Passing the Baton

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

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

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.

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A man with white facial hair and classes sits in front of a display with historical documents.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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Diane Charity (second from right) with her family at Parade Park.

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

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

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Alvin Brooks and members of the AdHoc Group Against Crime.

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

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

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