American Jazz Museum s new executive director talks financial status
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and last updated 2021-02-22 08:49:56-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â The American Jazz Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, is under the care of a new executive director. I m excited to come back to Missouri, that s my home state, Rashida Phillips said. I was born and raised in St. Louis, and really do the show me thing that we say that Missouri does is show everyone how outstanding we can be.
Coming from Chicago, she s been in her new position at the museum for just over a year. I have a high standard, Phillips said. Coming from Chicago, a world-class city that really has a good mix of arts and culture along with sports and sort of the other entertainment industry. So I d like to see that growth continue to happen here in Kansas City. I m so excited that we have the Chiefs. You know, we have these sort of great sports offerings here with the Big 10 coming through or the Big 12. And so it s exciting just t
KC Jazz Academy calls on students to keep history alive
The KC Jazz Academy is keeping music alive with the next generation.
and last updated 2021-02-22 09:39:10-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â It s a common trait heard in jazz music: call and response. But it s taking on a new meaning at 18th & Vine.
At the KC Jazz Academy, middle and high school students aren t just learning how to play jazz. They re answering the call to keep the history and love of jazz alive. Just learning that connection between jazz and blues and Kansas City culture really makes jazz mean that much more to you because it s a local culture and somebody s got to be in Kansas City, trying to carry on the language of jazz, said Aidan Nolte, a student and intern with the program.
Kansas City librarians say books can help tackle tough subjects
Reading books with children can help tackle tough topics, like racism.
By: KSHB Staff
and last updated 2021-02-17 16:49:46-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â While children might be learning about Black History Month in school, experts said that is a great starting point to continue those conversations at home.
And talk to children about racism and racial injustice in an age-appropriate manner can be as simple as sitting down with the right books, according to local librarians.
Molly Doroba, an early learning librarian at the Kansas City Public Library, said for children 5 years old and younger, the focus should be on teaching empathy.
Black police leaders in Johnson County discuss trials, triumphs
The first Black PIO and first Black police chief in Johnson County share their experience in the police force.
and last updated 2021-02-18 08:06:50-05
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â Many occupations require you to have thick skin, including law enforcement.
Adding that thick layer sometimes means losing other important things, as Officer John Lacy recalled.
âI lost a friend this past summer Iâve known since elementary school. And he said, with everything thatâs going on, I know youâre law enforcement. I know weâre good, but I canât be friends with you anymore. As long as youâre wearing that badge. And that hurt, Lacy said.