History

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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curiousKC | What Happened to Wolferman’s in Kansas City?

curiousKC tells the story of Wolferman’s, makers of famous English muffins.

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Sarah Rector is known for becoming a millionaire by the time she was 10 years old

curiousKC: The Forgotten Life and Wealth of Sarah Rector

curiousKC sifts through Sarah Rector’s mysterious past to learn why she became known as the “richest black girl in Missouri.”

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The Filter Ep. 5 | ‘Be Free’

The Filter podcast talks about the evolution of slavery, starting with Juneteenth and book-ending with the Black Lives Matter movements.

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Juneteenth and Civil Rights

Dropping June 24: The Filter Connects the Dots, From Juneteenth to Black Lives Matter

The Filter podcast gives you a brief history lesson on Juneteenth and how race relations unfolded for Black Americans and how it connects to Black Lives Matter movements in KC.

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