Kansas seldom promotes itself as a destination for Black history enthusiasts, and we’re leaving lots of potential tourist ...

The 9th Cavalry Regiment of “Buffalo Soldiers” was among those founded after the Civil War. (Library of Congress) TOPEKA — ...

TOPEKA – New artifacts will soon be on display at the renovated Kansas Museum of History in Topeka.Museum Curator Anna Woods ...

Following the American Civil War and the abolition of the slave ... Monroe Elementary School, in Topeka, Kansas In 1951, an eight-year-old Black girl named Linda Brown wasn’t allowed to attend ...

The Kansas Legislature is seeking a leader for a historical mural project honoring Black soldiers in the Civil War. The mural will honor the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW ... those who attended are concerned for the future of civil rights, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and the war on Gaza. “We had a little bit of everything here today ...

"Topeka!" was written by the late Broadway composer Steven Lutvak and released in March. The song celebrates Topeka's commitment to its civil rights ... More: With new Kansas tax cuts, how much ...

Philip Elwood of Topeka ... World War II and in advertising for Cessna) Phil developed a deep passion for aviation and military history. He was particularly fascinated by the Civil War and ...

She said later that they were fleeing a civil war and took a train ... his family now live in Manhattan, Kansas, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Topeka. He is finishing up schooling ...