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Polling Place Observation Rules, Desegregating MU Law School, And Statehouse Blend Missouri

By Steve Kraske,
Luke X. Martin
Published October 25, 2016 at 4:27 PM CDT

With Donald Trump urging supporters to watch for instances of voter fraud, we find out how the Jackson County Election Board ensures fair and free voting. Then, a 1938 Supreme Court ruling forced the University of Missouri Law School to accept black students, or create a separate school for them. The litigant, Lloyd Gaines, disappeared soon after, but his case made history. Finally, this week's Statehouse Blend Missouri features the candidates for state Senate District 17.

University of Missouri political science professors James W. Endersby and William Horner will discuss their book, 'Lloyd Gaines and the Fight to End Segregation,' at the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26. To RSVP, go to KCLibrary.org.

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Luke X. Martin
As culture editor, I help you embrace what makes Kansas City fun and vibrant, whether it’s a championship sports franchise or a little-known wonder. I work with reporters to ensure KCUR stories on art, culture, and race fully reflect our diverse home so readers and listeners can take full advantage of what the metro has to offer. Email me at luke@kcur.org.
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