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1. A Proud People A Proud People October 9, 2009 The first in a series of articles on the history of Quindaro discusses the founding of the community as a refuge for escaped slaves. The first families to arrive, Monroes, Turners, Walkers, Marshalls,...
2. A Proud People A Proud People October 23, 2009 Second article of a series on Quindaro focuses on the role of the church in the community. The congregations were Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal, First Baptist, and the Church of God in Christ....
3. American Jazz Museum: Celebrating 10 Years of History American Jazz Museum: Celebrating 10 Years of History September 7-13, 2007 A special supplement to the Kansas City Call containing a series of short articles about the 10th anniversary of the American Jazz Museum and the redevelopment of the 18th and Vine area. The museum opened...
4. Another World Title... Another World Title... June 22-28, 2007 Article spotlighting Kansas City boxer and title holder Isaiah "The Prophet" Henderson. Henderson discusses the Kansas City boxing scene, as well as the lack of attention and respect that Midwest boxers...
5. Black and Educated Black and Educated February 10-16, 2012 First article in a series focusing on African-American education. Article discusses the Banneker School, opened in 1885, and located at 8th and West streets in Parkville, Missouri. The community of Parkville,...
6. Black Colleges Find Acceptance with NAIA Black Colleges Find Acceptance with NAIA March 16-22, 2007 Article describing the importance of the NAIA Tournament and National Championship to historically black colleges during the Jim Crow era of the 1950s and 1960s. On March 17, 2007, the 1957-59 Tennessee...
7. Board Approves K-8 System Board Approves K-8 System April 27-May 3, 2007 The Kansas City School Board by a 5-2 margin approved a reorganization plan which calls for all elementary schools to be pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade by 2009. Several African American School Board...
8. Celebrating the History of 18th and Vine Celebrating the History of 18th and Vine September 7-13, 2007 Series of three articles about the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District: 1) "Nightlife in District Meant a Good Time at Region's Best Clubs;" 2) "Mutual Musicians Still Making Noise;" and 3) "Charlie Parker's...
9. Central Debators Learn Valuable Life Lessons Central Debators Learn Valuable Life Lessons April 16, 2010 Article discusses the 2010 debate team from Central High School and the benefits that the students derive from the program. Under debate coach Jane Rinehart the team continues to win competitions all over...
10. City's First Black Postmaster, Health Inspector Leaves Impressionable Mark on Community City's First Black Postmaster, Health Inspector Leaves Impressionable Mark on Community February 15-21, 2013 Article profiles the lives and careers of Tisha and Chester Starks, prominent members of the Kansas City Black community during the 1930s and 1940s. Tisha Starks' career with the U.S. Postal Service is...
11. Conquering The Storm Conquering The Storm March 23-29, 2007 Article profiling the Kansas City Storm, a predominately African American swim team coached by Leonard Horne. Horne first assembled the team around 1992, and many of his students have competed in national...
12. Coterie Theatre Enjoys 30 Years of Success Coterie Theatre Enjoys 30 Years of Success June 20-26, 2008 On June 8, 2008, the Coterie Theater celebrated its 30th anniversary. Over that time, the theater has hosted over 200 productions including 40 world premiers. Longtime artistic director, Jeff Church, and...
13. Divided Line: Kansas City Street Determines Realities of Living on Either Side Divided Line: Kansas City Street Determines Realities of Living on Either Side August 1-7, 2008 The first in a four-part series examining the economic, social, and racial divisions between the communities on either side of Troost Avenue. Since the 1960s, Troost has been considered a dividing line...
14. Divided Line: Pastor and Congregation Determined to Restore Pride in Troubling Neighborhoods Divided Line: Pastor and Congregation Determined to Restore Pride in Troubling Neighborhoods September 5-11, 2008 The last in a four-part series examining the economic, social, and racial divisions between the communities located on either side of Troost Avenue. The street is considered to be a dividing line between...
15. Divided Line: Prosperity Stays Afloat West of Troost Divided Line: Prosperity Stays Afloat West of Troost August 22-28, 2008 The third in a four-part series examining the economic, social, and racial divisions between the communities located on either side of Troost Avenue. The street is considered to be a dividing line between...
16. Early Days in Alabama Prepares UMKC's New Chancellor for Job Early Days in Alabama Prepares UMKC's New Chancellor for Job December 26, 2008 Article profiles Leo Morton, the new chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. A former executive with Aquila, Inc. and chair of the UMKC Board of Trustees, Morton is just the second African...
17. Former Director of Major Housing Project Dies Former Director of Major Housing Project Dies March 27, 2009 Article about the life of Dr. Gertrude Hooker Keith, 94, first director of the Wayne Miner Housing Project. She also worked on numerous community projects including the Spirit of Freedom Fountain, Bruce...
18. Gateway Boxing Legend Remains a 'Knock-Out' Gateway Boxing Legend Remains a 'Knock-Out' May 16-22, 2008 Article highlights the life and legacy of Arrington "Bubble" Klice, former owner and coach of the Gateway Boxing Club. Klice trained amateur boxers from 1936 to 1978 and was involved with the Golden Gloves...
19. Great Grandfather Becomes True Hero For History Buff Great Grandfather Becomes True Hero For History Buff August 3-9, 2012 Article about the events planned for a three-day celebration honoring the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry regiment, inlcuding a brief history of the unit that was organized by James Lane in August...
20. House of Refuge No More House of Refuge No More April 8-14, 2011 The historic Holy Name Catholic church, located at 23rd Street and Benton Boulevard, is set to be demolished after being empty for years. Construction of the church began in 1911 and was completed in 1928,...