Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga
Health equity reporter, Kansas News ServiceBek Shackelford-Nwanganga reports on health disparities in access and health outcomes in both rural and urban areas.
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‘Toni Stone’ explores race, gender and the determination of the first of three woman to play in the Negro Leagues -
As Kansas City’s first Black-owned housing co-op, Parade Park helped residents pursue the American Dream of owning a home and building a community. But after 60 years, it’s uncertain if it can survive foreclosure and redevelopment. -
As Kansas City’s first Black-owned housing co-op, Parade Park helped residents pursue the American Dream of owning a home and building a community. But after 60 years, it’s uncertain if it can survive foreclosure and redevelopment. -
While oppressive heat swept through the metro over the weekend, there were fewer places for people to cool off. The city closed four pools on July 31. -
Kansas City Democrat Aaron Coleman and Wellsville Republican Mark Samsel, both members of the Kansas House Representatives, lost in their primary elections on Tuesday. Both had campaigns overshadowed by allegations of personal misconduct. -
The Clay County Prosecutor's office has charged Joshua Rocha with first degree murder and armed criminal action. Rocha allegedly shot and killed North Kansas City Officer Daniel Vasquez during a traffic stop Tuesday morning. -
Officer Daniel Vasquez was a two-year member of the North Kansas City Police Department. He was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday morning. -
After more than 40 years of serving up their family's sausages and sauce, Mary and Deborah Jones say they need to take a step back — but not too far back — from their Kansas City, Kansas, restaurant. -
Black children are at higher risk of drowning than white children. A public-private partnership in Kansas City, Kansas, tries to address the problem by providing free swimming lessons for 200 local students. -
The incident at a Brookside church is the second act of anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism this week.
