An American Dream at Parade Park

By Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga,

Suzanne Hogan, Paris Rex Norvell

Published August 10, 2022 at 3:00 AM CDT

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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.

Read more about how Parade Park offered Black Kansas City families a path to home ownership from KCUR's Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga.

This episode of A People's History of Kansas City was reported and produced by Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga, with editing by Suzanne Hogan, Barb Shelly and Mackenzie Martin. Sound design and mix by intern Paris Norvell.

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Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga

Bek Shackelford-Nwanganga reports on health disparities in access and health outcomes in both rural and urban areas.

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Suzanne Hogan

As managing podcast producer for KCUR Studios and a host of A People’s History of Kansas City, I want to feed your curious mind, offer historical context so you understand why things are the way they are, and introduce you to the people working to make a difference behind the scenes. Reach me at hogansm@kcur.org.

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Paris Rex Norvell

Paris Norvell is a freelance podcast producer for KCUR Studios,

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