By Tatiahna Turner Born September 21, 1965, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is known as an American politician and activist. She currently serves as the U.S. Representative from Washington’s seventh congressional district. She is the first Indian-American… Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
About the author: M.M. Barron is a creative writing major and first-year student at UMKC. She graduated from Paseo Academy of Fine & Performing Arts in Kansas City, Missouri in 2017. She participates frequently in events at… Upcoming Event: The March For Our Lives Kansas City
By Megan Schwindler The Event Join us for an afternoon of spoken word and activism about ending gender-based violence and creating a safer campus community for everyone. Even if you don’t have an original song… Upcoming Event: Feminist Open Mic
By Dasha Matthews Born Freda Josephine McDonald on June 3, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri, Baker is known as an extremely popular singer and dancer from the 1920-1940’s. As a child, Baker worked as a live-in… The Activism of Josephine Baker
by Matiara Huff Last week, we celebrated Denim Day by raising awareness about rape culture at UMKC, complete with a denim display and information about rape culture. But if this topic is new to you… Reflecting on Rape Culture
Check out this intereview with Dr. Nancy Dawson, who spoke at our event Quilts That Changed the World this past Monday. http://kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-3-2011.mp3