Racial Justice

Members of the Black Archives of Mid-America's Youth Coalition Network attended the 50th anniversary gala. The group is about four years old and works to develop their skills for research, such as a recent project on reparations.

Black Archives of Mid-America Marks 50th Anniversary

The Black Archives of Mid-America marked its 50th anniversary by emphasizing it role in preserving Black history in Kansas City.

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Carl Boyd speaking into a radio microphone.

Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’

Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program “Generation Rap.”

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Cassandra Wainright teaching at the 2016 Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City.

Passing the Baton | Pastor Cassandra Wainright’s Life of Service

Pastor Cassandra Wainright became the first female president of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City. Watch her story on “Passing the Baton.”

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Judith Manthe, principal chief of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas, speaks to a group at the Huron Indian Cemetery in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.

Wyandot Nation of Kansas Pursues Federal Recognition

The Wyandot Nation of Kansas is seeking formal recognition from the federal government, enabling access to funding, tribal sovereignty and self-governance.

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Senior U.S. District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.

Passing the Baton | Groundbreaking African American Lawyer

Senior U.S. District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr. reflects on a long, groundbreaking legal career as part of our “Passing the Baton” series.

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