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When Independence destroyed a Black neighborhood

When Independence destroyed a Black neighborhood

FromKansas City Today


When Independence destroyed a Black neighborhood

FromKansas City Today

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Neck neighborhood was in the center of historic Independence, Missouri, and housed the biggest Black community in the city. When the Harry S. Truman Library was built to honor the president, urban renewal policies he put in place destroyed the neighborhood.
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Kansas City Today is a daily news podcast from KCUR Studios bringing you all things Kansas City, wrapped up in 15 minutes or less. Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, it’ll be waiting in your feed every weekday. Hosted by Nomin Ujiyediin.