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THIS WEEK: Friday, April 20th 2012 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )
GOOD LUCK GETTING SEATS TO ALL-STAR GAME: Kansas Citians are now getting excited about hosting the All-Star game this July but have you tried to get a ticket? Well you can’t. There’s none to be had. They’ve all gone. With nearly three months to go before the first pitch, neither the Royals nor Major League Baseball has any seats at Kauffman Stadium left to sell just as the tickets were about to go on sale to the general public.
KC MAYOR’S FAMILY WOES: His son has caused him embarrassment. Now his brother is making the headlines after pistol whipping another family member after a funeral. The Mayor issues a twitter message: “I’m willing 2b accountable 4 my actions. Can’t control others.” Are these strictly private matters? Or do they impact his public role as the city’s top elected official?
JOHNSON COUNTY’S “FAUX FARMS” COSTING TAXPAYERS BIG: A front page story in the Kansas City Star reports on the growing trend in Johnson County that allows developers to classify their land as agricultural by planting a few Christmas trees or a small wheat crop as they wait for a future Starbucks, big-box retailer or a new high-price sub-division to go up. And it represents a great deal. The Star reports on how a 20-acre plot in Olathe owned by Walmart, if zoned for commercial development, would be taxed at $89,000. But last year, the retailer payed just $53 in taxes. Who’s harmed by the practice and why are Kansas lawmakers so reluctant to clamp down on “faux farms?”
MISSOURI BILL CRIMINALIZES “UNFLATTERING” FARM VIDEO: The Missouri House greenlights legislation this week that would make it a crime to produce videos portraying poor conditions at agricultural facilities in the state. The proposed “Ag-Gag Law” creates the new crime of Agricultural Production Facility Interference, making it illegal to produce or distribute video occurring on a farm without the consent of the owner. Violators could be subject to six months to four years in prison. Supporters say the measure is needed to stop activists producing propaganda against agriculture. Opponents of the bill said some of those undercover investigations have helped improve conditions at agricultural facilities.
THIS WEEK’S NEWS REVIEWERS:
Stacey Cameron
KCTV5
Chris Hernandez
41 Action News
Dana Wright
NEWSRADIO 98.1 FM KMBZ
Dave Helling
Kansas City Star
***A NOTE FROM NICK:
Your thoughts are always important to me. Send an e-mail to nhaines@kcpt.org or share and connect at the Nick Haines page on Facebook.
Thanks for watching Kansas City Week in Review.
Nick!
THIS WEEK: Friday, March 23nd 2012 @ 7:30 pm
(Rebroadcast Sunday @ 11 am )
JAMES: Sizing up the Mayor’s first state of the city address. What did we learn?
CAUCUS CHAOS: Why almost a week after the Missouri caucuses do we not know who won? Plus, why is a Washington Post writer calling Missouri a candidate for the “worst run contest title in the 2012 nominating process?”
ALL-STAR CRACKDOWN: Why signs, vendors and food trucks are on notice as Kansas City prepares for the MLB All-Star game.
AFRICAN-CENTERED SCHOOL CONTROVERSY: Why a decision by the KCMO school district to take over the African Centered Education Collegium Campus snowballs into calls by some black leaders for a state takeover of the entire district.
OVERLAND PARK: Is the city of Overland Park so cash-strapped they now have to start charging people $5 to experience its trees and flowers? Why the City Council votes this week to charge an admission fee at the Overland Park Arboretum.
REVIEWING THE NEWS THIS WEEK:
Chris Hernandez
41 ACTION NEWS
Eric Wesson
The Call
Dave Helling
Kansas City Star
***A NOTE FROM NICK:
Your thoughts are always important to me. Send an e-mail to nhaines@kcpt.org or share and connect at the Nick Haines page on Facebook.
Thanks for watching Kansas City Week in Review.
Nick!
Who are you? Where do you come from? These are the basic questions at the core of the new 10-part PBS series Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Join KCPT at the Black Archives of Mid-America on Thursday, March 15th at 7pm for a sneak peek of Finding Your Roots. The Archive’s Executive Director Dr. Doretha Williams and a panel with scholars from area universities and colleges will discuss the importance of race, genealogy and community as well as tools for discovering your own family’s history. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reserve your seat at here.
The Black Archives of Mid-America is located at 1722 E. 17th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64108.
Watch Preview on PBS. See more from Finding Your Roots.
From documentaries about the Civil Rights Movement to a Tony-awarding winning musical (Great Performances: Memphis on Broadway) to one filmmaker’s examination the month itself (More Than A Month), KCPT’s expansive Black History Month line-up includes a variety of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African Americans. Check out the complete list of films, accompanying websites and educational resources below.
Resources for Educators and Parents
Developed for educators, PBS LearningMedia is a free, online media-on-demand service featuring photos, video, audio files and more with lesson plans, background essays, and discussion questions. Included in this service are resources related to African-American history, culture and more.
For families, PBS Parents (pbsparents.org) features Embracing Black History, with suggested readings for several age levels, exploring family history, making connections with black history and teaching children about diversity. Another resource on the site, Respecting Differences, presents everyday ideas for teaching children about diversity and respect.
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INDEPENDENT LENS “DAISY BATES: FIRST LADY OF LITTLE ROCK” Thursday, February 2 at 10PM As a black woman who was a feminist before the term was invented, Daisy Bates refused to accept her assigned place in society. Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock tells the story of her life and public support of nine black students who registered to attend the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, which culminated in a constitutional crisis — pitting a president against a governor and a community against itself. Learn More Educational Resources for Daisy Bates |
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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE WILLIAM STILL STORY Monday, February 6 at 9PM William Still was one of the most important, yet largely unheralded heroes of the Underground Railroad. Hear the story of William Still and explore the major role Canada played in the complex humanitarian enterprise that helped deliver tens of thousands of men, women, and children from bondage. |
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American Experience: Freedom Riders Thursday, February 7 at 7PM Find inspiration in the story of a courageous band of young civil-rights activists who journeyed through the Deep South in 1961 to bring America face-to-face with the challenge of correcting civil-rights inequities that plagued the nation. Learn More Educational Resources for Freedom Riders |
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INDEPENDENT LENS “THE BLACK POWER MIXTAPE 1967-1975″ Thursday, February 9 at 10PM Take a cinematic and musical journey into the black communities of America, 1967-1975. Combining startlingly fresh and candid 16mm footage that had lain undiscovered in the cellar of Swedish Television for the past 30 years, with contemporary audio interviews from leading African-American artists, activists, musicians and scholars, Mixtape looks at the people, society, culture, and style that fuelled an era of convulsive change. Utilizing an innovative format that riffs on the popular 1970s mixtape format, The Black Power Mixtape is a cinematic and musical journey into the black communities of America. Learn More |
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Slavery By Another Name Monday, February 13 at 8PM SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME challenges one of America’s most cherished assumptions: the belief that slavery in this country ended with Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Explore the little-known story of the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South that persisted into the 20th century. Slavery By Another Name is a multi-part PBS series based on the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winning book. Learn More |
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FRONTLINE “THE INTERRUPTERS” Follow a group of former gang leaders trying to “interrupt” shootings and protect their communities from the violence they once committed. Learn More |
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Independent Lens: More Than a Month Thursday, February 16 at 10PM An African-American filmmaker on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month investigates what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a “post-racial” America. On Saturday, February 11 at 11am, KCPT’s Community Cinema will offer a free sneak peek of the film at Tivoli Cinemas in Westport Manor Square. Learn More Educational Resources for More Than A Month |
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GREAT PERFORMANCES: MEMPHIS ON BROADWAY Friday, February 24 at 9PM Turn back the dial to the 1950s in this Tony Award-winning musical about an interracial couple whose love for music, and each other, is put to the test. Learn More |
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AMERICAN MASTERS: Cab Calloway: Sketches Monday, February 27 at 9PM An ambassador for his race, Cab Calloway was one of the first black musicians to tour the segregationist South, as early as 1932. Enjoy this lively biography of an exceptional figure in the history of jazz. |
