Building Black Kansas City is an oral history project focusing on the African American experience in Kansas City, MO in the mid twentieth century, beginning at the end of World War II. These stories will chronicle the building of Black Kansas City through varying aspects of its culture, collecting and making accessible the voices of individuals who might not otherwise have an opportunity to share their personal stories from a bygone era. Recorded interviews will be available to anyone through our website, promotional platforms, and social media. Short three-minute versions of the interviews will feature highlights from these conversations, with full interviews available on our website.