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Passing the Baton | Rev. John Modest Miles on Building Community

By | February 20, 2023 |

A smiling Rev. John Modest Miles, pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

Rev. John Modest Miles reflects on community building as part of “Passing the Baton,” a series of cross-generational conversations hosted by educator Carl Boyd.

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

By | February 16, 2023 |

A man with white facial hair and classes sits in front of a display with historical documents.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.

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

Passing the Baton | Diane Charity on the Fight for Fair Housing

By | February 13, 2023 |

Diane Charity (second from right) with her family at Parade Park.

Diane Charity talks about her long fight for fair and affordable housing and the creation of KC Tenants on “Passing the Baton.”

Passing the Baton | Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police

By | February 6, 2023 |

Alvin Brooks and members of the AdHoc Group Against Crime.

Alvin Brooks shares the story behind the creation of the AdHoc Group Against Crime, part of the “Passing the Baton” series.