History
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Resurrecting Barbecue’s Forgotten History
Adrian Miller, author of “Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue,” contends the history of barbecue is largely one of cultural appropriation.
A Record of Kansas City Black History: ‘Chant Their Names, Almost As If Holy’
The Local Investment Commission, the Black Archives of Mid-America and the Kansas City Public Library have collaborated on “Kansas City Black History,” a book documenting the stories of notable local Black people.
Surging Interest in African American Genealogy
Interest in African American genealogy is growing, and the Kansas City area is fortunate to have numerous organizations dedicated to preserving, sharing and celebrating those family histories.
Airline History Museum Hits Turbulence with Landlord
The Airline History Museum is fighting to prevent its collection of classic airplanes from being evicted by the private operator of the city-owned facility.