Race and Culture

Conservatives and liberals have clashed over how to teach history and politics in schools and the role that racism has played in America.

Tamika Mallory's 'State of Emergency' highlights that while progress has been made in the fight against racial injustice, we still have a long way to go.

As racial justice advocates commemorate one year since Floyd's murder, protesters in Kansas City struggled to celebrate success while acknowledging the police killings that have happened since.

The murder of George Floyd one year ago was revelatory for many who had never stood up for racial justice. For some residents around Kansas City, the murder turned out to be a surprisingly pivotal moment.

On the heels of a successful run of gallery shows and museum acquisitions, painter Harold Smith is offering collectors who live east of Troost special prices for his art work.

As the anniversary of George Floyd’s death approaches, two newsrooms in Kansas City are joining forces to examine the lasting impact of his murder, and two Kansas Citians who champion body positivity advocate for a more inclusive fashion industry.

The guilty verdict prompted tears, relief and joy for local civil rights and racial equity advocates, who are still determined to drive forward local police reform.

Prior to the pandemic, many Latinos struggled to access the mental health care they needed. Stay-at-home orders, essential working duties and a dearth of support have only made things worse.

Kansas City is no longer one of the only large cities in the country without a roadway named after Martin Luther King Jr.

The history of the Missouria people and how a prolific Otoe-Missouria storyteller helped preserve a fading language.

A soil collection ceremony on Saturday will honor the life of Levi Harrington, who was lynched in Kansas City 139 years ago. Will the event help foster reconciliation and a better understanding of past and present racial violence in Missouri?

Derek Chauvin now faces murder charges for the death of George Floyd last May. For some activists in Kansas City, the trial's verdict could be an opportunity for justice, or a catalyst for further protest.