The Forum

A long-time activist for social justice and sustainable living, Emily works with 350KC to create a surge of action to address climate change. She will discuss Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, written by a …

Faisal Khan is the new C.E.O. for the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center on Euclid Avenue. He will discuss the Health Center’s role as a community advocate for social justice as well as a public health resource for the community and its members. Mr. Khan has been director of the St. Louis County Public Health […]

Following a quarter-century All Souls Forum tradition, the Mayor of Kansas City, Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., will deliver an annual State of the City address. He will review the City’s accomplishments and challenges over the past year, and his priorities …

Following a quarter-century All Souls Forum tradition, the Mayor of Kansas City, Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr., will deliver an annual State of the City address. He will review the City’s accomplishments and challenges over the past year, and his priorities and expectations for the coming year.

Former FCC Commissioner spoke in support of community radio on October 5th, providing a good segment for playing, especially during fund drives. The speech was delivered at opening night of the 2018 Grassroots Radio Conference in Portland Oregon, at the …

Former FCC Commissioner spoke in support of community radio on October 5th, providing a good segment for playing, especially during fund drives. The speech was delivered at opening night of the 2018 Grassroots Radio Conference in Portland Oregon, at the Native American Student and Community Center of Portland State University, where the conference was held. […]

Faisal Khan is the new C.E.O. for the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center on Euclid Avenue. He will discuss the Health Center’s role as a community advocate for social justice as well as a public health resource for the community …

Pachamama Alliance’s Advancing Climate Solutions through Local, State and Regional Partnerships event on 12/8/18 had their first workshop to present Paul Hawken’s radical, emerging new NY Times Bestseller: DRAWDOWN: THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVER PROPOSED TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING. Local Leaders …

Pachamama Alliance’s Advancing Climate Solutions through Local, State and Regional Partnerships event on 12/8/18 had their first workshop to present Paul Hawken’s radical, emerging new NY Times Bestseller: DRAWDOWN: THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE PLAN EVER PROPOSED TO REVERSE GLOBAL WARMING. Local Leaders were invited to share ideas on and solutions that can actually reverse global warming! KKFI […]

Recent history invites re-reading of George Orwell’s novels and essays, as well as others who address the consequences of expressing truth to power. Are 1984, Animal Farm, Brave New World, The Prince, and An Enemy of the People warnings, or road-maps for authoritarians?

The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, 45th Human Rights Award dinner keynote talk by Dr. MaryLouise Patterson on the correspondence between playwrite, poet, author and racial justice activist Langston Hughes and her parents which she co-edited with Evelyn …

The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, 45th Human Rights Award dinner keynote talk by Dr. MaryLouise Patterson on the correspondence between playwrite, poet, author and racial justice activist Langston Hughes and her parents which she co-edited with Evelyn Louise Crawford whose parents were also part of the close circle of friends. Dr. Patterson […]

Bob Solger is founder of the Solar Design Studio that specializes in photovoltaic design, consulting & financing. He will cover the current transition to a more decentralized electrical grid from increasing production of renewable energy, especially solar, and resulting contentions …

Bob Solger is founder of the Solar Design Studio that specializes in photovoltaic design, consulting & financing. He will cover the current transition to a more decentralized electrical grid from increasing production of renewable energy, especially solar, and resulting contentions with the utility industry over grid access and cost.

Max Skidmore holds a Univ. of Minnesota PhD in American Studies, a large field that combines history, political science, popular culture, etc.–extending specifically to study of such phenomena as Medicare and Social Security. Let’s hope for enough upbeat election results …

Max Skidmore holds a Univ. of Minnesota PhD in American Studies, a large field that combines history, political science, popular culture, etc.–extending specifically to study of such phenomena as Medicare and Social Security. Let’s hope for enough upbeat election results to have fun considering them.

Paul Johnson is an organic farmer and legislative lobbyist for the Kansas Rural Center. The current Farm Bill re-authorization is stalled in Congress. Paul will cover the disconnect between where taxpayer money should be spent to promote healthy diets and …

Paul Johnson is an organic farmer and legislative lobbyist for the Kansas Rural Center. The current Farm Bill re-authorization is stalled in Congress. Paul will cover the disconnect between where taxpayer money should be spent to promote healthy diets and the giant share that goes instead to Big Ag commodities.

Scott Burnett has worked with Jimmy Carter on international and domestic Habitat for Humanity projects, usually in natural disaster areas. Scott will present a slide show detailing several projects from Anniston, Ala. to the Gulf Coast and from the California …

Scott Burnett has worked with Jimmy Carter on international and domestic Habitat for Humanity projects, usually in natural disaster areas. Scott will present a slide show detailing several projects from Anniston, Ala. to the Gulf Coast and from the California Coast to Mekong, Thailand. Mr. Burnett is Legislative Chairman for Jackson County, MO.

Dave Helling, member of the Kansas City Star editorial board and well known political columnist, will share his thoughts as we head into the Midterm elections.

Dave Helling, member of the Kansas City Star editorial board and well known political columnist, will share his thoughts as we head into the Midterm elections.

Dr. Manny Pedram will present a brief history of the annual United Nations Day celebration affirming the “goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.” Then, Dr. Pedram and Matthew Westra will review the causes of 21st …

Dr. Manny Pedram will present a brief history of the annual United Nations Day celebration affirming the “goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.” Then, Dr. […] The post “United Nations and Global Discontent” with Manny Pedram & Matthew Westra appeared first on KKFI .

Joe Spease is chair of the Kansas Sierra Club’s Energy, Fracking and Legislative Committees. He will cover the history of the Koch Brothers’ fossil fuel interests, their financial support of climate change denialists, and their efforts to stop clean energy …