Social Justice
Unhoused and Unheard: Temporary Fixes Fall Short of Demands for Unhoused Community
The pandemic has exacerbated the homeless crisis in Kansas City, and advocates for the unhoused are pushing for more permanent solutions.
‘6 Streets’ Explores How Art Can Raise Social Awareness
Tonight at 7 p.m., Kansas City PBS will premiere “6 Streets,” a new documentary about the people who created six Black Lives Matter murals on prominent streets in Kansas City.
Local Leaders Weigh in on the Role of the Black Church in Social Change
Kansas City area clergy discuss the role of Black churches in leading social change. “The Black Church” premieres Feb. 16, 2021 on Kansas City PBS.
MLK in Kansas City
Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. visited Kansas City at least six times between 1957 and 1968.
This St. Louis Artist Found Connection in a Time of Disconnection
Câmi Thomas didn’t expect to find connection or inspiration during a pandemic, but her latest work is a result of community support and honest conversations.