Kansas City PBS presents a Kansas City Week in Review special on Friday, Aug. 16, at 7:30 p.m., featuring a town hall discussion on the state of policing 10 years after Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Missouri. The public can join this decade-long discussion in person on Monday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection Downtown.
"As we mark a decade since the tragic events in Ferguson, it is essential for us to reflect on the progress made and the work still ahead in our communities," said Kliff Kuehl, Kansas City PBS president and CEO. "Kansas City PBS is proud to partner with American Public Square on this timely town hall, providing a platform for our viewers to hear directly from Kansas City’s leaders."
In 2014, Brown’s death ignited nationwide protests and brought the Black Lives Matter movement to the forefront of American consciousness. Over the years, the nation has witnessed the continued deaths of unarmed individuals at the hands of police and has grappled with the role of law enforcement in their communities. Ten years later, the conversation on policing in America continues to provoke debate and inspire reform.
In this hour-long Week in Review special, Kansas City PBS explores Missouri's response to the events in Ferguson and the ongoing need for actions to improve police-community relations. Hosted by Kansas City PBS’ executive producer of civic affairs, Nick Haines, in partnership with American Public Square, this town hall will include top law enforcement and civil rights leaders and will be hosted at the Church of the Resurrection in Downtown Kansas City.
The public is invited to attend the live town hall on Monday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection Downtown at 1601 Grand Blvd. The event is free, but RSVPs are required. Tickets can be reserved at kansascitypbs.org/events. This Week in Review special is partly funded by the William T. Kemper Foundation.
Featured Panelists Include:
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Stacey Graves Kansas City Police Chief
| Darryl Forté Jackson County Sheriff
| Gwendolyn Grant Urban League of Greater Kansas City, President & CEO
| Jean Peters-Baker Jackson County Prosecutor
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