The Black Lives Matter movement raises visibility about the continuing impact of gross inequality and discrimination in America.  Thoughtful writers note that privileged Americans face several stages of internal self-examination and that too few make it far enough.  We will hear how wealth privilege, gender discrimination and systemic racism–in concert–hold change back.

Pulled Over – A Study of KCMO Traffic Stops

Did you know there are two different types of traffic stops? Many of us have experienced the bad driving stop, for speeding or other infraction that result in a citation and sent on our way. The other type of stop is the Investigative stop, where a actual or bogus traffic infraction is used as a pretext to stop a motorist to look for drugs or weapons. It is the second type of stop that has many calling racism on the part of the police.

Host Teresa Wilke talks with Charles Epp a professor at Kansas University about a study of KCMO Police traffic stops that resulted in the book Pulled Over authored by Epps, Steven Maynard Moody and David Hale Markle with financial support of the National Science Foundation.

If you would like to order Pulled Over you can get it on Amazon or check your local library or local bookstore. You can find out more about Professor Epp at https://kupa.ku.edu/charles-epp

Give Yourself Real Love Is Stepping Up and Out

G.Y.R.L. has been holding “Hands Off, Domestic Violence Forums” for a number of years. These forums allow victims and abusers to tell their stories, helping all get a clearer picture of the problems and the role of the family, church and community is exposed. These efforts are supported by the KCMO Police Department and other groups in the community.

Host Jeff Humfeld will be talking with Ms E and others from G.Y.R.L. about their new Girls Camp for girls 12-18 and their Princess Camp for girls 5-11. These camps are designed to teach girls attributes such as, friendship, loyalty, compassion and self worth. We will also be looking to the future and their search for a home to house their programs and their Internet Radio Show Girl Talk set to launch in the New Year.

G.Y.R.L.
Website – http://www.gyrlplease.org/
Email MsE – [email protected]
Call MsE – 816-651-0044

Now the Calendar for December 12th

Phillip Diaz was killed by an unknown assailant on December 4th of this year. Corey’s Network has donated a burial plot for Phillip, but there is a need for funds to help his mother, Lisa Diaz pay for his funeral. If you want to help you can make donations at https://www.youcaring.com/lisadiaz-709499 or contact Melanie Zahner at 816-882-0046.
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The KC chapter of Mothers in Charge, Healing Support Group will be meeting Thursday, December 15th from 5-7 PM at the Robert J Mohart Multipurpose Center, Suite 124 W, 3200 Wayne Ave, KCMO. This group is for people who have lost loved ones to murder and violence. The first hour will be sharing of experiences and in the second hour therapists and others who can who can help navigate the emotional and legal terrain will be available. You can find them on the web at http://www.kcmothersincharge.org/ or call them at 816-912-2601.

There will be a gathering to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Massacre, at the JC Nichols fountain, 47th and Main KCMO on Wednesday December 14th from 5-7 PM. This vigil is sponsored by Heartland Coalition Against Gun Violence, a program of Grandparents Against Gun Violence and Mom’s Demand Action. The Kansas City Boys and Girls Chorus will perform at 530 PM, the public is invited to attend.
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This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, our show is “Oil vs Water: The Dakota Access Pipeline Debate”. Is this another Blue-Green standoff of jobs versus the environment? We’ll look at the issue from both sides as well as how the recent denial of a permit will impact the issue. Thursday at 6pm, rebroadcast Friday at 5am.

Dave Mitchell will host Kansas City author and poet, Dennis Weiser. In his book, New Institutes: A Primer of Practical Theology for 21st Century America, Dennis displays astute cultural observation. We will explore his views on the state of American Democracy, as well as the 2016 presidential election.

Rachel Jefferson joins us to talk about John Garland Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Garland Park is a former municipal landfill, which has been repurposed as a park. You got a problem with that? So does Rachel Jefferson.

Maria talks with performance artist BOIBOY, musicians Jesica Poell and Clayton DeLong of A La Mode, poet/educator Jordan Stempleman, and KKFI Social Media Tech, Ben Payton.

BOIBOY is a Kansas City Native. Who got their start in the KC art community will working with MYARTS (Metropolitan Youth Art and Technology for Students). They recently graduated from the KCAI Fiber Program and are currently a Charlotte Street Foundation studio resident. Their work tends to address issues related to dissociation, idealization, and identity, in a playful oversaturated and over stylized manner. Often their installations reference their catholic upbringing as well as nostalgia for an alternative reality. They are heavily influenced by film, set design, and narrative structure which is seen in the orchestration of a space, and the consideration as to how the audience will interact with the installation. Since graduating they have worked on installations for J Ashley Miller’s Echosis Opera, ElectoSexualual Halloween, and TheKemper Gala After Party to name a few. You can find them every Saturday at Peggy Noland’s Shop on West 18th street. On Instagram @BoiBoy2000, or their website Boiboy.com.

A La Mode is an authentic jazz band built upon Kansas City’s rich heritage of swing and blues.”Though it’s been years since these giants ruled the scene (Charlie Parker, Count Basie and Coleman Hawkins), the Kansas City sound lives on. Kansas City-based jazz and blues group A La Mode builds upon that heritage and adds their own playful spin that is classic-meets-contemporary.” –TheRecordKC.com. “Led by classically trained guitarist Clayton DeLong and enchanting songstress Jesica Poell, A La Mode takes the authentic smooth, bluesy and improvisational Kansas City jazz style and blends it with Latin-Brazilian, French and gypsy jazz.”,”You’ll think you have been transported back in time”- -The Record KC Magazine. Marvin Gruenbaum of the Kansas City Symphony on jazz fiddle, and world renowned salsa band leader Miguel “Mambo” DeLeon on congas, completes A La Mode sound pulling at your heart strings and leaving your skin tingling. A La Mode has also been known to feature guest artists such as Kansas City jazz legends Steve Rigazzi on upright bass and Rod Fleeman on guitar. A La Mode performs all of the old favorite jazz standards along side a few modern tunes with jazz flavor.

Jesica Poell, lead vocalist of Kansas City jazz band A La Mode, has studied classical voice for 8 years. She attended one year at Stephens College in Columbia, MO, pursing a degree in Musical Theatre Performance. She returned to Kansas City at age 22 to start her career as a working musician and has been in the entertainment biz ever since. Don’t let her small size fool you, this pint sized singer can pack a punch! Jesica has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Arrowhead Stadium, The Plaza Art Fair, The National Cattle Congress, to name a few.

Clayton DeLong was born in Poway, California in 1986. Raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Clayton began playing the violin at age 12. After receiving a guitar for Christmas at age 16, Clayton immediately fell in love. Avidly pursuing a career as a guitarist, Clayton enrolled himself at The University of Missouri Kansas City, Conservatory of Music. Working toward a degree in jazz guitar, Clayton studied under Kansas City greats such as Rod Fleeman, Danny Embrey, Doug Niedt, Michael Pagan and Bobby Watson. He graduated on the Dean’s list with a Bachelor of Music degree in 2009.
Using the knowledge he gained in college, Clayton has been a professional guitar instructor for six years and performs live music regularly. Clayton has performed and toured in many different bands from the Kansas City area. To name a few, El Robozo De Maria, Latin rock, the Junkadelic Funk Stars, an improvisational funk band, and numerous other jazz bands around Kansas City. Currently, Clayton is the lead guitarist for the country rock bands 6 Degrees West and River Town. Clayton also co-leads a jazz band of his own, A La Mode and plays with the jazz fusion group, Rob Foster and Dudes.

www.alamodejazz.com

Jordan Stempleman is an American poet. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Stempleman earned a B.A. in fiction from Columbia College Chicago (where he won the Academy of American Poets, Lannan Prize for Poetry), and a Master of Fine Arts degree in poetry from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop (where he was a Leggett-Schupes Fellow). He co-edits (with poet Nicholas Manning) the Continental Review, one of the longest running online literary magazines devoted to video poetics, and curates A Common Sense Reading Series. He is the author of eight collections of poetry including Wallop which was published in 2015 by Magic Helicopter Press. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri and teaches at the Kansas City Art Institute. editor of The Continental Review, a video-only forum for www.jordanstempleman.tumblr.com

Ben Payton, KKFI volunteer, joins us to talk about the importance of social media marketing; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Social media often feeds into the discorvery of new content such as news stories, and “discovery” is a search activity. Social media can also help build links that in turn support SEO- Search Engine Optimization. It is the process of getting traffic from the “free,” “organic,” “editorial” or “natural search results on search engines. (searchengineland.com)

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The Army Corps of Engineers will not grant the final permit needed to finish the Dakota Access Pipeline. Up to date information with a live reports from the camp from Antonia Gonzales of National Native News. Marei Spaola also gives insight into the situation.

This week on Arts Magazine, Michael Hogge welcomes Jennifer Owen from the Owen/Cox Dance Group will talk about their upcoming show, The Nutcracker And The Mouse King.