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UMKC Students Discuss Race Issues On Campus

As students at the University of Missouri continue their drive to improve the racial culture in Columbia, UMKC students are eager to shine a light on concerns in Kansas City and push for changes that would improve racial tensions.  

Guests:

  • CJ is a junior at UMKC, President of K-Roo Student Media and events coordinator for the Men of Color Initiative.
  • Mark Bryant is a sophomore at UMKC and chair of the Youth Corps Black Panther Party Kansas City Chapter.
  • Kevin Woods is a junior at UMKC.

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