Tag: equity
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People You Should Know – Josephfer Williams Jr.
This year’s Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award went to a group of five young journalists. In this, the fifth post in our “People You Should Know” series highlighting local leaders who exemplify values of community and collaboration, we introduce you to one of those journalists. Josephfer Williams Jr. reports for KQ2 and received the award for…
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People You Should Know – Leslie Stone
This is the fourth post in our “People You Should Know” series highlighting local leaders who exemplify values of community and collaboration. Meet Leslie Stone, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Missouri Western State University (MWSU), who also recently gave a powerful performance as the lead character Charlotte in the production Walk on Water.…
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Martin Luther King Jr Day, 2024
On this day remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we pray that in our community, Love will prove stronger than hate, Hope will overcome fear, Care and compassion will bring new ways of healing, Respect and engagement will overcome indifference, Justice will guide our choices, and We will see significant…
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Community Remembrance
Join members throughout the community on Saturday November 18 for the dedication of the Lloyd Warner Memorial Marker at the St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Ave. The Lloyd Warner Community Remembrance Coalition worked for more than 2 years to bring this project to fruition. A member of the Equal Justice Initiative which worked with the…