Racial Justice
A Statue of a Slave Owning President Stands in the Heart of Kansas City
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas called out former President Andrew Jackson during comments made on the steps of City Hall last week. In doing so, he focused attention on Jackson County’s namesake, a slave owner who also was responsible for pushing Native Americans down a “Trail of Tears.”
Opportunity Zones: Hopes and Dreams Don’t Always Become Realities
A Flatland examination of Opportunity Zones has revealed a tale of confusion, ambivalence, bitterness — and yes, still hope — for a program designed to help America’s economically distressed communities.
Rural Missouri Joins ‘Black Lives Matter’ Movement
Rural communities are joining “Black Lives Matter” protests following the death of George Floyd.
Nick’s Picks: Protests Aren’t Going Away
Get ready for more demonstrations this week against racism and police brutality spreading across the Kansas City area.
Marvin Francois: Scenes From a Life Lived For Others
The community remembers Marvin Francois , who was killed during Kansas City’s George Floyd protests.