Racism & Local Government 4/5/2021

During this 90 minute program, we will have an engaging discussion about local government efforts to face issues related to race and racism. We will feature elected leaders from various municipalities from the greater metropolitan area. This panel will share thoughts about how city and county leaders are working to address inequities that marginalize people of color and changes they are making to improve equity and fairness in their communities.
This conversation will be moderated by David Warm of MARC and will be broadcast via Zoom. The panelists include: William Baird (Mayor of Lee’s Summit), Harold Johnson (County Commissioner KCK and Wyandotte County), Mike McDonough (Mayor of Raytown), and Carson Ross (Mayor of Blue Springs).
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Race, Racism & the Media 2/15/2021

Join us for an engaging discussion on the role the media plays in shaping attitudes about race and racism. This conversation will feature esteemed leaders from various media outlets in Kansas City who will share thoughts about how their organizations have historically reported stories on people of color and changes they are making to improve equity and fairness in reporting.

Recommended pre-reading:  The Truth in Black & White – An Apology.  We recommend you read the article in preparation for the discussion.

You must register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5816119558080/WN_xZKS8BEfQlK-eDm3LTDFjQ

 

 

 

 

 

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Racism in Kansas City – 12/7/2020

In this edition of Courageous Conversations, G.S. Griffin, the Author of Racism in Kansas City will sit down with Community Leader Alvin Brooks to discuss the harsh reality of race relations and racism in KC. The event will be moderated by Tyrone Aiken, KCFAA’s Chief Artistic Officer. This event is sponsored by HOK. It is free to the public and will be held on zoom, you must pre-register to attend.
Register Now: https://zoom.us/…/tJEsc-6hqT0pGtU3ZFoRU1K5uk5w4AjRZ5kI
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Suggested pre-work: Racism in Kansas City, written by G.S. Griffin.
You can find a copy of this book at Prospero’s Books, The Green Door Bookstore, Rockhurst University Bookstore, The Raven Bookstore, Willa’s Books, Afterword Tavern & Shelves (online), or at online at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943338027
Check out an excerpt from the book, selected by KCFAA:
https://kcfaa.org/kcfaa-racism-in-kansas-city_20-pages/
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Why Don’t People Vote? 11/2/2020

KCFAA presents COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS. Our new program challenges all to take a deep dive into understanding issues of race while tackling tough topics. Our conversation will focus on “Why People Don’t Vote?”. We hope to increase your understanding of those reasons and help you determine what you could do to affect change.
Pre-work activity before signing into the meeting:
“Nearly 100 Million Eligible Americans Didn’t Vote In 2016. Why Not?” (46 minutes): https://the1a.org/segments/why-americans-dont-vote/.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/…/tJYrceCpqTgqEtUeLy1K9ciV1sRa5RM4OCLd
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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