KSHB 41 reporter Fernanda Silva covers stories in the Northland. She learned about Banneker School’s history during our Let’s Talk Series in Parkville. She also focuses on issues surrounding immigration. Share your story idea with Fernanda.
—A one-room schoolhouse in Parkville that served Black children during segregation has been restored by community members who want to ensure this piece of history isn’t forgotten.
Restored Banneker School hopes to educate new generations about segregation’s ugly history
Now they are ready for the next steps.
The Banneker School, built in 1885, represents generations of effort to preserve local history…