Kansas Stories
Hotline: The Story of Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is observed for seven days after Christmas through New Year's Day. Lona Reeves of The Kansas African American Museum talks about the history and traditions of this celebration of African American culture.
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Race & Ethnicity
Hotline: The Cultural Importance of Indigenous Food
Listen as Devon Mihesuah talks about the cultural importance of indigenous foods.
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Race & Ethnicity
Hotline: The History of the Tortilla
Listen as Gene Chávez recounts the centuries of story of the tortilla and shares a recipe for a flour tortilla.
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Keeping Tradition Alive: Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time in which we celebrate the contributions of native peoples to the United States and honor the the rich cultural heritage of our indigenous tribes.
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Hotline: Native American Voting Rights
Erin Raux of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum gives a brief history of Native American voting rights.
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Making Agreements
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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From Masa to Mariachi: Exploring the Mexican Immigrant Experience in Kansas
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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Voices from Topeka
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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Trailblazers
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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Place and Memory
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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Faces and Places
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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I Just Want to Testify...
“Making Agreements: Black Women in Kansas Government and Social Activism” is amplifying the stories of and experiences of Black Women in Kansas politics. The project is supported by an HK grant.
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What Does Your Horizon Look Like?
What's on the horizon for the historically African American and Latino neighborhoods of North Wichita? A project to collect the stories and community vision of residents is now a new exhibition, "The Color Line."
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AbOriginal
Lakota Hip Hop artist Frank Waln uses his artistry to consciously reconnect to his culture and language. He is coming to Kansas as part of the Highland Community College Cultural Series in 2019.
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The World Grows Here
The "Strangers in Town" documentary film tells the story about how global migration transformed and enriched Garden City. The film was supported by a Humanities for All grant.
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Paletero Brings Mexican Summer Classic to Liberal Neighborhoods
Paleteros selling paleta — Mexican ice cream and sherbet bars — have been a staple in Liberal, Kansas, for years.
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Chasing the American Dream
Michelle Mattich's parents chose a packing plant in Liberal to build a better life for their family.
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