Urban Connections

Byron Stamps is a former educator and stand up comedian, who taught Algebra for 11 years, receiving Teacher of the Year 3 times along the way. Byron has performed stand […] The post Byron Stamps, teacher, producer on Truth in Comedy – storytelling, stand-up, comedy, and art where humanity is the muse appeared first on KKFI .

KC Scholars team members Anta’ Williams, Nita Daniels, Edna Adelusola and Dee Burns join to discuss how the organization creates a strong continuing education and college-going culture across our region. […] The post KC Scholars team share how the organization is positively impacting lives in the Kansas City area appeared first on KKFI .

Bird Ellington Fleming, Artistic Director and founder of the Traditional Music Society (traditionalmusicsociety.org) celebrates TMS’ 25th Anniversary of a dynamic journey through music and dance from world cultures. TMS’ annual […] The post Bird Fleming, founder/artistic director of the Traditional Music Society and its 25th Anniversary serving Kansas City, teaching music and dance from indigenous...

Cynthia Bryant, J.D (Juris Doctor), LL.M. (Master of Laws), became chair of The Seeing Eye’s Board of Trustees, March 9, 2023. The Seeing Eye, founded in 1929, provides specially bred […] The post Cynthia Bryant, Board of Trustee chair of The Seeing Eye, providing specially bred and trained guide dogs for blind individuals appeared first on KKFI .

Damron Russel Armstrong, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, joins us to share his recent experience directing Lorraine Hansberry’s classic drama “A Raisin in […] The post Damron Armstrong, Executive Director of the Black Repertory Theatre of KC on “A Raisin in the Sun” appeared first on KKFI .

Freeman Augustus Jackson is a Doctoral Candidate in Computer Science at Aspen University. He is a dedicated researcher with a passion for artificial intelligence and has been working in the […] The post Author, researcher Freeman A. Jackson on the importance of teaching children the basics of computer science and AI appeared first on KKFI .

Darnell “Solo” Kirkwood is a self-taught LA based multidisciplinary artist that was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Playing basketball in college for Lynn University and overseas in Denmark, […] The post KC’s own Darnell “Solo” Kirkwood, LA based multidisciplinary artist exhibits his “Discoveries Along the Way” appeared first on KKFI .

Entrepreneur, author, life shift coach and motivational speaker, Rochinda Pickens Energizing, empowering, and effective are a few words that define Rochinda. Her mission is to reach, teach and inspire others […] The post Author Rochinda Pickens on living life unapologetically doing what you love appeared first on KKFI .

The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group’s, Vice President, Dr. Cecelia Robinson, President Emeritus, Dennis Robinson and Corresponding Secretary, Brenda Vann share the work that they are doing to […] The post Black History appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Stacey Yaeger Huddelston, school board member of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools–District 500, shares insight on becoming a board member and the inner workings of the school system. The post Kansas City Kansas School Board appeared first on KKFI .

Deborah Scott, Political Science Professor at Penn Valley Community College, answers questions about the role of a mayor and gives us guidance on our upcoming vote. The post Deciding on a Mayor appeared first on KKFI .

Lyle Gibson, Penn Valley Community College Professor of History, discusses the importance of learning about the Civil Rights Movement within the context of today’s injustices. The post Civil Rights History~Today’s Injustices appeared first on KKFI .

Larry Lester is co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Director and Treasurer for five years (1991-1995). He was instrumental […] The post Larry Lester, historian, author, activist, preserving the African American experience. appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Clovis Semmes, discusses his latest book, The End of Black Studies: Conceptual, Theoretical, and Empirical Concerns on Urban Connections public affairs program. Host/producer: Donna Morrow Wolfe      Co-host/co-producer: Ebony […] The post Clovis E. Semmes, PhD, author, educator, on the end of Black Studies at U.S. universities. appeared first on KKFI .

Journalist and author, Lewis Diuguid, and the Executive Director of the National Association of Multicultural Education, Bette Tate Beaver, join us to discuss Cuba, education, Kamala Harris and journalism. The post Multicultural Education & Journalism appeared first on KKFI .

Professor Albert Lowe of Penn Valley Community College visits Urban Connections to explore the meaning of The Right To Revolution. The post The Right To Revolution appeared first on KKFI .

Damron Russel Armstrong, Producing Artistic Director of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, revisits us with a discussion on the history of African storytelling and the unfolding of theatre. […] The post African Storytelling & The Soul of a Butterfly appeared first on KKFI .

Penn Valley Professor of History, Albert Lowe, educates us about the history and presence of the lynch culture in America. The post Lynch Culture in America appeared first on KKFI .

Bianca Tylek, of the Corrections Accountability Project, calls in to discuss who profits from prisons and how the system works. The post Corrections Accountability appeared first on KKFI .

Artist and entrepreneur of Rissa’s Artistic Design, Clarissa Knighten, shares her story of living with depression and bulimia…and turning her pain into art. The post Living with Depression and Bulimia appeared first on KKFI .

Stacey Yaeger Huddelston, breast feeding advocate, discusses black women and breast feeding. The post Black Women Do Breast Feed appeared first on KKFI .

Boni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 4th agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The post The Fourth Agreement appeared first on KKFI .

Boni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 2nd agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The post The Second Agreement appeared first on KKFI .

Lyle Gibson, author and producer of Black Tie White Tie, and Penn Valley History Professor, shares the process of uncovering our family history as a part of our identity. The post Excavating The Family Bones appeared first on KKFI .

Boni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 3rd agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The post The Third Agreement appeared first on KKFI .