The Forum

Renewed calls for investigations into the abuses to American Indian children have brought new scrutiny to the boarding school system. This talk will examine the thinking behind the creation of federal schools for youth, including Haskell Indian Nations University, originally known as the United States Indian Industrial Training School, and how this system affected Native communities in the short a...

Jude Lane will explain the ABLE account, a free savings option for people with disabilities — what the account is, how it works and how to set one up. An […] The post The ABLE Account appeared first on KKFI .

Missouri Executive Director Luz María Henríquez and Major Gifts Officer Reva Wood will discuss how the ACLU of Missouri employs the federal and state constitutions to advocate for government that is fair, equitable, and respectful of individuals’ dignity. (Rebroadcast from April 23. 2024)

Join Carol Estes as she discusses an actual instance of "doing justice" where she had to make an ethical choice. Rebroadcast from November 26, 2024

Graham Kreicker will combine a light hearted approach with some serious insights that may help us all better understand and appreciate several  aspects of time.  He will whiz through celestial time, geologic time, nanosecond time and wasted time.

Nate Hofer, local photographer and musician, uses a pedal steel guitar along with descriptions of his photography to explain his commitment toward arms control and nuclear disarmament. Musical Guest -- Jack Summers

Cami Travis-Groves, author and transformational coach,  shares some new perspectives on self care. Musical Guest - Ivory Blue

Sharareh Hashemy from Amnesty International, the world's oldest human rights group, presents an overview of the organization, including its history and work today. The presentation was recorded at Kansas City Oasis (kcoasis.org) on November 3, 2024. Additionally, the presentation includes music by local artist, Nick Schnebelen (NickSchnebelenKC.com) And, as a bonus, a presentation from Al Ortega,...

Effective Altruism is a 21st-century philosophical and social movement that advocates impartially calculating benefits and prioritizing causes to provide the greatest good. It is motivated by "using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis.  Alex Hedtke and Nathan Dunkerly will discuss the philosophy behind Effective Altruism and...

Join the Hon. Marci Francisco, Kansas State Senator from the 2nd district, for a look at the upcoming 2025 legislative session in Kansas.  Ms. Francisco recaps the results of the recent election and speculates on what that will mean in terms of proposed legislation i the upcoming legislative session.

Join Carol Estes as she discusses an actual instance of "doing justice" where she had to make an ethical choice.

Crises looming with the Trump election include deportation of immigrants, ongoing war in Gaza, and threats to groups such as gay and trans persons. A meeting on Nov. 22, 2024, […] The post PeaceWorks Symposium 11/22/24 appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Ron Ruhnke discusses the difference between "big T" trauma and "little t" trauma.   He discusses the effects these types of trauma in our individual experience and development, and how to deal with and potentially mitigate these effects.  Additionally, there is music by local musician, Fenwa Teryen.  The presentation was made and recorded at Kansas City Oasis, September 8, 2024.

SuEllen Fried leads the second part of All Souls’ series of events spotlighting youth suicide prevention. Fried is the author of four books on bullying, founder of BullySafeUSA and the […] The post The Transformative Power of Pain (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Jackson County Children’s Services Fund board members Ann Mesle and Judy Morgan will talk about how the fund and its partners combine care, connections and creativity to provide hope against […] The post The Road to Hope for Jackson County Children (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

A death by suicide is like no other. Mickey and Bonnie Swade, founders of Suicide Awareness Survivors Support (SASS-MoKan), and Marcia Epstein, survivor of suicide losses, will talk about the […] The post Suicide: What to Say and Not Say to a Loss Survivor (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Michelle Irwin, Community Outreach Specialist with First Call Kansas City discusses how to provide tools to help identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth.  (Rebroadcast from […] The post Signs of Suicide: Gatekeeper Training (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Angela Schultz and Ben Griffiths of Compassion and Choices will discuss end-of-life options and the importance of documenting your wishes, having conversations with your loved ones, and your healthcare provider. […] The post Conversations that Count: Finding Power and Peace in Charting Your End-of-life Journey (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Graham Kreicker will describe current conditions and what must be done to assure high quality of life for ever growing number of those in the final stages of their existence.  The presentation is based on Dr. Atul Gwande’s acclaimed book, Being Mortal. (Rebroadcast from June 11, 2024)

Natasha Herdman created Pawsperity because she believes in a two-generation, “all-in” approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Basic needs for food and shelter must be met before a parent […] The post Pawsperity: Unleashing Human Potential (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Missouri Executive Director Luz María Henríquez and Major Gifts Officer Reva Wood will discuss how the ACLU of Missouri employs the federal and state constitutions to advocate for government that is fair, equitable, and respectful of individuals’ dignity. (Rebroadcast from April 23. 2024)

Stephanie Godfroy, the local leader of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, discusses recent issues in gun control and the passion behind the Moms’ demands.  She will discuss […] The post Demanding Gun Sense in America (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .

Recently joined UUCL member and K.U. Ph. D. candidate, Brenna Pritchard, will present the highlights of her dissertation on Futurian Masculinity. It is an examination of science fiction fandom as a masculine gendered space. She will trace the history of science fiction as a genre, then dive into the way that male science fiction fans built their identity and carved out a place for themselves using...

Rev. Shelley Page discusses an important chapter in early Unitarian history by looking at the  utopian community of Racovia in Poland in the 1500-1600s, founded by the Polish Brethren.  Hear what these very radical Poles were all about as they sought to live in alignment with their deeply held values of love, peace, equality and reason.  Their liberal experiment left a legacy that still reverberat...

Devin Burghart is president of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and coordinates the Seattle office. He has researched, written, and organized on virtually all facets of […] The post 40 Years of Fighting Fascism and What the Future Holds (rebroadcast) appeared first on KKFI .