Urban Connections

Mary Merola is a member of the Guns to Gardens task force of  Central Presbyterian Church. Guns to Gardens is a national movement based on the Biblical scripture Isiah 2:4, […] The post Mary Merola of the Guns to Gardens task force on the Safe Surrender of firearms appeared first on KKFI .

"Bird" Ellington Fleming, founder and Artistic Director of the Traditional Music Society,  and musicians Gerald Trimble, and Nick Amir Baker discuss the roots of Middle Eastern Music. The Traditional Music […] The post Traditional Music Society founder Bird Fleming, musicians Nick Amir Baker and Gerald Trimble on the roots of Middle Eastern Music appeared first on KKFI .

Says Lewis Diuguid, "Vice President Kamala Harris’ upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump" (scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024) "leaves her no room for error as a Black woman." Lewis […] The post Author, journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on the "Great Debate", VP Kamala Harris vs former Pres Donald Trump, upcoming Sept 10th, 2024 appeared first on KKFI .

Larry Lester was co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Director and Treasurer for five years. He developed the Museum's business […] The post Larry Lester, sports scholar, historian and author on Major League Baseball's embrace of the Negro Leagues appeared first on KKFI .

Lewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on trends in political advertising appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Cynthia M. Sims is a leadership scholar. Dr. Sims has a Ph. D. in Organizational Leadership from University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a MEd. in Human Development form Harvard University and […] The post Dr. Cynthia M. Sims, University of Georgia Associate Professor, on Black women, leadership and the importance of being authentic appeared first on KKFI .

Angela Bates is the organizer and founder of the Nicodemus Historical Society. She has achieved the vision of a community organization that would collect, preserve, and interpret the history of […] The post Angela Bates, Founder/Director, Nicodemus Historic Society, on the Black township founded in 1877 appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Terry Ann Scott is the CEO and Director of TAT Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to chronic disease prevention and weight loss through innovative online programs. With a […] The post Dr. Terry Ann Scott of TAT Health Solutions on sustainable lifestyle changes that can significantly improve health outcomes appeared first on KKFI .

Donald Trump, now former US President (#45)  was convicted of 34 felony counts in connection with a hush money scheme on May 30, and the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is […] The post Journalist/author Lewis W. Diuguid on Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions related to a hush money scheme appeared first on KKFI .

Erik Dickinson serves as the President of the Urban Ranger Corps. Urban Ranger Corps (URC) is about building up caring and responsible young men. Its mission is to prepare at-risk […] The post Erik Dickinson, President of Urban Ranger Corps, on helping youth achieve life-long growth and development appeared first on KKFI .

    Global One Urban Farming is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization, founded by Anthony and Staroyce Nealy. It produces and distributes free organic vegetables at their a two […] The post Anthony and Staroyce Nealy, founders of Global One Urban Farming, continue producing, sharing and educating about food in KC communities appeared first on KKFI .

Bosede A. Iyewarun is the visionary force behind Heartland International Fashion Week and the Editor -in-Chief of HIFW Magazine. Originally hailing from Nigeria, Bosede’s career spans three decades. She has […] The post Bosede Iyewarun, founder and visionary of Heartland International Fashion Week on building self esteem and confidence in youth appeared first on KKFI .

This film examines the 1995 Chicago record breaking heat wave that resulted in over 700 deaths. The film focuses on the people most affected by natural disasters and the politics […] The post Carl Stafford of My Region Wins! speaks on the film "Cooked: Survival By Zip Code" appeared first on KKFI .

Dave Kingsley, PhD, is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Healthcare Information & Policy. He retired from the faculty at KUMED where he was on the graduate […] The post Sharon Lockhart and Dave Kingsley on nursing home abuse in our society appeared first on KKFI .

Lewis W. Diuguid, author/journalist/activist shares thoughts on current events of the day – war, rumors of war, politics, disaster, mis-information, truth, activism and hope. Lewis is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, […] The post Journalist, author, activist Lewis W. Diuguid, what's going on – current events appeared first on KKFI .

Toni Talley is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. She is currently a television host and producer for a lifestyle program on FOX4 (WDAF-TV), Great Day KC, where she […] The post Toni Talley on balancing career and family in the entertainment industry appeared first on KKFI .

This weekend in Kansas City, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Kansas City, MO, recognizes its 50th Charter Day anniversary, "Celebrating 50 Years of  LEgendary LEadership: Power […] The post Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Chapter: Leadership and Service – Past, Present and Future appeared first on KKFI .

Black in Kansas City is an exploration of the diversity of Black communities that have contributed to and helped shape Kansas City today. While all may have roots that go […] The post Baraza African Cultures Center continues the dialogue Black in Kansas City II appeared first on KKFI .

Historian Dr. Daive Dunkley raises questions about historically enslaved and colonized populations. His research focuses on the history and culture of the Caribbean and the wider Black Atlantic. He has […] The post Dr. Daive Dunkley, MU Director of Black Studies, talks history appeared first on KKFI .

Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears Through Multicultural Education details the cultural and professional exchanges to Cuba organized by the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME) between 2015 and 2019, with additional […] The post Lewis W. Diuguid, author, on his latest work Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears through Multicultural Education appeared first on KKFI .

  Carl A. Stafford, artist, is founder and visionary of My Region Wins! a Kansas City creative non-profit organization. My Region Wins! programs and projects are created to address neighborhoods' […] The post Carl A. Stafford, founder/visionary of My Region Wins! on habilitating dreams appeared first on KKFI .

    Kansas City's own Nedra Dixon, performer, director, lyricist, librettist, and choreographer is a veteran of Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours  and regional performances. Dixon's  special event performances include: The […] The post Nedra Dixon on "A God*Sib's Tale" world premiere musical by The Black Repertory Theatre of KC appeared first on KKFI .

  Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr. served as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 2011 – 2019. During his tenure, Kansas City enjoyed a renaissance boasting nationally recognized successes in modern […] The post Sly James, former KCMO Mayor, speaks of wisdom and experience appeared first on KKFI .

Winemaker Phil Long is the president of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and the founder of Longevity Wines, a brand based on his love affair with his wife, […] The post Phil Long, President – Association of African American Vintners on wine and the wine industry appeared first on KKFI .

Bird Ellington Fleming, is the Artistic Director and founder of the Traditional Music Society (TMS). TMS is a dynamic journey through music and dance from multiple world cultures. TMS' World […] The post Bird Fleming and the Traditional Music Society celebrates World Music and Dance appeared first on KKFI .