Racial Justice
KC Reparations Commission Expects to Get More Time, Money
The Kansas City Mayor’s Commission on Reparations will have more time to complete its historic work and city funds to help offset research and other costs.
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.
Honoring 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.
Supporters of Reparations Effort in Kansas City Seek Funds
A commission established by Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to study Black reparations is seeking funding to support its work.
Past and Present Meet for KC Scholars Through ‘Till’ Movie
KC Scholars has announced a $50,000 scholarship in the name of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who was shot when he approached a house in Kansas City.