KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Throughout the month of February, FOX4 is featuring stories in honor of Black History Month , many included in the special presentation that aired on TV Saturday, February 17, and one you can watch on demand on this page.
FOX4’s Dave D’Marko highlights a historic Parkville church that’s receiving millions of dollars for preservation, one of 31 historic Black churches nationwide getting support.
Black History Month: See all stories highlighting impact past, present and future
Jonathan Ketz gives a first-hand look at a local non-profit teaching kids how to code , and the story of the woman behind it who wants to give back to kids from similar backgrounds.
Christel Bell features another technology and coding program helping to broaden the horizon for Black children in Kansas City, and one day, worldwide.
Great Day KC’s Toni Talley takes you to the Black Archives of Mid-America , which you can visit near historic 18th and Vine, right next to Kansas City’s MLB Urban Youth Academy.