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Not All Black Residents Are Accepting The Kansas City Star Apology

By Steve Kraske,

Published December 23, 2020 at 8:56 AM CST

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A black and white photograph showing protesters facing law enforcement officers wearing helmets and gas masks whose backs are to the camera. — The Kansas City Star's editor wrote that the in its history the paper, "disenfranchised, ignored and scorned generations of Black Kansas Citians."

The Star's self-examination of its early history draws mixed reactions.

The paper's president explained what brought about the six-part series detailing its reporting and representation of the Black communities in Kansas City. Some are applauding the effort, some are saying The Star needs to make amends and others are questioning the newspaper's motive.

Mike Fannin, president and editor, The Kansas City Star
Eric Wesson, managing editor, The Call

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