Gender Equality

A group of high schoolers stand together, one holding a trans pride flag up in the air and a megaphone linked to their belt, another has a pride flat wrapped around their back with phrases such as "Love is Love" printed in white letters.

Students, Advocates and Counselors Battle Legislation Targeting LGBTQ Rights in Classrooms

New bills complicate existing protections for school employees and LGBTQ students. Here is what folks are doing to respond.

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A collage of black and white photos of folks in Kansas City's community, many of whom were impacted by HIV. This image promotes a new documentary by Sandy Woodson "AIDS in KC" as well as Flatland Show's latest episode covering health inequities that emerged.

curiousKC | What Questions Do You Have Since HIV/AIDS First Emerged 40 Years Ago?

This month, Flatland reporters focus on the implications the HIV epidemic has had on health equity. What questions should we cover?

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A table centerpiece at The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council's largest annual event.

Diversity Defines Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council Event

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people of faith flocked to take part in this year’s Table of Faiths event hosted by The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council.

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The exterior of the historic Central United Methodist Church.

Historic Central United Methodist Church Reflects on its Complex Past as it Prepares to Close

The historic Central United Methodist Church is reflecting on its complex past as it prepares to close. The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection will reopen the church in December.

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Cori Smith is the owner of BLK + BRWN, a bookstore that elevates and amplifies authors of color. (Photo by Vicky Diaz-Camacho)

Students, Librarians and Bookstore Owners Push Back on Book Bans

In Missouri, a new law has librarians bracing for impact and bookstores providing an outlet to learn about banned books.

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