By: Alyssa Bradley Trivia Question: Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to become a _______ (occupation) in the United States. Answer: Physician Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler is recognized for becoming the first African-American woman…
By Ebony Taylor Hi! My name is Ebony Taylor. I am a senior this semester and graduating in the Spring of 2022. I started my academic journey as a transfer student from Mizzou, on track…
By Alyssa Bradley Hello everyone! I am Alyssa Bradley (she/her), a senior at UMKC. This is my second year at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and I am just loving it. I transferred…
By Emma Stuart Hello! My name is Emma Stuart (she/her/hers). I am a sophomore here at UMKC, as well as a Kansas City native. I am majoring in Art History with the hope to work…
By Laura Yac Hello All! My name is Laura Yac. I am currently a senior here at UMKC! I am expected to graduate May 2022 with a bachelor’s in health science. I have spent all…
By Jetzel Chavira Hi, my name is Jetzel Chavira (she/her) and I am a sophomore at UMKC majoring in Art History and minoring in Latinx and Latino studies. I am originally from Wyandotte in Kansas…
By Emma Sauer A huge hello to all of you! My name’s Emma (she/her/hers). I’m a junior here at UMKC, but this is my first year here as a transfer student. Initially I was disappointed…
Seeking individuals to participate in Her Life as Art: Coming Together Through Grandmother Stories a special community project led by the Kansas City United Church of Christ, the UMKC Women’s Center, and the Mo-Kan Heart…
By Sierra Voorhies Hi y’all, I’m Sierra Voorhies (she/her)—some people call me Barn Owl, Voorhies, and CiCi (feel free to use those)—and I am a senior here at UMKC. This will be my third year…
By Arly Andrade Hi everyone! My name is Arly Andrade (she/her). I am super excited to be joining the Women’s Center this year! This is my first year at UMKC, and I am a Pre-Dental…