Urban Connections

Riverfront Reading Series is presenting "Feeling the Gap" where iconic Kansas City artists Gena Bardwell, Phyllis Becker and Angela Hagenbach have joined their energies through poetry, fiction and music to […] The post Iconic KC artists Bardwell, Becker and Hagenbach together in poetry, fiction, and music feeling the ancestors appeared first on KKFI .

Carl A. Stafford is a local artist (graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute in 2006) founded a non profit organization whose name is a rallying cry: MY REGION WINS!  […] The post Carl A. Stafford, founder/visionary, My Region Wins! addressing injustices and issues in KC neighborhoods appeared first on KKFI .

Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, and the Actors’ Equity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization supporting the […] The post Damron Armstrong on Black Repertory Theatre of KC – recipient of 2023 Paul Robeson Award appeared first on KKFI .

The Prospect KC’s Second Annual Gumbo Fest, a Party with a Purpose initiative inspired by “The Gumbo Coalition,” a book by Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League and […] The post Chef Shanita, founder of the Prospect KC, 2nd Annual Gumbo Fest celebrating the revitalization of our Eastside appeared first on KKFI .

PeaceWorks KC Vice Chair Mary Hladky, visual artist Melanie Bolden, and artist and author Rochelle Wisoff-Fields join us to discuss PeaceWorks Art Fair 2023, its 32nd celebration of the intersection […] The post PeaceWorks KC Vice Chair Mary Hladky, artist Melanie Bolden, and artist and author Rochelle Wisoff-Fields on the intersection of peace and art appeared first on KKFI .

Dr. Cecelia McBride Robinson, Professor Emerita of William Jewell College, began her career as an educator in the state of Missouri in 1972. Prior to her teaching appointment at William […] The post Dr. Cecelia McBride Robinson, Professor Emerita of William Jewel College on the rich history of African Americans in Clay County, MO appeared first on KKFI .

James (aka Grand Dad)  and Janice Nunnelly (his wife and high-school sweetheart) are well known in the Kansas City community for health care advocacy, youth outreach and youth mentoring. Jim […] The post James and Janice Nunnelly on community service through activism and advocacy appeared first on KKFI .

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 highlight the richness of our history.

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 highlight the richness of our history.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 in the development of the Museum’s business plan, and its …

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 in the development of the Museum’s business plan, and its Incorporation in 1990. Along with attorney Thomas Busch, he was the driving force in its […]