Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
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… Read More »Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
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Upcoming Event: The March For Our Lives Kansas City
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… Read More »Upcoming Event: The March For Our Lives Kansas City
Upcoming Event: Feminist Open Mic
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… Read More »Upcoming Event: Feminist Open Mic
The Activism of Josephine Baker
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… Read More »The Activism of Josephine Baker
Reflecting on Rape Culture
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… Read More »Reflecting on Rape Culture
Dr. Nancy Dawson Talks to KCUR 89.3
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