Identity

What the reasoning is behind the flood of anti-transgender bills being introduced in statehouses around the country and an explanation of why allergies seem to be getting more severe.

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.

Segment 1: A new kind of Women's March in Kansas City aims to include more diverse voices.Since the first Women's March in 2017 after Trump's election,…

Segment 1: Medical marijuana in Kansas, and the use of hemp in farmingIn the first conversation, reporter Nomin Ujyediin broke down why she thinks the…

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…

Segment 1: Teaching kids about identity.Concepts like race, gender and social class can be difficult concepts to address — even for adults. So how do you…

Segment 1: Does your DNA make you who you are?Senator Elizabeth Warren recently took a DNA test proving a percentage of her heritage is Native American.…

Segment 1: Comedic play at The Unicorn invites serious conversations on gender identity.The comedy Hir revolves around the story of a transitioning teen…

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,…

Segment 1: High-energy ensemble re-imagines jazz music for a younger generation.The combination of french fries and Champagne, casual and sophisticated,…

What does it mean to be a Midwesterner? It's a hard question to answer, but there's definitely something unique about this land between coasts. From our…