People & Places

Christina Haswood, a 26-year-old Native woman from Lawrence, Kansas, talks about how she went from graduate student to politician

Q&A: Christina Haswood On Becoming a Kansas State Representative

Get to know one of the youngest representatives in the Kansas legislature.

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Here's Hartman and Canady seated in their ambulance-turned-camper. (Contributed)

The Campbulance: Converting the Old Into A Vehicle for Adventure

When Kansas City couple Jasmine and Myles put their heads together, they created the “campbulance.” Hint: It’s good for the camper and the glamper.

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Yosmel Serrano stands in the entryway of his theater. (Contributed)

The Story of a Latino Theater Owner, from Cuba to Kansas City

Yosmel Serrano sees his small Latino theater in Northeast Kansas City as a way to educate the community through Spanish-language films.

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Cami Thomas is a native to St. Louis. Her recent work is part of the Reflect / Project series at the Mid-America Arts Alliance

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.

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Udo Keppler's drawing "Thanksgiving Toast" illustrates well how holiday dinners can be when family members with differing views come together.

A Therapist’s Advice: 5 Ways to Navigate Fraught Conversations with Family

These tips may help avoid a recipe for family disaster this holiday season.

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