Season 1

This series from Sandy Woodson (Womontown, AIDS in KC) brings together prominent civil rights trailblazers in Kansas City and the next generation of local leaders. Together in a one-on-one format, they discuss their individual journeys, the state of their cause – and what might come next in the fight for justice.

Video thumbnail: Passing the Baton Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History

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Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History

Sonny Gibson, a historian and author, has been doggedly documenting the forgotten history.

Sonny Gibson’s Pursuit of Local Black History

Video thumbnail: Passing the Baton Carmaletta Williams on Highways Breaking Neighborhoods

Passing the Baton

Carmaletta Williams on Highways Breaking Neighborhoods

Carmaletta Williams has warm memories of growing up in a Kansas City neighborhood.

Carmaletta Williams on Highways Breaking Neighborhoods

Video thumbnail: Passing the Baton Rev. John Modest Miles on Building Community

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Rev. John Modest Miles on Building Community

Rev. John Modest Miles has been on the front lines of urban redevelopment for decades.

Rev. John Modest Miles on Building Community

Video thumbnail: Passing the Baton Diane Charity on the Fight for Fair Housing

Passing the Baton

Diane Charity on the Fight for Fair Housing

Diane Charity grew up during the civil rights era and has been active in local community.

Diane Charity on the Fight for Fair Housing

Video thumbnail: Passing the Baton Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police

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Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police

A fixture in the community for decades, Brooks has served as a Kansas City.

Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police