On The Diamond

By Gina Kaufmann,

Published July 22, 2015 at 9:30 PM CDT

For generations, fast-pitch softball united some of Kansas City's Mexican-American community. A new documentary and exhibit shines a light on local players and their histories. We invite the documentary's filmmaker and a fast-pitch softball player/coach to discuss the impact that softball has had on our community.

Guests:

Gene T. Chavez, curator and documentary filmmaker, Mexican American Fast Pitch Softball Leagues: Connecting Communities Across State Lines
Gilbert "Gill" Solis, fast-pitch softball player, coach and tournament organizer

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Gina Kaufmann

People don't make cameos in news stories; the human story is the story, with characters affected by news events, not defined by them. As a columnist and podcaster, I want to acknowledge what it feels like to live through this time in Kansas City, one vantage point at a time. Together, these weekly vignettes form a collage of daily life in Kansas City as it changes in some ways, and stubbornly resists change in others. You can follow me on Twitter @GinaKCUR or email me at gina@kcur.org.

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Matthew Long-Middleton

Matthew Long-Middleton has been a talk-show producer, community producer, Media Training Manager and now the Community Engagement Manager at KCUR. You can reach him at Matthew@kcur.org, or on Twitter @MLMIndustries.

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