Parks department offers look back at local African American history

The parks department is offering a look back at local African American history this Sunday. “In the 1950s and ‘60s, Kansas City was a heavily segregated town. African-Americans were limited even in which city facilities they could use and ...

Westport museum continues work on African America history exhibits

A Westport museum says it will be the first historic site in Kansas City to interpret slavery and the local African American experience during the 19th century. The 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum, housed in the oldest remaining residence in ...