The California Trail: There’s Gold in Them Hills!

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Kansas City Black History

Nearly a century ago, Carter Woodson wanted to draw the nation’s attention to what he considered an over

Get in the Valentine’s Day Spirit! …or Not!

This Sunday is Valentine’s Day!

From the Director: Explore Black History

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Rediscover the Aroma of Traditional Recipes

Food not only brings us comfort and pleasure, but also memories.

Kansas City and Tampa Bay, Part III

A few years ago, I took a cruise to Cuba.

The African American Experience in Missouri: Stories from Family and Community

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A Must-Read: “The Vanishing Half”

In June 2020, acclaimed

Celebrate the Legacy of John Lewis: “March” Series

In celebration of the life and legacy of the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis (1940–2020)—the last li

Kansas City vs Tampa Bay, Part II

As the second installment in my blog posts leading up to Super Bowl LV, I thought we could look at somet

Meet Cathay Williams: The Only Female Buffalo Soldier

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Gamer Geek on a Budget

If you didn’t get the game of your dreams for the holidays and don’t have the cash to drop on it right n