Posts Tagged ‘Martin Luther King Jr.’
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.
Read MoreHonoring 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.
Read MoreA Review of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Impact on Kansas City
Each year, Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy is observed. These are Flatland’s stories in remembrance.
Read MoreQ&A: KU Professor Randal Jelks on the New Book, ‘Letters to Martin’
In the form of letters to Martin Luther King Jr., author Randal Jelks said he wants to give readers hope.
Read MoreNick’s Picks | MLK Boulevard, COVID Vaccine Incentives and KC Police Budget Fight
As you move around Kansas City this week, you may notice a big change. There’s no more Swope Parkway, Blue Parkway and Volker Boulevard. Over the weekend, public works crews installed 42 new street signs along that five-mile stretch of roadway. It is now Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The Kansas City Parks Board…
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