https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/urban-connections--3455949enSociety & CultureCopyright KKFI Community Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f517553449999a79188f466141ba2c99.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/urban-connections--3455949Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:35:36 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKKFI Community Podcastsfeeds@spreaker.comUrban Connections conducts guest interviews covering issues effecting our local, national, international and global communities from a Black perspective. Subjects include current events, trends, history, education, economics, science, political...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suzanne-johnson-first-waver-korean-adoptee-shares-a-different-perspective-of-discrimination-injustice-and-immigration--67501169Suzanne Johnson, "first waver" Korean adoptee, shares a different perspective of discrimination, injustice and immigration appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=176560Sat, 12 Jul 2025 18:07:46 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsSuzanne Johnson was born of Korean parents, somewhere in the Korean countryside, at sometime in 1966. Suzanne does not know her true birthdate. She explains why that is the case […] The post...Suzanne Johnson, "first waver" Korean adoptee, shares a different perspective of discrimination, injustice and immigration appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-history-preserved-slavery-at-the-whitney-plantation-in-wallace-louisiana--67501173American History preserved – slavery at the Whitney Plantation in Wallace, Louisiana appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=176439Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:40:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsWhitney Plantation is a non-profit museum dedicated to the history of slavery, situated on a historical sugar, indigo and rice plantation which operated from 1752-1975. The museum preserves over a […] The post...American History preserved – slavery at the Whitney Plantation in Wallace, Louisiana appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wasim-khan-and-andrea-smith-khan-of-baraza-african-cultures-center-on-immigrant-experiences-in-kansas-city--67501172Wasim Khan and Andrea Smith Khan of Baraza African Cultures Center on immigrant experiences in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=176280Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:54:12 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsWasim Kahn, CEO of Baraza African Cultures Center is a Certified Diversity Professional and is Yan-Koloba Certified and has vast experience working with immigrants, refugees & indigenous peoples. He has […] The post...Wasim Khan and Andrea Smith Khan of Baraza African Cultures Center on immigrant experiences in Kansas City appeared first on KKFI.]]>3601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adenike-amen-ra-of-amen-ankh-urban-farms-on-growing-food-not-lawns--67501174Adenike Amen Ra of Amen Ankh Urban Farms on growing food, NOT lawns appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=176173Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:36:58 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsAdenike AmenRa is also known as Kandaki-Ma Beqsu Nuta AmenRa-Mosley. Kandaki equals  Queen-Mother, Minister, Priestess, Teacher, Artist, Environmentalist, Maker, Recycler, Wife. Adenike AmenRa graduated from the University of Kansas, (M.Ed, […] The...Adenike Amen Ra of Amen Ankh Urban Farms on growing food, NOT lawns appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-journalist-lewis-w-diuguid-on-truth-lies-and-america--66807197Author, journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on truth, lies and America appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=176077Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:10:04 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post...Author, journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on truth, lies and America appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-tracie-canada-ethnographer-and-anthropologist-on-the-intersection-of-race-and-sport-black-college-athletes-unpaid-labor-power-profi--66807198Dr. Tracie Canada, ethnographer and anthropologist, on the intersection of race and sport: Black college athletes unpaid labor, power, profit and survival appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=175796Sat, 31 May 2025 06:50:20 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsTracie Canada, Ph.D, is  socio-cultural anthropologist whose ethnographic research uses sport to theorize race, kinship and care, gender, and the performing body. Dr. Canada's work focuses on the lived experiences […] The post...Dr. Tracie Canada, ethnographer and anthropologist, on the intersection of race and sport: Black college athletes unpaid labor, power, profit and survival appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lamont-eanes-on-leadership-and-transformation-at-the-social-security-administration--66551511LaMont Eanes on leadership and transformation at the Social Security Administration appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=175654Sat, 24 May 2025 16:47:26 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsAndrew LaMont Eanes was nominated twice by then President Barak Obama as Deputy Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Eanes served at the SSA from July 2014 through December […] The post...LaMont Eanes on leadership and transformation at the Social Security Administration appeared first on KKFI.]]>4329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-ssa-a-kansas-city-story--66653965Inside the SSA – A Kansas City Story appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=175369Sat, 10 May 2025 19:19:29 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsOver four decades ago, Laura moved to Kansas City to begin her career at a local Social Security Administration service center. In this episode, she shares firsthand reflections on her […] The post...Inside the SSA – A Kansas City Story appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bird-fleming-of-traditional-music-society-on-celebrating-the-journey-of-humankind--65960343Bird Fleming of Traditional Music Society on celebrating the journey of humankind appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=174956Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:18:43 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBird Ellington Fleming, is the Executive Director and founder of the Traditional Music Society. The Traditional Music Society (TMS) offers a dynamic global journey through music and dance from multiple […] The post...Bird Fleming of Traditional Music Society on celebrating the journey of humankind appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-lewis-w-diuguid-on-working-with-the-scarecrow--65373084Journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on working with the "Scarecrow" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=174690Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:17:40 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post...Journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on working with the "Scarecrow" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carl-a-stafford-founder-of-my-region-wins-on-food-land-conservation-and-survival--65561947Carl A. Stafford, founder of My Region Wins! on food, land, conservation and survival appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=174563Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:38:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsOn Tuesday, March 25th, the Kansas City Defender and the Kansas City Call hosted an urgent town hall titled Kansas City’s Crisis of Black Food, Land & Survival — And […] The post...Carl A. Stafford, founder of My Region Wins! on food, land, conservation and survival appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kc-metro-leagues-of-women-voters--65295511KC Metro Leagues of Women Voters appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=174416Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:22:41 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMarilyn McCleod, Anne Calvert and Harry Bognich discuss concerns and activities of Leagues of Women Voters. They are interviewed by Radio Active Magazine regular Spencer Graves. Marilyn is President of […] The post...KC Metro Leagues of Women Voters appeared first on KKFI.]]>1734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-jackson-host-of-kkfi-s-cow-town-conversations-on-his-bucket-list-trip-down-south-super-bowl-to-selma--65561946Joseph Jackson, host of KKFI's Cow Town Conversations on his bucket list trip down south -Super Bowl to Selma appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=174377Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:00:57 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJoseph Jackson is host, producer and engineer of KKFI public affairs program, Cow Town Conversations, which airs every Thursday, 9 am to 10 am, www.kkfi.org, following Democracy Now. Joseph is […] The post...Joseph Jackson, host of KKFI's Cow Town Conversations on his bucket list trip down south -Super Bowl to Selma appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damron-armstrong-founder-artistic-director-of-the-black-repertory-theater-of-kc-on-mahalia-a-gospel-musical--65171991Damron Armstrong, founder, artistic director of the Black Repertory Theater of KC on Mahalia: A Gospel Musical appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=174032Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:15:56 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDamron Russel Armstrong is the founder, CEO and Executive Artistic Director of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC). The mission of BRTKC is to educate and inspire our […] The post...Damron Armstrong, founder, artistic director of the Black Repertory Theater of KC on Mahalia: A Gospel Musical appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-lewis-w-diuguid-on-working-with-the-scarecrow--65171992Journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on working with the "Scarecrow" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=173900Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:44:53 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post...Journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on working with the "Scarecrow" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-wylin-d-wilson-on-womanist-bioethics-social-justice-spirituality-and-black-women-s-health--64441626Dr. Wylin D. Wilson on Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality and Black Women's Health appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=173248Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:31:37 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Wylin D. Wilson is Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School, where she teaches within the Theology, Medicine and Culture Initiative. Her teaching and research are at […] The post...Dr. Wylin D. Wilson on Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality and Black Women's Health appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-artist-karen-e-griffin-sewing-seams-to-create-stories-honor-culture-and-celebrate-ancestry--64368124Local artist Karen E. Griffin sewing seams to create stories, honor culture and celebrate ancestry appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=173159Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:47:12 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKansas City native Karen E. Griffin (KE) is a self-taught visual, teaching, and performing artist who creates vibrant abstract works that explore themes of identity and urban landscapes. She is […] The post...Local artist Karen E. Griffin sewing seams to create stories, honor culture and celebrate ancestry appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-terry-ann-scott-on-sustainable-lifestyle-changes-that-can-significantly-improve-health-outcomes--63594665Dr. Terry Ann Scott on sustainable lifestyle changes that can significantly improve health outcomes appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=172373Sat, 14 Dec 2024 20:29:18 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Terry Ann Scott is the CEO and Director of TAT Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to chronic disease prevention and weight loss through innovative online programs. With a […] The post...Dr. Terry Ann Scott on sustainable lifestyle changes that can significantly improve health outcomes appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entrepreneur-racquel-rodriguez-is-joyfully-celebrating-cuban-cultural-heritage-and-the-art-of-coffee-making--63594664Entrepreneur Racquel Rodriguez is joyfully celebrating Cuban cultural heritage and the art of coffee making appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=172215Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:08:29 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsRacquel Rodriguez is a local entrepreneur, and owner of  El Café Cubano, a mobile Cuban Coffee Café that brings the flavors of Cuba to Kansas City. Racquel is deeply inspired […] The post...Entrepreneur Racquel Rodriguez is joyfully celebrating Cuban cultural heritage and the art of coffee making appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catching-up-with-d-rashaan-gilmore-founder-president-and-ceo-of-blaqout--63594666Catching up with D. Rashaan Gilmore, founder, president and CEO of BlaqOut appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=172073Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:34:33 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsD. Rashaan Gilmore is the founder and CEO of BlaqOut, established in 2017 as a grassroots movement to organize and mobilize Kansas City’s Black LGBTQ+ community and develop a leadership […] The post...Catching up with D. Rashaan Gilmore, founder, president and CEO of BlaqOut appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-repertory-theater-of-kansas-city-s-founder-damron-armstrong-talks-hip-hop-cinderella--63278297The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City's founder, Damron Armstrong, talks Hip-Hop Cinderella appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=171941Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:52:42 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDamron Russel Armstrong is the founder, CEO and Executive Artistic Director of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City (BRTKC). The mission of BRTKC is to educate and inspire our […] The post...The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City's founder, Damron Armstrong, talks Hip-Hop Cinderella appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jounalist-author-lewis-w-diuguid-observations-us-election-november-5-2024--63136928Jounalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid observations: US election November 5, 2024 appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=171662Sat, 09 Nov 2024 18:58:17 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post...Jounalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid observations: US election November 5, 2024 appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robin-bernstein-phd-author-cultural-historian-and-professor-on-the-entangled-origins-of-prisons-for-profit-and-anti-black-racism-in-a--63136927Robin Bernstein, PhD, author, cultural historian and professor, on the entangled origins of “prisons for profit” and anti-Black racism in America and beyond appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=171504Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:58:42 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Robin Bernstein tells the morally complicated story of murder, greed, race, and the true origins of prison for profit in her book Freeman's Challenge: the Murder that Shook America's […] The post...Robin Bernstein, PhD, author, cultural historian and professor, on the entangled origins of “prisons for profit” and anti-Black racism in America and beyond appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-author-lewis-w-diuguid-on-changing-times-new-norms-and-mixed-race-relationships--62714088Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on changing times, new norms, and mixed-race relationships appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=171258Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:43:40 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post...Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on changing times, new norms, and mixed-race relationships appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-author-lewis-w-diuguid-on-our-second-gilded-age-a-nation-of-me--62551349Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on our second "Gilded Age", a nation of "me" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=170907Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:00:10 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsSays Lewis Diuguid: "…the nation now is..so divided…with a huge disparity of wealth…similar to the first Gilded Age. We turned into a nation of  me vs. being a nation of […] The post...Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on our second "Gilded Age", a nation of "me" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-merola-of-the-guns-to-gardens-task-force-on-the-safe-surrender-of-firearms--62551348Mary Merola of the Guns to Gardens task force on the Safe Surrender of firearms appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=170753Sat, 05 Oct 2024 17:57:26 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMary Merola is a member of the Guns to Gardens task force of  Central Presbyterian Church. Guns to Gardens is a national movement based on the Biblical scripture Isiah 2:4, […] The post...Mary Merola of the Guns to Gardens task force on the Safe Surrender of firearms appeared first on KKFI.]]>3598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/traditional-music-society-founder-bird-fleming-musicians-nick-amir-baker-and-gerald-trimble-on-the-roots-of-middle-eastern-music--62380560Traditional Music Society founder Bird Fleming, musicians Nick Amir Baker and Gerald Trimble on the roots of Middle Eastern Music appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=170618Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:21:18 +0000KKFI Community Podcasts"Bird" Ellington Fleming, founder and Artistic Director of the Traditional Music Society,  and musicians Gerald Trimble, and Nick Amir Baker discuss the roots of Middle Eastern Music. The Traditional Music […] The post...Traditional Music Society founder Bird Fleming, musicians Nick Amir Baker and Gerald Trimble on the roots of Middle Eastern Music appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-journalist-lewis-w-diuguid-on-the-great-debate-vp-kamala-harris-vs-former-pres-donald-trump-upcoming-sept-10th-2024--62380561Author, journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on the "Great Debate", VP Kamala Harris vs former Pres Donald Trump, upcoming Sept 10th, 2024 appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=170087Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:37:27 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsSays Lewis Diuguid, "Vice President Kamala Harris’ upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump" (scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024) "leaves her no room for error as a Black woman." Lewis […] The post...Author, journalist Lewis W. Diuguid on the "Great Debate", VP Kamala Harris vs former Pres Donald Trump, upcoming Sept 10th, 2024 appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-lester-sports-scholar-historian-and-author-on-major-league-baseball-s-embrace-of-the-negro-leagues--62028133Larry Lester, sports scholar, historian and author on Major League Baseball's embrace of the Negro Leagues appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=169892Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:05:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLarry Lester was co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Director and Treasurer for five years. He developed the Museum's business […] The post...Larry Lester, sports scholar, historian and author on Major League Baseball's embrace of the Negro Leagues appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-author-lewis-w-diuguid-on-trends-in-political-advertising--62028134Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on trends in political advertising appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=168949Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:00:47 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, freelance writer and editor, certified diversity facilitator. He is a former columnist, editorial board member, op-ed page editor, and letters editor at […] The post...Journalist, author Lewis W. Diuguid on trends in political advertising appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-cynthia-m-sims-university-of-georgia-associate-professor-on-black-women-leadership-and-the-importance-of-being-authentic--62028136Dr. Cynthia M. Sims, University of Georgia Associate Professor, on Black women, leadership and the importance of being authentic appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=168622Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:27:20 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Cynthia M. Sims is a leadership scholar. Dr. Sims has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a MEd. in Human Development form Harvard University and […] The post...Dr. Cynthia M. Sims, University of Georgia Associate Professor, on Black women, leadership and the importance of being authentic appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angela-bates-founder-director-nicodemus-historic-society-on-the-black-township-founded-in-1877--62028148Angela Bates, Founder/Director, Nicodemus Historic Society, on the Black township founded in 1877 appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=168455Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:25:11 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsAngela Bates is the organizer and founder of the Nicodemus Historical Society. She has achieved the vision of a community organization that would collect, preserve, and interpret the history of […] The post...Angela Bates, Founder/Director, Nicodemus Historic Society, on the Black township founded in 1877 appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-terry-ann-scott-of-tat-health-solutions-on-sustainable-lifestyle-changes-that-can-significantly-improve-health-outcomes--62028150Dr. Terry Ann Scott of TAT Health Solutions on sustainable lifestyle changes that can significantly improve health outcomes appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=168067Sat, 06 Jul 2024 20:24:18 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Terry Ann Scott is the CEO and Director of TAT Health Solutions, a nonprofit organization dedicated to chronic disease prevention and weight loss through innovative online programs. With a […] The post...Dr. Terry Ann Scott of TAT Health Solutions on sustainable lifestyle changes that can significantly improve health outcomes appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-author-lewis-w-diuguid-on-donald-trump-s-34-felony-convictions-related-to-a-hush-money-scheme--62028146Journalist/author Lewis W. Diuguid on Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions related to a hush money scheme appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=167551Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:53:26 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDonald Trump, now former US President (#45)  was convicted of 34 felony counts in connection with a hush money scheme on May 30, and the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is […] The post...Journalist/author Lewis W. Diuguid on Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions related to a hush money scheme appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/erik-dickinson-president-of-urban-ranger-corps-on-helping-youth-achieve-life-long-growth-and-development--60416500Erik Dickinson, President of Urban Ranger Corps, on helping youth achieve life-long growth and development appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=166861Sat, 01 Jun 2024 16:54:16 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsErik Dickinson serves as the President of the Urban Ranger Corps. Urban Ranger Corps (URC) is about building up caring and responsible young men. Its mission is to prepare at-risk […] The post...Erik Dickinson, President of Urban Ranger Corps, on helping youth achieve life-long growth and development appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anthony-and-staroyce-nealy-founders-of-global-one-urban-farming-continue-producing-sharing-and-educating-about-food-in-kc-communities--60355001Anthony and Staroyce Nealy, founders of Global One Urban Farming, continue producing, sharing and educating about food in KC communities appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=166635Sat, 25 May 2024 18:06:32 +0000KKFI Community Podcasts    Global One Urban Farming is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization, founded by Anthony and Staroyce Nealy. It produces and distributes free organic vegetables at their a two […] The post...Anthony and Staroyce Nealy, founders of Global One Urban Farming, continue producing, sharing and educating about food in KC communities appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bosede-iyewarun-founder-and-visionary-of-heartland-international-fashion-week-on-building-self-esteem-and-confidence-in-youth--60355002Bosede Iyewarun, founder and visionary of Heartland International Fashion Week on building self esteem and confidence in youth appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=166406Sat, 18 May 2024 18:06:13 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBosede A. Iyewarun is the visionary force behind Heartland International Fashion Week and the Editor -in-Chief of HIFW Magazine. Originally hailing from Nigeria, Bosede’s career spans three decades. She has […] The post...Bosede Iyewarun, founder and visionary of Heartland International Fashion Week on building self esteem and confidence in youth appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carl-stafford-of-my-region-wins-speaks-on-the-film-cooked-survival-by-zip-code--60136412Carl Stafford of My Region Wins! speaks on the film "Cooked: Survival By Zip Code" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=165884Sat, 04 May 2024 17:07:50 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThis film examines the 1995 Chicago record breaking heat wave that resulted in over 700 deaths. The film focuses on the people most affected by natural disasters and the politics […] The post...Carl Stafford of My Region Wins! speaks on the film "Cooked: Survival By Zip Code" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharon-lockhart-and-dave-kingsley-on-nursing-home-abuse-in-our-society--60037215Sharon Lockhart and Dave Kingsley on nursing home abuse in our society appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=165622Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:01:51 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDave Kingsley, PhD, is the founder and Executive Director of the Center for Healthcare Information & Policy. He retired from the faculty at KUMED where he was on the graduate […] The post...Sharon Lockhart and Dave Kingsley on nursing home abuse in our society appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-author-activist-lewis-w-diuguid-what-s-going-on-current-events--59495170Journalist, author, activist Lewis W. Diuguid, what's going on – current events appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=164468Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:56:11 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLewis W. Diuguid, author/journalist/activist shares thoughts on current events of the day – war, rumors of war, politics, disaster, mis-information, truth, activism and hope. Lewis is a multimedia consultant, lecturer, […] The post...Journalist, author, activist Lewis W. Diuguid, what's going on – current events appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toni-talley-on-balancing-career-and-family-in-the-entertainment-industry--59402114Toni Talley on balancing career and family in the entertainment industry appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=164263Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:44:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsToni Talley is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. She is currently a television host and producer for a lifestyle program on FOX4 (WDAF-TV), Great Day KC, where she […] The post...Toni Talley on balancing career and family in the entertainment industry appeared first on KKFI.]]>3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-lambda-epsilon-chapter-leadership-and-service-past-present-and-future--59402115Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Chapter: Leadership and Service – Past, Present and Future appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=164014Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:57:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThis weekend in Kansas City, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Kansas City, MO, recognizes its 50th Charter Day anniversary, "Celebrating 50 Years of  LEgendary LEadership: Power […] The post...Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Epsilon Chapter: Leadership and Service – Past, Present and Future appeared first on KKFI.]]>1400falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baraza-african-cultures-center-continues-the-dialogue-black-in-kansas-city-ii--59214075Baraza African Cultures Center continues the dialogue Black in Kansas City II appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=163423Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:58:43 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBlack in Kansas City is an exploration of the diversity of Black communities that have contributed to and helped shape Kansas City today. While all may have roots that go […] The post...Baraza African Cultures Center continues the dialogue Black in Kansas City II appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-daive-dunkley-mu-director-of-black-studies-talks-history--59214072Dr. Daive Dunkley, MU Director of Black Studies, talks history appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=162971Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:09:34 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsHistorian Dr. Daive Dunkley raises questions about historically enslaved and colonized populations. His research focuses on the history and culture of the Caribbean and the wider Black Atlantic. He has […] The post...Dr. Daive Dunkley, MU Director of Black Studies, talks history appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lewis-w-diuguid-author-on-his-latest-work-exploring-cuba-erasing-fears-through-multicultural-education--59214057Lewis W. Diuguid, author, on his latest work Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears through Multicultural Education appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=161937Sat, 13 Jan 2024 18:43:59 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsExploring Cuba: Erasing Fears Through Multicultural Education details the cultural and professional exchanges to Cuba organized by the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME) between 2015 and 2019, with additional […] The post...Lewis W. Diuguid, author, on his latest work Exploring Cuba: Erasing Fears through Multicultural Education appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carl-a-stafford-founder-visionary-of-my-region-wins-on-habilitating-dreams--59214089Carl A. Stafford, founder/visionary of My Region Wins! on habilitating dreams appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=161691Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:16:47 +0000KKFI Community Podcasts  Carl A. Stafford, artist, is founder and visionary of My Region Wins! a Kansas City creative non-profit organization. My Region Wins! programs and projects are created to address neighborhoods' […] The post...Carl A. Stafford, founder/visionary of My Region Wins! on habilitating dreams appeared first on KKFI.]]>3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nedra-dixon-on-a-god-sib-s-tale-world-premiere-musical-by-the-black-repertory-theatre-of-kc--59214078Nedra Dixon on "A God*Sib's Tale" world premiere musical by The Black Repertory Theatre of KC appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=161486Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:41:18 +0000KKFI Community Podcasts    Kansas City's own Nedra Dixon, performer, director, lyricist, librettist, and choreographer is a veteran of Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours  and regional performances. Dixon's  special event performances include: The […] The post...Nedra Dixon on "A God*Sib's Tale" world premiere musical by The Black Repertory Theatre of KC appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sly-james-former-kcmo-mayor-speaks-of-wisdom-and-experience--59214058Sly James, former KCMO Mayor, speaks of wisdom and experience appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=161043Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:45:40 +0000KKFI Community Podcasts  Sylvester “Sly” James, Jr. served as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 2011 – 2019. During his tenure, Kansas City enjoyed a renaissance boasting nationally recognized successes in modern […] The post...Sly James, former KCMO Mayor, speaks of wisdom and experience appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-long-president-association-of-african-american-vintners-on-wine-and-the-wine-industry--59214069Phil Long, President – Association of African American Vintners on wine and the wine industry appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=160565Mon, 27 Nov 2023 01:02:02 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsWinemaker Phil Long is the president of the Association of African American Vintners (AAAV) and the founder of Longevity Wines, a brand based on his love affair with his wife, […] The post...Phil Long, President – Association of African American Vintners on wine and the wine industry appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bird-fleming-and-the-traditional-music-society-celebrates-world-music-and-dance--59214065Bird Fleming and the Traditional Music Society celebrates World Music and Dance appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=160344Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:18:32 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBird Ellington Fleming, is the Artistic Director and founder of the Traditional Music Society (TMS). TMS is a dynamic journey through music and dance from multiple world cultures. TMS' World […] The post...Bird Fleming and the Traditional Music Society celebrates World Music and Dance appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iconic-kc-artists-bardwell-becker-and-hagenbach-together-in-poetry-fiction-and-music-feeling-the-ancestors--59214052Iconic KC artists Bardwell, Becker and Hagenbach together in poetry, fiction, and music feeling the ancestors appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=160047Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:29:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsRiverfront Reading Series is presenting "Feeling the Gap" where iconic Kansas City artists Gena Bardwell, Phyllis Becker and Angela Hagenbach have joined their energies through poetry, fiction and music to […] The post...Iconic KC artists Bardwell, Becker and Hagenbach together in poetry, fiction, and music feeling the ancestors appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carl-a-stafford-founder-visionary-my-region-wins-addressing-injustices-and-issues-in-kc-neighborhoods--59214079Carl A. Stafford, founder/visionary, My Region Wins! addressing injustices and issues in KC neighborhoods appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=159897Sat, 04 Nov 2023 18:28:28 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCarl A. Stafford is a local artist (graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute in 2006) founded a non profit organization whose name is a rallying cry: MY REGION WINS!  […] The post...Carl A. Stafford, founder/visionary, My Region Wins! addressing injustices and issues in KC neighborhoods appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damron-armstrong-on-black-repertory-theatre-of-kc-recipient-of-2023-paul-robeson-award--59214081Damron Armstrong on Black Repertory Theatre of KC – recipient of 2023 Paul Robeson Award appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=159565Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:43:15 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsActors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, and the Actors’ Equity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization supporting the […] The post...Damron Armstrong on Black Repertory Theatre of KC – recipient of 2023 Paul Robeson Award appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chef-shanita-founder-of-the-prospect-kc-2nd-annual-gumbo-fest-celebrating-the-revitalization-of-our-eastside--59214073Chef Shanita, founder of the Prospect KC, 2nd Annual Gumbo Fest celebrating the revitalization of our Eastside appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=159373Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:07:11 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThe Prospect KC’s Second Annual Gumbo Fest, a Party with a Purpose initiative inspired by “The Gumbo Coalition,” a book by Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League and […] The post...Chef Shanita, founder of the Prospect KC, 2nd Annual Gumbo Fest celebrating the revitalization of our Eastside appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peaceworks-kc-vice-chair-mary-hladky-artist-melanie-bolden-and-artist-and-author-rochelle-wisoff-fields-on-the-intersection-of-peace-and-a--59214082PeaceWorks KC Vice Chair Mary Hladky, artist Melanie Bolden, and artist and author Rochelle Wisoff-Fields on the intersection of peace and art appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=158350Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:05:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPeaceWorks KC Vice Chair Mary Hladky, visual artist Melanie Bolden, and artist and author Rochelle Wisoff-Fields join us to discuss PeaceWorks Art Fair 2023, its 32nd celebration of the intersection […] The post...PeaceWorks KC Vice Chair Mary Hladky, artist Melanie Bolden, and artist and author Rochelle Wisoff-Fields on the intersection of peace and art appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-cecelia-mcbride-robinson-professor-emerita-of-william-jewel-college-on-the-rich-history-of-african-americans-in-clay-county-mo--62028135Dr. Cecelia McBride Robinson, Professor Emerita of William Jewel College on the rich history of African Americans in Clay County, MO appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=158176Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:24:42 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Cecelia McBride Robinson, Professor Emerita of William Jewell College, began her career as an educator in the state of Missouri in 1972. Prior to her teaching appointment at William […] The post...Dr. Cecelia McBride Robinson, Professor Emerita of William Jewel College on the rich history of African Americans in Clay County, MO appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-and-janice-nunnelly-on-community-service-through-activism-and-advocacy--62028145James and Janice Nunnelly on community service through activism and advocacy appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=156959Sat, 29 Jul 2023 16:45:53 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJames (aka Grand Dad)  and Janice Nunnelly (his wife and high-school sweetheart) are well known in the Kansas City community for health care advocacy, youth outreach and youth mentoring. Jim […] The post...James and Janice Nunnelly on community service through activism and advocacy appeared first on KKFI.]]>3595falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/byron-stamps-teacher-producer-on-truth-in-comedy-storytelling-stand-up-comedy-and-art-where-humanity-is-the-muse--62028138Byron Stamps, teacher, producer on Truth in Comedy – storytelling, stand-up, comedy, and art where humanity is the muse appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=154949Sat, 13 May 2023 18:53:21 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsByron Stamps is a former educator and stand up comedian, who taught Algebra for 11 years, receiving Teacher of the Year 3 times along the way. Byron has performed stand […] The post...Byron Stamps, teacher, producer on Truth in Comedy – storytelling, stand-up, comedy, and art where humanity is the muse appeared first on KKFI.]]>3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kc-scholars-team-share-how-the-organization-is-positively-impacting-lives-in-the-kansas-city-area--62028153KC Scholars team share how the organization is positively impacting lives in the Kansas City area appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=154517Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:06:53 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKC Scholars team members Anta' Williams, Nita Daniels, Edna Adelusola and Dee Burns join to discuss how the organization creates a strong continuing education and college-going culture across our region. […] The post...KC Scholars team share how the organization is positively impacting lives in the Kansas City area appeared first on KKFI.]]>3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bird-fleming-founder-artistic-director-of-the-traditional-music-society-and-its-25th-anniversary-serving-kansas-city-teaching-music-and-da--62028152Bird Fleming, founder/artistic director of the Traditional Music Society and its 25th Anniversary serving Kansas City, teaching music and dance from indigenous world cultures appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=154200Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:56:42 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBird Ellington Fleming, Artistic Director and founder of the Traditional Music Society (traditionalmusicsociety.org) celebrates TMS' 25th Anniversary of a dynamic journey through music and dance from world cultures. TMS' annual […] The post...Bird Fleming, founder/artistic director of the Traditional Music Society and its 25th Anniversary serving Kansas City, teaching music and dance from indigenous world cultures appeared first on KKFI.]]>3597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cynthia-bryant-board-of-trustee-chair-of-the-seeing-eye-providing-specially-bred-and-trained-guide-dogs-for-blind-individuals--62028151Cynthia Bryant, Board of Trustee chair of The Seeing Eye, providing specially bred and trained guide dogs for blind individuals appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=153880Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:36:02 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCynthia Bryant, J.D (Juris Doctor), LL.M. (Master of Laws), became chair of The Seeing Eye’s Board of Trustees, March 9, 2023. The Seeing Eye, founded in 1929, provides specially bred […] The post...Cynthia Bryant, Board of Trustee chair of The Seeing Eye, providing specially bred and trained guide dogs for blind individuals appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/damron-armstrong-executive-director-of-the-black-repertory-theatre-of-kc-on-a-raisin-in-the-sun--62028155Damron Armstrong, Executive Director of the Black Repertory Theatre of KC on "A Raisin in the Sun" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=153711Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:08:41 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDamron Russel Armstrong, Founder and Executive Director of the Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, joins us to share his recent experience directing Lorraine Hansberry's classic drama "A Raisin in […] The post...Damron Armstrong, Executive Director of the Black Repertory Theatre of KC on "A Raisin in the Sun" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-researcher-freeman-a-jackson-on-the-importance-of-teaching-children-the-basics-of-computer-science-and-ai--62028142Author, researcher Freeman A. Jackson on the importance of teaching children the basics of computer science and AI appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=152008Sat, 04 Feb 2023 18:37:51 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsFreeman Augustus Jackson is a Doctoral Candidate in Computer Science at Aspen University. He is a dedicated researcher with a passion for artificial intelligence and has been working in the […] The post...Author, researcher Freeman A. Jackson on the importance of teaching children the basics of computer science and AI appeared first on KKFI.]]>3599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kc-s-own-darnell-solo-kirkwood-la-based-multidisciplinary-artist-exhibits-his-discoveries-along-the-way--62028158KC's own Darnell "Solo" Kirkwood, LA based multidisciplinary artist exhibits his "Discoveries Along the Way" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=151183Sat, 07 Jan 2023 18:52:12 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDarnell “Solo” Kirkwood is a self-taught LA based multidisciplinary artist that was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Playing basketball in college for Lynn University and overseas in Denmark, […] The post...KC's own Darnell "Solo" Kirkwood, LA based multidisciplinary artist exhibits his "Discoveries Along the Way" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-rochinda-pickens-on-living-life-unapologetically-doing-what-you-love--62028175Author Rochinda Pickens on living life unapologetically doing what you love appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=150249Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:20:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsEntrepreneur, author, life shift coach and motivational speaker, Rochinda Pickens Energizing, empowering, and effective are a few words that define Rochinda. Her mission is to reach, teach and inspire others […] The post...Author Rochinda Pickens on living life unapologetically doing what you love appeared first on KKFI.]]>3600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history--17700965http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=98252Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:50:36 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThe Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group’s, Vice President, Dr. Cecelia Robinson, President Emeritus, Dennis Robinson and Corresponding Secretary, Brenda Vann share the work that they are doing to highlight the richness of our history.3167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history--18134152https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/black-history/Sat, 20 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThe Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group’s, Vice President, Dr. Cecelia Robinson, President Emeritus, Dennis Robinson and Corresponding Secretary, Brenda Vann share the work that they are doing to highlight the richness of our history.3167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kansas-city-kansas-school-board--17504618http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=97147Sat, 16 Mar 2019 22:43:04 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Stacey Yaeger Huddelston, school board member of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools–District 500, shares insight on becoming a board member and the inner workings of the school system.3121falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kansas-city-kansas-school-board--18134151https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/kansas-city-kansas-school-board/Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Stacey Yaeger Huddelston, school board member of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools–District 500, shares insight on becoming a board member and the inner workings of the school system.3121falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deciding-on-a-mayor--17504617http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=96583Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:34:08 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDeborah Scott, Political Science Professor at Penn Valley Community College, answers questions about the role of a mayor and gives us guidance on our upcoming vote.3149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-rights-history-today-s-injustices--17504620http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=96580Wed, 27 Feb 2019 20:14:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLyle Gibson, Penn Valley Community College Professor of History, discusses the importance of learning about the Civil Rights Movement within the context of today’s injustices.3319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deciding-on-a-mayor--18134155https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/deciding-on-a-mayor/Wed, 27 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDeborah Scott, Political Science Professor at Penn Valley Community College, answers questions about the role of a mayor and gives us guidance on our upcoming vote.3149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-rights-history-today-s-injustices--18134153https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/civil-rights-historytodays-injustices/Wed, 27 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLyle Gibson, Penn Valley Community College Professor of History, discusses the importance of learning about the Civil Rights Movement within the context of today’s injustices.3319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-lester-historian-author-activist-preserving-the-african-american-experience--17504623http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=96331Sat, 23 Feb 2019 17:34:24 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLarry Lester is co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Director and Treasurer for five years (1991-1995). He was instrumental in the development of the Museum’s business plan, and its …3159falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larry-lester-historian-author-activist-preserving-the-african-american-experience--18134157https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/larry-lester-historian-author-activist-preserving-the-african-american-experience/Sat, 23 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLarry Lester is co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in Kansas City, Missouri, and served as its Research Director and Treasurer for five years (1991-1995). He was instrumental in the development of the Museum’s business plan, and...3159falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clovis-e-semmes-phd-author-educator-on-the-end-of-black-studies-at-u-s-universities--17504621http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=96193Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:02:18 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Clovis Semmes, discusses his latest book, The End of Black Studies: Conceptual, Theoretical, and Empirical Concerns on Urban Connections public affairs program. Host/producer: Donna Morrow Wolfe      Co-host/co-producer: Ebony Johnson Following a...3460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clovis-e-semmes-phd-author-educator-on-the-end-of-black-studies-at-u-s-universities--18134156https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/clovis-e-semmes-phd-author-educator-on-the-end-of-black-studies-at-u-s-universities/Sat, 16 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Clovis Semmes, discusses his latest book, The End of Black Studies: Conceptual, Theoretical, and Empirical Concerns on Urban Connections public affairs program. Host/producer: Donna Morrow Wolfe      Co-host/co-producer: Ebony Johnson Following a...3460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multicultural-education-journalism--17504619http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=95875Sat, 09 Feb 2019 23:40:37 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJournalist and author, Lewis Diuguid, and the Executive Director of the National Association of Multicultural Education, Bette Tate Beaver, join us to discuss Cuba, education, Kamala Harris and journalism.3212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multicultural-education-journalism--18134158https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/multicultural-education-journalism/Sat, 09 Feb 2019 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJournalist and author, Lewis Diuguid, and the Executive Director of the National Association of Multicultural Education, Bette Tate Beaver, join us to discuss Cuba, education, Kamala Harris and journalism.3212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-to-revolution--17504622http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=94889Sat, 05 Jan 2019 21:28:40 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsProfessor Albert Lowe of Penn Valley Community College visits Urban Connections to explore the meaning of The Right To Revolution.3301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-to-revolution--18134161https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/the-right-to-revolution/Sat, 05 Jan 2019 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsProfessor Albert Lowe of Penn Valley Community College visits Urban Connections to explore the meaning of The Right To Revolution.3301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lynch-culture-in-america--17504632http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=94596Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:10:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPenn Valley Professor of History, Albert Lowe, educates us about the history and presence of the lynch culture in America.3471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/african-storytelling-the-soul-of-a-butterfly--17504628http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=94591Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:53:53 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDamron Russel Armstrong, Producing Artistic Director of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, revisits us with a discussion on the history of African storytelling and the unfolding of theatre. In addition, we celebrate the birthday of the soul of …3094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lynch-culture-in-america--18134164https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/lynch-culture-in-america/Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPenn Valley Professor of History, Albert Lowe, educates us about the history and presence of the lynch culture in America.3471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/african-storytelling-the-soul-of-a-butterfly--18134160https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/african-storytelling-the-soul-of-a-butterfly/Wed, 26 Dec 2018 06:00:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDamron Russel Armstrong, Producing Artistic Director of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, revisits us with a discussion on the history of African storytelling and the unfolding of theatre. In addition, we celebrate the birthday of the soul...3094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/many-ways-to-heal--17504624http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93736Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:20:58 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMrs. Bhavna Vilas Namjoshi, native of India, natural and certified healer, joins us to discuss the many ways that we can heal ourselves.  Her expertise includes, Reiki, Crystal, Vastu and Aroma Therapy.3347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corrections-accountability--18146356https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93731Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:06:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBianca Tylek, of the Corrections Accountability Project, calls in to discuss who profits from prisons and how the system works.3317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corrections-accountability--17504627http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93731Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:06:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBianca Tylek, of the Corrections Accountability Project, calls in to discuss who profits from prisons and how the system works.3317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-with-depression-and-bulimia--67207058Living with Depression and Bulimia appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93727Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:56:35 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsArtist and entrepreneur of Rissa's Artistic Design, Clarissa Knighten, shares her story of living with depression and bulimia…and turning her pain into art. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/living-depression-bulimia/ appeared first on...Living with Depression and Bulimia appeared first on KKFI.]]>3367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-with-depression-and-bulimia--17504630http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93727Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:56:35 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsArtist and entrepreneur of Rissa’s Artistic Design, Clarissa Knighten, shares her story of living with depression and bulimia…and turning her pain into art.3367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-women-do-breast-feed--67207077Black Women Do Breast Feed appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93564Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:22:53 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsStacey Yaeger Huddelston, breast feeding advocate, discusses black women and breast feeding. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/black-women-breast-feed/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Black Women Do Breast Feed appeared first on KKFI.]]>3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-women-do-breast-feed--17504629http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93564Sun, 25 Nov 2018 00:22:53 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsStacey Yaeger Huddelston, breast feeding advocate, discusses black women and breast feeding.3270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fourth-agreement--67207064The Fourth Agreement appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93560Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:34:04 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBoni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 4th agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/the-fourth-agreement/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.The Fourth Agreement appeared first on KKFI.]]>3233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fourth-agreement--17504631http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93560Sat, 24 Nov 2018 23:34:04 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBoni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 4th agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.3233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-agreement--67207033The Second Agreement appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93372Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:46:51 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBoni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 2nd agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/the-second-agreement/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.The Second Agreement appeared first on KKFI.]]>3359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-second-agreement--17504633http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93372Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:46:51 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBoni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 2nd agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.3359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/excavating-the-family-bones--67207086Excavating The Family Bones appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93364Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:01:32 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLyle Gibson, author and producer of Black Tie White Tie, and Penn Valley History Professor, shares the process of uncovering our family history as a part of our identity. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/excavating-family-bones/ appeared...Excavating The Family Bones appeared first on KKFI.]]>3367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/excavating-the-family-bones--17504634http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93364Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:01:32 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLyle Gibson, author and producer of Black Tie White Tie, and Penn Valley History Professor, shares the process of uncovering our family history as a part of our identity.3367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-third-agreement--67207111The Third Agreement appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93359Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:37:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBoni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 3rd agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/the-third-agreement/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.The Third Agreement appeared first on KKFI.]]>3451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-third-agreement--17504638http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=93359Sat, 17 Nov 2018 20:37:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBoni Tolston, educator, author and poet, rejoins us to discuss the 3rd agreement of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.3451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoughtful-conversations--67207066Thoughtful Conversations appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=92957Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:59:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBette Tate Beaver, Executive Director of The National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME), and Lewis Diuguid, Author and Journalist, share insights from their tour of the southern states featuring symbols […] The post...Thoughtful Conversations appeared first on KKFI.]]>3345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thoughtful-conversations--17504636http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=92957Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:59:23 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsBette Tate Beaver, Executive Director of The National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME), and Lewis Diuguid, Author and Journalist, share insights from their tour of the southern states featuring symbols of confederacy. In addition, Boni...3345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-2018-ballot-measures--67207054November 2018 Ballot Measures appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=92772Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:33:38 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPolitical Science Professor at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley, Deborah Scott, makes the November 2018 Missouri ballot measures plain. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/november-2018-ballot-measures/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.November 2018 Ballot Measures appeared first on KKFI.]]>3358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-2018-ballot-measures--17504640http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=92772Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:33:38 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPolitical Science Professor at Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley, Deborah Scott, makes the November 2018 Missouri ballot measures plain.3358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sme-confederate-flag-debate--67207069SME Confederate Flag Debate appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=91785Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:38:52 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDavid Muhammad, Shawnee Mission East High School Social Studies teacher, talks with us about the viral video featuring his class debating the use of the Confederate Flag. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/sme-confederate-flag-debate/ appeared...SME Confederate Flag Debate appeared first on KKFI.]]>3393falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sme-confederate-flag-debate--17504639http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=91785Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:38:52 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDavid Muhammad, Shawnee Mission East High School Social Studies teacher, talks with us about the viral video featuring his class debating the use of the Confederate Flag.3393falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legacy-spirit-of-the-black-panthers--67207034Legacy, Spirit of the Black Panthers appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=91778Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:01:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLyle Gibson of Metropolitan Community College and Jermaine Thomas of Taishi Studios engage us in a discussion on Kansas City's Black Panther history. Their recent documentary, Legacy, Spirit of the […] The post...Legacy, Spirit of the Black Panthers appeared first on KKFI.]]>3403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legacy-spirit-of-the-black-panthers--17504641http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=91778Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:01:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLyle Gibson of Metropolitan Community College and Jermaine Thomas of Taishi Studios engage us in a discussion on Kansas City’s Black Panther history. Their recent documentary, Legacy, Spirit of the Black Panthers, highlights Kansas City’s own, Pete...3403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-all-the-world-to-see--67207057For All The World To See appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=89551Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:52:33 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsGlenn A. North, Director of Education and Community Programs for The Black Archives of Mid America and 18th & Vine District Poet Laureate, joins us live in studio to discuss […] The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/for-all-the-world-to-see/...For All The World To See appeared first on KKFI.]]>3536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-all-the-world-to-see--17504643http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=89551Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:52:33 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsGlenn A. North, Director of Education and Community Programs for The Black Archives of Mid America and 18th & Vine District Poet Laureate, joins us live in studio to discuss visual culture. For All The World To See is a …3536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-cancer--67207067What is Cancer? appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=88914Sat, 07 Jul 2018 21:12:47 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Dineo Khabele, Professor and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at The University of Kansas Medical Center, joins us live in studio for a conversation around cancer, health and the […] The post...What is Cancer? appeared first on KKFI.]]>3236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-cancer--17504642http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=88914Sat, 07 Jul 2018 21:12:47 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Dineo Khabele, Professor and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at The University of Kansas Medical Center, joins us live in studio for a conversation around cancer, health and the African-American community.3236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-black-all-buying-power--67207084The Myth of Black (All) Buying Power appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=88610Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:01:39 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsIt has been reported and repeated that blacks in America have 1.3 trillion dollars in buying power. So, why do so many of us feel powerless? Jared A. Ball, Ph.D., […] The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/myth-black-buying-power/ appeared first...The Myth of Black (All) Buying Power appeared first on KKFI.]]>3392falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-black-all-buying-power--17504647http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=88610Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:01:39 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsIt has been reported and repeated that blacks in America have 1.3 trillion dollars in buying power. So, why do so many of us feel powerless? Jared A. Ball, Ph.D., Professor of Communication Studies, at Morgan State University joins us …3392falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critical-resistance--67207080Critical Resistance appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=88133Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:34:28 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCritical Resistance, a national grassroots organization, is seeking to abolish the Prison Industrial Complex. Joining us live is Kamau Walton, member of Critical Resistance since 2010, and has been part […] The post...Critical Resistance appeared first on KKFI.]]>3505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critical-resistance--17504649http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=88133Sat, 16 Jun 2018 20:34:28 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCritical Resistance, a national grassroots organization, is seeking to abolish the Prison Industrial Complex. Joining us live is Kamau Walton, member of Critical Resistance since 2010, and has been part of campaigns to stop gang injunctions, fight...3505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kkfi-open-house--67207106KKFI Open House appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=85225Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:32:24 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsFebruary 2018 marks KKFI's 30th year of being live on-air. Poet, Activist and Liberation Educator, Lloyd C. Daniel, joins us to celebrate 100,000 watts of people power! The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/kkfi-open-house/ appeared first on...KKFI Open House appeared first on KKFI.]]>3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kkfi-open-house--17504644http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=85225Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:32:24 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsFebruary 2018 marks KKFI’s 30th year of being live on-air. Poet, Activist and Liberation Educator, Lloyd C. Daniel, joins us to celebrate 100,000 watts of people power!3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dancing-her-blackness--67207088Dancing Her Blackness appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=85213Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:09:59 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLive in conversation with Cat Mahari.  She creates work with personal and collective transformational possibilities. A free-style  hip hop and house dancer, also trained in modern, ballet, West African, Cuban Son, and Chen taiji, […] The post...Dancing Her Blackness appeared first on KKFI.]]>3334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dancing-her-blackness--17504646http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=85213Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:09:59 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLive in conversation with Cat Mahari.  She creates work with personal and collective transformational possibilities. A free-style  hip hop and house dancer, also trained in modern, ballet, West African, Cuban Son, and Chen taiji, whose work is...3334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-nothing-wrong-with-black-people--67207055There's Nothing Wrong With Black People appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=84892Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:52:10 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLive in conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, an award-winning historian and New York Times best-selling author, Professor of History and International Relations and the Founding Director of the Antiracist Research and […] The post...There's Nothing Wrong With Black People appeared first on KKFI.]]>3424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-nothing-wrong-with-black-people--17504645http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=84892Sat, 24 Mar 2018 20:52:10 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLive in conversation with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, an award-winning historian and New York Times best-selling author, Professor of History and International Relations and the Founding Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American...3424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harambee-city--67207061Harambee City appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=83500Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:44:57 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Nishani Frazier, Associate Professor of History at Miami University, shares insight from her latest book, Harambee City: The Congress of Racial Equality in Cleveland and the Rise of Black […] The post...Harambee City appeared first on KKFI.]]>3517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harambee-city--17504650http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=83500Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:44:57 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Nishani Frazier, Associate Professor of History at Miami University, shares insight from her latest book, Harambee City: The Congress of Racial Equality in Cleveland and the Rise of Black Power Populism.3517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capitalism-is-not-the-only-choice--67207059Capitalism Is Not The Only Choice appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=82645Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:12:27 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPenn Loh, Senior Lecturer and Director of Community Practice at Tufts University, joins us to discuss ways that Americans are redefining economy beyond capitalism. What if economy is all the […] The post...Capitalism Is Not The Only Choice appeared first on KKFI.]]>3406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capitalism-is-not-the-only-choice--17504652http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=82645Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:12:27 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPenn Loh, Senior Lecturer and Director of Community Practice at Tufts University, joins us to discuss ways that Americans are redefining economy beyond capitalism. What if economy is all the ways that we meet our material needs and care for …3406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/own-your-glow-with-latham-thomas--67207116Own Your Glow with Latham Thomas appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=81683Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:13:22 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLatham Thomas, aka Glow Maven, is a celebrity wellness/ lifestyle maven and birth doula- transforming not only how women give birth to their babies, but how they give rise to the best version […] The post...Own Your Glow with Latham Thomas appeared first on KKFI.]]>3474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/own-your-glow-with-latham-thomas--17505138http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=81683Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:13:22 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLatham Thomas, aka Glow Maven, is a celebrity wellness/ lifestyle maven and birth doula- transforming not only how women give birth to their babies, but how they give rise to the best version of themselves. She is the founder of Mama Glow (MamaGlow.com) …3474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-of-a-jazz-artist--67207075Life of a Jazz Artist appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=80338Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:18:36 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKansas City's own jazz artist extraordinaire and activist, Lisa Henry, joins us to discuss her life as an international musician and passion for jazz in Kansas City. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/life-jazz-artist/ appeared first on...Life of a Jazz Artist appeared first on KKFI.]]>3370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-of-a-jazz-artist--17504651http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=80338Sat, 04 Nov 2017 22:18:36 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKansas City’s own jazz artist extraordinaire and activist, Lisa Henry, joins us to discuss her life as an international musician and passion for jazz in Kansas City.3370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-note-kc--67207089Take Note KC appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=80105Sat, 28 Oct 2017 20:35:15 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCommunity engagement consultant with Take Note KC, Timothy Holman, Jr., joins us to discuss the educational landscape in Kansas City. Take Note KC is a 3 year initiative aimed at […] The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/take-note-kc/ appeared...Take Note KC appeared first on KKFI.]]>3316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-note-kc--17504653http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=80105Sat, 28 Oct 2017 20:35:15 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCommunity engagement consultant with Take Note KC, Timothy Holman, Jr., joins us to discuss the educational landscape in Kansas City. Take Note KC is a 3 year initiative aimed at taking an in-depth look of where we are, how we …3316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-with-dr-cornel-west-kkfi-live-broadcast-from-umkc-school-of-law--67207119Q&A With Dr. Cornel West, KKFI live broadcast from UMKC School of Law appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=79381Sat, 07 Oct 2017 03:13:42 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Cornel West will be answering questions related to his work in a Q&A session, broadcast live on-air at 90.1FM, KKFI, from UMKC School of Law, Saturday, October 7, 2017, […] The post...Q&A With Dr. Cornel West, KKFI live broadcast from UMKC School of Law appeared first on KKFI.]]>3441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-with-dr-cornel-west-kkfi-live-broadcast-from-umkc-school-of-law--17504648http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=79381Sat, 07 Oct 2017 03:13:42 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Cornel West will be answering questions related to his work in a Q&A session, broadcast live on-air at 90.1FM, KKFI, from UMKC School of Law, Saturday, October 7, 2017, starting at 3:30pm CST. This event is sponsored by the …3441falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-with-dr-cornel-west-kkfi-live-broadcast-from-umkc-school-of-law--67207125Q&A With Dr. Cornel West, KKFI live broadcast from UMKC School of Law appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=79365Sat, 07 Oct 2017 03:01:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Cornel West will be answering questions related to his work in a Q&A session, broadcast live on-air at 90.1FM, KKFI, from UMKC School of Law, Saturday, October 7, 2017, […] The post...Q&A With Dr. Cornel West, KKFI live broadcast from UMKC School of Law appeared first on KKFI.]]>4659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-with-dr-cornel-west-kkfi-live-broadcast-from-umkc-school-of-law--17504658http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=79365Sat, 07 Oct 2017 03:01:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Cornel West will be answering questions related to his work in a Q&A session, broadcast live on-air at 90.1FM, KKFI, from UMKC School of Law, Saturday, October 7, 2017, starting at 3:30pm CST.  This event is sponsored by the …4659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-connections-indivisible-kc--67207110Urban Connections Indivisible KC appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=71809Sat, 04 Feb 2017 23:22:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections talks with Emily Regal of the organization Indivisible KC. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/urban-connections-indivisible-kc/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Urban Connections Indivisible KC appeared first on KKFI.]]>3416falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-connections-indivisible-kc--17504659http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=71809Sat, 04 Feb 2017 23:22:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections talks with Emily Regal of the organization Indivisible KC.3416falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-home-part-4-the-appraisal--67207098How to Buy A Home Part 4 The Appraisal appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=71558Sat, 28 Jan 2017 23:53:12 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsHow to Buy a home Getting your property appraisal with Beverly Easterwood.  Mrs. Easterwood is a certified commercial and residential appraiser. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/buy-home-part-4-appraisal/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.How to Buy A Home Part 4 The Appraisal appeared first on KKFI.]]>3150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-home-part-4-the-appraisal--17504655http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=71558Sat, 28 Jan 2017 23:53:12 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsHow to Buy a home Getting your property appraisal with Beverly Easterwood.  Mrs. Easterwood is a certified commercial and residential appraiser.3150falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-protests-and-executive-orders--67207115Trump Protests and Executive Orders appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=71173Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:42:09 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections discusses the Donald Trump Executive Orders issued on day one. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/trump-protests-executive-orders/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Trump Protests and Executive Orders appeared first on KKFI.]]>3380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-protests-and-executive-orders--17504656http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=71173Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:42:09 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections discusses the Donald Trump Executive Orders issued on day one.3380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-home-session-3-home-inspection--67207126How to Buy a Home Session #3 Home Inspection appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70955Sat, 14 Jan 2017 23:43:40 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKKFI Urban Connections How to buy a Home Session #3:  The Home Inspection with Richard Scroggins, Certified by ASHI. Richard Scroggins is an ASHI Inspector who has met the rigorous […] The post...How to Buy a Home Session #3 Home Inspection appeared first on KKFI.]]>3297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-home-session-3-home-inspection--17504657http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70955Sat, 14 Jan 2017 23:43:40 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsKKFI Urban Connections How to buy a Home Session #3:  The Home Inspection with Richard Scroggins, Certified by ASHI. Richard Scroggins is an ASHI Inspector who has met the rigorous requirements to be a provider of The ASHI Experience, a …3297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-home-week-2--67207170How to Buy a Home Week #2 appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70836Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:08:08 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections Session on How to Buy a Home Session #2 with Toni Choate Toni Choate is a resident of Kansas City, her education and licensure credentials: Career Education Systems […] The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/buy-home-week-2/...How to Buy a Home Week #2 appeared first on KKFI.]]>3134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-home-week-2--17504660http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70836Tue, 10 Jan 2017 03:08:08 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections Session on How to Buy a Home Session #2 with Toni Choate Toni Choate is a resident of Kansas City, her education and licensure credentials: Career Education Systems – Real Estate Education licensing for the State of Missouri, …3134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-house-week-1--67207065How to Buy a House Week 1 appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70415Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:53:55 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connection Series on How to Buy a Home with Brian Turner.  Week 1 I have been in Mortgages for over 8 years. My clientele includes people with many different backgrounds. My […] The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/buy-house-week-1/...How to Buy a House Week 1 appeared first on KKFI.]]>3382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-buy-a-house-week-1--17504664http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70415Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:53:55 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connection Series on How to Buy a Home with Brian Turner.  Week 1 I have been in Mortgages for over 8 years. My clientele includes people with many different backgrounds. My schedule is flexible to accommodate the demanding lives of people …3382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kansas-city-public-schools-office-of-students-in-transition--67207114Kansas City Public Schools Office of Students in Transition appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70226Sat, 24 Dec 2016 23:48:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsConversation with Melissa Douglas, Kansas City Public Schools Office of Students in Transition The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/kansas-city-public-schools-office-students-transition/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Kansas City Public Schools Office of Students in Transition appeared first on KKFI.]]>3420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kansas-city-public-schools-office-of-students-in-transition--17504661http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70226Sat, 24 Dec 2016 23:48:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsConversation with Melissa Douglas, Kansas City Public Schools Office of Students in Transition3420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-cross--67207130Red Cross appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70220Sat, 24 Dec 2016 23:13:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsConversation with Kimberly Stafford. Employee of the Red Cross. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/red-cross/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Red Cross appeared first on KKFI.]]>3431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-cross--17504662http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=70220Sat, 24 Dec 2016 23:13:03 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsConversation with Kimberly Stafford. Employee of the Red Cross.3431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-turk-interview--67207070Jacob Turk Interview appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=67811Sat, 08 Oct 2016 22:41:26 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsInterview with Jacob Turk, Candidate for 5th District U.S. Representative. Mr. Turk discusses issues and his campaign platform. The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/jacob-turk-interview/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Jacob Turk Interview appeared first on KKFI.]]>3468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-turk-interview--17504663http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=67811Sat, 08 Oct 2016 22:41:26 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsInterview with Jacob Turk, Candidate for 5th District U.S. Representative. Mr. Turk discusses issues and his campaign platform.3469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-dr-mark-bedell-kcps-superintendent--67207117Interview With Dr. Mark Bedell, KCPS Superintendent appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=65990Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:46:02 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections Interview with Dr. Mark Bedell, Kansas City Public Schools, Superintendent The post https://kkfi.org/program-episodes/interview-with-dr-mark-bedell-kcps-superintendent/ appeared first on https://kkfi.org.Interview With Dr. Mark Bedell, KCPS Superintendent appeared first on KKFI.]]>3485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-dr-mark-bedell-kcps-superintendent--17504679http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=65990Sat, 13 Aug 2016 22:46:02 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsUrban Connections Interview with Dr. Mark Bedell, Kansas City Public Schools, Superintendent3485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jean-peters-baker-jacomo-prosecutor-on-crime-justice-and-public-safety--43361133https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=60324Sat, 27 Feb 2016 18:55:50 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJean Peters Baker, Jackson County Missouri Prosecutor and the Prosecutors office’s stated purpose is to work to secure justice for crime victims and to improve public safety. The goal is to keep the community safe and to make it a great place to live....3181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jean-peters-baker-jacomo-prosecutor-on-crime-justice-and-public-safety--17504665http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=60324Sat, 27 Feb 2016 18:55:50 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJean Peters Baker, Jackson County Missouri Prosecutor and the Prosecutors office’s stated purpose is to work to secure justice for crime victims and to improve public safety. The goal is to keep the community safe and to make it a …3181falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kccu-president-eric-jones-vp-marilyn-chappell-on-financial-education--43361182https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=58211Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:29:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThe Health of a community is related to the wealth of a community and the wealth of a community is directly related to the health of the community. Urban Connections begins series on finances and how to improve your financial health. Host, producer:...3277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kccu-president-eric-jones-vp-marilyn-chappell-on-financial-education--17504675http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=58211Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:29:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsThe Health of a community is related to the wealth of a community and the wealth of a community is directly related to the health of the community. Urban Connections begins series on finances and how to improve your financial …3277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandon-ellington-mo-state-rep-returns-to-discuss-2016-legislation--43361116https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=57526Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:54:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsRepresentative Brandon Ellington, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 22) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was first elected to the House in a special election in November 2011. Host and producer:  Donna Morrow Wolfe  ...3269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandon-ellington-mo-state-rep-returns-to-discuss-2016-legislation--17504666http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=57526Sat, 12 Dec 2015 15:54:00 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsRepresentative Brandon Ellington, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 22) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was first elected to the House in a special election in November 2011. Host and producer:  Donna Morrow Wolfe  ...3269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandon-ellington-and-deniese-lieberman-on-voter-protection--43361166https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=43121Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:31:52 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsToday on Urban Connections we’ll speak to Representative Brandon Ellington, (D), District 22, MO House of RepresentsDenise Lieberman, Senior Attorney and Missouri Voter Protection Advocate with The Advancement Project who testified on Tues, Jan 27th...3414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandon-ellington-and-deniese-lieberman-on-voter-protection--17504685http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=43121Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:31:52 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsToday on Urban Connections we’ll speak to Representative Brandon Ellington, (D), District 22, MO House of RepresentsDenise Lieberman, Senior Attorney and Missouri Voter Protection Advocate with The Advancement Project who testified on Tues, Jan 27th...3414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-continues-james-gustav-speth-author-america-the-possible-a-manifesto-for-a-new-economy--43361191https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=38713Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:51:29 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJames Gustave Speth is a professor at Vermont Law School and a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos, a nonpartisan public policy research and advocacy organization. A former dean of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, he also...3309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-continues-james-gustav-speth-author-america-the-possible-a-manifesto-for-a-new-economy--17504667http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=38713Sat, 27 Sep 2014 18:51:29 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJames Gustave Speth is a professor at Vermont Law School and a Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos, a nonpartisan public policy research and advocacy organization. A former dean of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, he also co-founded …3309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lloyd-c-daniel-political-and-economic-philosopher-and-theorist-discusses-the-israeli-occupation-of-palestine--43361135https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=38018Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:40:46 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLloyd C. Daniel, discusses the Israeli occupation of Palestine among other items, on Urban Connections, “broadcasting LIVE from Liberated Territory”. An excerpt from Lloyd Daniel’s work has been recently published by Lexington Press in London. ...3648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lloyd-c-daniel-political-and-economic-philosopher-and-theorist-discusses-the-israeli-occupation-of-palestine--17504668http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=38018Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:40:46 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsLloyd C. Daniel, discusses the Israeli occupation of Palestine among other items, on Urban Connections, “broadcasting LIVE from Liberated Territory”. An excerpt from Lloyd Daniel’s work has been recently published by Lexington Press in London. ...3648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-makani-themba-ed-the-praxis-project-advocacy-to-advance-health-justice--43361171https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=37842Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:37:44 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMakani Themba is executive director of The Praxis Project, a nonprofit organization helping communities use media and policy advocacy to advance health justice. Under her leadership, The Praxis Project has raised more than $20 million for advocacy...3443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-makani-themba-ed-the-praxis-project-advocacy-to-advance-health-justice--17504669http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=37842Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:37:44 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMakani Themba is executive director of The Praxis Project, a nonprofit organization helping communities use media and policy advocacy to advance health justice. Under her leadership, The Praxis Project has raised more than $20 million for advocacy...3443falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-in-memoriam-charity-hicks-detroit-human-rights-activist--67207072Food Fight! In Memoriam: Charity Hicks, Detroit human rights activist appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=36458Sat, 26 Jul 2014 02:32:15 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCharity Hicks, guest on Urban Connections Food Fight! broadcast, February 22, 2014, a beloved Detroit community leader and commons advocate, died July 8 from injuries sustained after being struck by […] The post...Food Fight! In Memoriam: Charity Hicks, Detroit human rights activist appeared first on KKFI.]]>3293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-in-memoriam-charity-hicks-detroit-human-rights-activist--17504670http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=36458Sat, 26 Jul 2014 02:32:15 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsCharity Hicks, guest on Urban Connections Food Fight! broadcast, February 22, 2014, a beloved Detroit community leader and commons advocate, died July 8 from injuries sustained after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Manhattan, New York City....3293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-playwrights-cynthia-hardeman-michelle-t-johnson-and-teresa-leggard-share-insights-and-experience--67207165Local playwrights Cynthia Hardeman, Michelle T. Johnson and Teresa Leggard share insights and experience appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=36223Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:23:08 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsToday on Urban Connections local playwrights Cynthia Hardiman, Michelle T. Johnson and Teresa Leggard talk about their upcoming Fringe production and their experiences as Black Women playwrights. Cynthia Hardeman is […] The post...Local playwrights Cynthia Hardeman, Michelle T. Johnson and Teresa Leggard share insights and experience appeared first on KKFI.]]>3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-playwrights-cynthia-hardeman-michelle-t-johnson-and-teresa-leggard-share-insights-and-experience--17504671http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=36223Sat, 19 Jul 2014 16:23:08 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsToday on Urban Connections local playwrights Cynthia Hardiman, Michelle T. Johnson and Teresa Leggard talk about their upcoming Fringe production and their experiences as Black Women playwrights. Cynthia Hardeman is a family services advocate by day...3405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-continues-eric-holt-gimenez-executive-director-of-food-first--67207079Food Fight! continues…Eric Holt-Giménez, Executive Director of Food First appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=35467Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:02:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsEric Holt-Giménez has been Executive Director of Food First since 2006. He is the editor of the Food First book Food Movements Unite! Strategies to Transform Our Food Systems; co-author […] The post...Food Fight! continues…Eric Holt-Giménez, Executive Director of Food First appeared first on KKFI.]]>3497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-continues-eric-holt-gimenez-executive-director-of-food-first--17504672http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=35467Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:02:25 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsEric Holt-Giménez has been Executive Director of Food First since 2006. He is the editor of the Food First book Food Movements Unite! Strategies to Transform Our Food Systems; co-author of Food Rebellions! Crisis and the Hunger for Justice with …3497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teresa-leggard-writer-editor-poet-and-playwright--67207073Teresa Leggard, writer, editor, poet and playwright appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=35251Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:10:10 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsTeresa Leggard is a writer, editor, poet and playwright. She’s also a member of The Writers Place, Kansas City’s own literary community center. Her upcoming plays “The Birthday” and “To […] The post...Teresa Leggard, writer, editor, poet and playwright appeared first on KKFI.]]>3308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teresa-leggard-writer-editor-poet-and-playwright--17504673http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=35251Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:10:10 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsTeresa Leggard is a writer, editor, poet and playwright. She’s also a member of The Writers Place, Kansas City’s own literary community center. Her upcoming plays “The Birthday” and “To Bed” will be staged at the KC Fringe Festival this …3308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shicagolyn-scroggins-of-stand-with-women-organizing-for-action-discusses-women-living-paycheck-to-paycheck--67207076Shicagolyn Scroggins of Stand With Women/Organizing for Action discusses women living "Paycheck to Paycheck" appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34939Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:35:14 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsShicagolyn Scroggins of Stand With Women/Organizing for Action discusses women living "Paycheck to Paycheck". From Maria Shriver`s groundbreaking multi-platform "The Shriver report: A Woman`s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink"- […] The post...Shicagolyn Scroggins of Stand With Women/Organizing for Action discusses women living "Paycheck to Paycheck" appeared first on KKFI.]]>3210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shicagolyn-scroggins-of-stand-with-women-organizing-for-action-discusses-women-living-paycheck-to-paycheck--17504676http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34939Sat, 14 Jun 2014 17:35:14 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsShicagolyn Scroggins of Stand With Women/Organizing for Action discusses women living “Paycheck to Paycheck”. From Maria Shriver`s groundbreaking multi-platform “The Shriver report: A Woman`s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink”- in partnership with the...3210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pat-clarke-pac-20-and-community-discuss-black-on-black-crime-summit-held-at-southeast-fieldhouse-june-6th--67207074Pat Clarke, PAC 20 and community discuss Black On Black Crime Summit held at Southeast Fieldhouse, June 6th appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34723Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:17:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPat Clarke of PAC 20, (People's Action Committee of 20), and a coalition of community members, organizations, law enforcement and 5th district councilman Michael Brooks organized and facilitated the Black […] The post...Pat Clarke, PAC 20 and community discuss Black On Black Crime Summit held at Southeast Fieldhouse, June 6th appeared first on KKFI.]]>3627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pat-clarke-pac-20-and-community-discuss-black-on-black-crime-summit-held-at-southeast-fieldhouse-june-6th--17504674http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34723Sat, 07 Jun 2014 04:17:05 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsPat Clarke of PAC 20, (People’s Action Committee of 20), and a coalition of community members, organizations, law enforcement and 5th district councilman Michael Brooks organized and facilitated the Black On Black Crime Summit on Friday, June 6th at the …3627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-local-greater-kansas-city-food-activists-march-against-monsanto-2014--67207081Food Fight! Local Greater Kansas City Food Activists March Against Monsanto 2014 appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34521Sat, 31 May 2014 19:51:09 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJill Valentine and her 9 yr old son Tristan;  Angela Cooper and her 17 year old daughter Keyleigh Coper and 9 year old son, Bobby Toska, and Eric King. Today’s Guests are […] The post...Food Fight! Local Greater Kansas City Food Activists March Against Monsanto 2014 appeared first on KKFI.]]>3412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-fight-local-greater-kansas-city-food-activists-march-against-monsanto-2014--17504677http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34521Sat, 31 May 2014 19:51:09 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsJill Valentine and her 9 yr old son Tristan;  Angela Cooper and her 17 year old daughter Keyleigh Coper and 9 year old son, Bobby Toska, and Eric King. Today’s Guests are local KC community members turned activists out of concern for …3412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-lori-blankinship-nd-discusses-food-as-medicine-with-co-host-sharon-valleau--67207129Dr. Lori Blankinship, ND, discusses "Food As Medicine" with co-host Sharon Valleau appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34212Sat, 24 May 2014 02:15:58 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Lori Blankinship returns to discuss Food As Medicine . Dr. Blankinship, is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. She attended National College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon, one of […] The post...Dr. Lori Blankinship, ND, discusses "Food As Medicine" with co-host Sharon Valleau appeared first on KKFI.]]>3360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-lori-blankinship-nd-discusses-food-as-medicine-with-co-host-sharon-valleau--17504680http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=34212Sat, 24 May 2014 02:15:58 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsDr. Lori Blankinship returns to discuss Food As Medicine . Dr. Blankinship, is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. She attended National College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Portland, Oregon, one of the world’s leading institutions in Naturopathic...3360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mathew-forstater-professor-of-umkc-economics-black-studies--67207134Mathew Forstater, Professor of UMKC Economics & Black Studies appeared first on KKFI.]]>https://kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=33568Sat, 10 May 2014 15:12:07 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMathew Forstater is Professor of Economics and Black Studies and Director, Center for Full Employment and Price Stability, Department of Economics, University of Missouri —Kansas City. Forstater previously was a […] The post...Mathew Forstater, Professor of UMKC Economics & Black Studies appeared first on KKFI.]]>3561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mathew-forstater-professor-of-umkc-economics-black-studies--17504678http://www.kkfi.org/?post_type=program-episodes&p=33568Sat, 10 May 2014 15:12:07 +0000KKFI Community PodcastsMathew Forstater is Professor of Economics and Black Studies and Director, Center for Full Employment and Price Stability, Department of Economics, University of Missouri —Kansas City. 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