Retired Marine 1st Sgt. Robert Gray was reading a book about Black Medal of Honor recipients, when he came across Pfc. Willy James, Jr., Kansas City’s only Black MOH recipient. Gray had never heard of him. So, for over a decade he has worked to ensure James’ contributions would be remembered.
The Hutchins Center Honors are back with a new slate of honorees after a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The W.E.B Du Bois Medal will be .