This program is a conversation with Kansas City Museum’s resident historian, Dr. Gene T. Chávez, and Pedro Sierra who left Cuba in 1954 at the age of 16 to pursue his dream, which he describes as “the only thing he’d ever dreamed of—to play pro

Episode 16-Community Journalism

Aug 1st, 2021 58m 34s

In this Restore KC, we'll be talking about Community Journalism and its importance to the overall health and vitality of Kansas City's neighborhoods. Since the year 2,000, over 250 small, locally owned newsrooms have shuttered their operations,

Episode 15-Heartland Conservation Alliance presents Blue River, a documentary

Apr 29th, 2021 58m 33s

Blue River features oral histories and the ecological and cultural history of the river. In conjunction with the Renew the Blue Campaign, the documentary brings attention to the river, its needs, and the many organizations and communities worki

Episode 14-1821 Missouri and Mexico’s Bicentennials – South and North Expansion

Apr 13th, 2021 53m 35s

Join Dr. Gene T. Chávez, Historian for the Kansas City Museum and Dr. Sean Rost, Oral Historian at the State Historical Society of Missouri for a conversation of the significance of the Santa Fe Trail to both Mexico and Missouri.

Episode 13-Selena Forever_Siempre Selena

Apr 7th, 2021 46m 27s

The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas pays tribute to 90s icon, singer, designer, and Texas legend—Selena Quintanilla-Pérez—with five photographs by award-winning San Antonio photographer John Dyer. Selena was the subject of Dyer’s photo a

Episode 12-Lifting Our Spirits: One Billboard at a Time

Apr 7th, 2021 35m 28s

My Affirmation Project is local KC artist Nicole’s art practice, healing process, and heart for the world. It manifests as anonymous public art pieces, experiences, and intimate take-a-ways. There have been over 600 affirmation billboards poste

Episode 11-A Discussion about Human trafficking in Kansas City

Feb 14th, 2021 1h 6m

Episode 10-Restoring our Humanity with Into The Light-A Memorial for Victims of Human Trafficking

Jan 18th, 2021 1h 8m

Episode 9-Restoring Style during Unfashionable Times

Dec 6th, 2020 56m 5s

In this Restore KC program, West 18th Street Fashion Show’s Senior Artistic Director Peregrine Honig will have a conversation with artists Craig Rohner of NOWOE, Van Shawn Branch of Kayie, and Dionne Holt of Renee LaRouge about the creation of

Episode 8-Restoring Our Humanity Re-humanizing Ourselves with Mindfulness (PART 2)

Nov 7th, 2020 56m 41s

In this two-part series, mindfulness teachers Tracy Ochester, PsyD and Sydney Spears, Ph.D., of Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness will hold an interracial conversation exploring how practicing mindfulness and compassion can support dismantling r

Episode7-Restoring Our Humanity Re-humanizing Ourselves with Mindfulness (PART 1)

Nov 7th, 2020 1h 3m

Episode 6-Day of the Dead Altars-Tradition & Significance

Oct 22nd, 2020 1h 3m

Episode 5-Breaking Bread on the Path to Healing

Oct 4th, 2020 53m 50s

During this time of social unrest, reckoning, and polarized political views, food can provide a bridge for unity. In this Restore KC program, Danielle Lehman, Founder of Open Belly Podcast, will have a conversation with Chef Keeyoung Kim of Sur

Episode 4-Music & Creativity as a Strategy for Resiliency & Growth

Oct 3rd, 2020 59m 50s

On October 31, 2017, the United Nations and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City Network (UCCN) designated the City of Kansas City, Missouri as UCCN Member, making Kansas City the first an

Episode 3-Embracing Creative Placemaking During Crisis & Reckoning

Aug 9th, 2020 1h 28m

Creative Placemaking is a strategy and collaborative process that uses arts and cultural expression for meaningful resident-driven engagement and community development. This Restore KC program will provide an opportunity to learn about the fie

Episode 2-Restorative Justice: Community Remembrance Project of Missouri

Jul 28th, 2020 57m 3s

This program is presented by the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center in collaboration with the Restore KC initiative.The Community Remembrance Project of Missouri (CRP-MO) is a community coalition that partners with the Equal Justice Init

Episode 1-Full Circle at Kansas City Museum

Jul 14th, 2020 46m 1s

The first Restore KC program will create a virtual community circle to learn about restorative practices and why the Kansas City Museum is embracing its core framework and strategies to advance a civic unity vision. The program will be led by B

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