a bookstore that elevates and amplifies authors of color. (Photo by Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

Students, Librarians and Bookstore Owners Push Back on Book Bans

In Missouri, a new law has librarians bracing for impact and bookstores providing an outlet to learn about banned books.

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Vy Nguyen's written explanation of her work.

Local LGBTQ Artists Discuss Embracing Their Authentic Selves

In this photo series, Flatland visited the studios of seven different artists to delve into their creative spaces and learn about how their work connects them to the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Person with rainbow fan

In Kansas City, LGBTQ+ Support Systems Are Emerging Slowly

Kansas City has made progress in terms of making itself a more welcoming place for the LGBTQ community. But progress has been painfully slow, and may be at risk.

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