Racism

In a hearing that only included witnesses on one side of the debate, lawmakers attempted to determine if concepts from a controversial legal framework have made their way into public school curriculum.

Joe Oswald repeated the N-word while disciplining a student. The school board decided not to fire him for it.

Joe Oswald’s attorney, Michael McDorman, told the board that Oswald didn’t willfully use the N-word in an insulting way. Rather, he said, Oswald was simply reading aloud what the student had said.

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

A collaboration between KSHB 41 News and KCUR takes the pulse of Kansas City a year after the murder of George Floyd.

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.

The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.

Shawnee Mission and Wichita schools have recently changed their mascots away from names that traded on American Indian heritage.

The Kansas City Fire Department is falling short when it comes to its efforts to diversify and a Kansas City filmmaker's movie is the first for sale accepting only non-fungible tokens as payment.

Even after being sued for discrimination, the Kansas City, Missouri, fire department's progress in recruiting firefighters of color has been slow.

According to a player's parent, Olathe North baseball coach Pete Flood used a racial slur to refer to rap music before a game last Thursday, leading the district superintendent to recommend his firing.