Urban Connections

Lewis 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.

Toni 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.

This 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.

Black 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.

Historian 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.

Exploring 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.

  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.

    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.

  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.

Winemaker 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.

Bird 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.

Riverfront 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.

Carl 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.