ethnicity

Dozens of cultures come together this weekend at Swope Park for a celebration filled with music, dance and lots of food.

The quick establishment of the new department was driven by student demand.

That Kamala Harris was the first Black woman and also the first Asian American woman to be the presumptive nominee for vice president came as a surprise to many.

Murals on the value of Black life are set to grace Kansas City streets, a historic vice presidential candidacy gives rise to reflections on race and identity, and Kansas City music venues are embracing change to salvage the summer concert season.

The KCUR news staff presents the State of Kansas City series as a look ahead to 2020 on topics of importance to the region. Find the State of Kansas City…

Segment 1: Missouri is home to choice wild edible fall mushrooms.A hunt for wild mushrooms at Burr Oak Woods launches a conversation about foraging…

Segment 1: Hair and IdentityHow you wear your hair is part of your identity. We explore a growing movement to recognize that fact. Chavonna Adams, local…

Inasmuch as Detroit relied on automobiles, or Pittsburgh on steel, Kansas City once relied on a meatpacking industry that, in turn, depended on a…

With racial tensions on the rise in recent years, what's it like to be a reporter of color tasked with witnessing events, mediating tricky conversations,…

Thousands flocked to Swope Park in Kansas City, Missouri, over the weekend for the 39th annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival. More than 50 booths offered…

Segment 1: Is the phrase "white people" becoming taboo?On this episode, we explore the concept of whiteness as an identity and why some people are…

Segment 1: A look at Childish Gambino's latest music video. The single 'This is America' by Childish Gambino has inspired plenty of conversations on race,…