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On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Judy Ancel — labor educator formerly with the University of Missouri Kansas City Institute for Labor Studies, executive producer of The Heartland Labor Forum Radio Show on KKFI 90.1 FM and president of Cross Border network — to continue our series on women in education.Throughout this episode, Ancel delves into how she landed her show on KKFI as well as how she became involved in labor education, which she refers to as her “dream job.” She shares her introduction into activism, which began when she was a junior in high school. Ancel goes on to mention how her passion for activism continued through her years as a student at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif., and eventually led her to her career in labor and labor education in Kansas City. Ancel goes on to discuss what she is most proud of in her

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with The Arts Asylum Executive Director and Paseo West Neighborhood Association President Evie Craig to continue our series on women in education.Throughout this episode, Craig delves into her background including her journey of how she got to where she is today. She discusses her upbringing in Indiana and her initial involvement in theatre programs there, which is where her passion for the arts originally began. She goes on to mention her experience as a performer including her most recent — and last — performance in May, which she shared was her first time on stage in nearly 47 years. She additionally provides advice for students interested in pursuing degrees and careers in arts as well as shares those who have inspired her along the way. Williams shares a brief history and statistics of women involved

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Museum of Kansas City, Anna Marie Tutera to continue our series on women in education.Throughout this episode, Tutera delves into her background, her journey back to Kansas City from New Mexico — where she lived for several years — and how she stepped into the role she is in now. Tutera shares what is to come at The Museum of Kansas City, including a teaser involving clothing, textiles and costumes with pieces from the former Garment District Museum at 801 Broadway Blvd. She additionally discusses future opportunities in the works for adults and youth at The Museum — one being its Workforce and Career Development Program, which it is working toward with funding assistance from The Kauffman Foundation. She shares a bit of her family history as well as those

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Chancellor for Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Kim Beatty (P.h.D.) to continue our series on women in education.Beatty delves into current internal operations for MCC and how the education system has evolved over the last few years. Throughout the episode, she additionally discusses career paths that MCC offers from nursing degrees to customized training for companies. Programs, which MCC provides are also discussed including the A+ Program as well as dual credit course options for high school students prior to graduation. She goes on to share her professional background and the path that led her to her position today. Beatty also mentions a few people who have inspired her along the way along with what she considers her proudest accomplishments. Williams shares a brief history and statistics fr

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with CEO of Early Start, June McDaniel to kick off a new series, where we highlight women in education.Throughout this episode, McDaniel discusses her journey of how she went from working a professional career in human resources (HR) to shifting into early childhood education — including how her previous skills have transferred into her current work. She delves into some particulars of Early Start and how the program works to best serve its students. McDaniel goes on to discuss her personal background as a Kansas City native and how her personal experiences have helped her build connections with students and families today. Williams shares a history of a few women who pioneered early education — leaving an impact on what it is today. This includes an education system — The Montessori Theory — which was de

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Chair of Gender Equity Task Force of Kansas City Human Rights Commission Alice Kitchen to wrap up our series on women who influence policy.This marks the 10th and final episode of the women who influence policy series for Women Speak. Following this episode, this segment will introduce a new series where Burnett and Williams highlight the history of women in their fields.  Throughout this episode, Kitchen delves into the Gender Equity Task Force Commission in Kansas City, how she got involved and how the commission has evolved over the years into what it is today. She discusses policies and resources the Task Force has worked on and is currently working on including hosting an upcoming listening session in October, which will include data collected from the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office on

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Owner of LIA (Life is Amazing) Inspiration and Member of Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council (IPNC) Laura Palacios to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Palacios discusses her political science background, her activist journey and the steps that have led her to her current work today — particularly in the Historic Northeast. Palacios delves into the various boards she has served on over the past 15 years, including the Missouri Chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus and her experiences as one of the few Latina members among these boards at the time. Burnett, Williams and Palacios discuss happenings within the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson city including a special session request for the legislature from Gov. Mike Kehoe. Within the special s

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools Jennifer Collier (Ph.D.) to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Collier discusses what led her to her current role including previous career paths she considered prior to her time with Kansas City Public Schools. She mentions how her background and passion with art and music has influenced public school programs within Kansas City as well as those who have influenced her along the way.Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson city. This episode delves into recent bills passed through Missouri congress, which are focused on education. Of these includes the budget and the Missouri Education Funding Formula or the “Foundation Formula.” Burnett, Williams and Collier discuss th

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Pastor of Independence Boulevard Christian Church and Executive Director for Intersect KC, Rev. Mindy Fugarino to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Rev. Fugarino discusses her background — including growing up in Texas and her move to Kansas City. She delves into her mission and practices she had worked to implement at Independence Boulevard Christian Church (IBCC), 606 Gladstone Ave., as well as programs she has created including Intersect KC and The Micah Ministry. Pastor Mindy goes on to mention what has continued to influence her work as well as individuals who have driven her along the way. Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city. This episode includes a recent close to legislative session, which left man

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Former Superintendent for the Municipal Correctional Institute (MCI), Nancy Leazer to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Leazer delves into her career at Kansas City’s Municipal Correctional Institute (formerly located near Truman Sports Complex), which she began in 1995 as a social work manager and finished as the superintendent when MCI closed its doors in 2009. She highlights various programs that were available throughout her work at the facility and how Jackson County Corrections (1300 Cherry St.) differs from the services MCI offered. Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city. This episode discusses a new electric facility from Evergy, which was approved by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Farm Bureau health p

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Active Northeast Community Member Patricia Hernandez to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Hernandez shares her story as a Northeast resident, former Indian Mound Neighborhood Association president — with neighborhood pioneered programs including the Urban Homesteading Project — community activist and business owner. She additionally discusses her experience as a committee woman, her efforts to advocate for the unhoused population in Kansas City and the women who have inspired her along the way.Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city. This episode discusses Prescription Benefit Manager (PBM) advertisements — including express grips — its connection to pharmacies and a related bill making its way through the Mis

On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Carter Galloway is joined in the studio with Kansas City Public Library North-East Branch Manager Beccah Rendall and Media Relations and Communications Specialist Anna Bernard to discuss National Library Week, which took place from April 6 through April 12.Rendall and Bernard discuss the importance of National Library Week within the North-East branch and how they celebrate the event. They additionally highlight the role of libraries in the modern age and tension they may face from American cultural issues.For additional information on the KCPL North-East Branch, visit: https://kclibrary.org/locations/north-east. Those curious about National Library Week — including celebrations — can visit the American Library Association’s website at: https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek. 

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with UAW local 249 retiree (Ford Motor Company) Shirley Mata to continue our series on women who influence policy. Throughout this episode, Mata shares her story as a former union worker including activism she has taken part in around the Kansas City metro — including Fight for 15 in a Union. Mata additionally discusses her inspirations and the importance of equal pay for women. Burnett and Williams discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city — including current leadership. At the time this podcast was recorded, Burnett mentioned the role of Minority Floor Leader Ashley Aune who was experiencing a recall of her role within the House. However, following the Missouri House’s return from its legislative spring break session on March 24, Aune’s role was reaffirmed as the Missouri Hous

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Founder and Executive Director of Hella Good Deeds, Béty Lê Shackelford to continue our series on women who influence policy. Lê Shackelford — a first-generation, Vietnamese American — is originally from the Bay Area in California. After moving to the Kansas City metro a few years ago, she began work with Columbus Park’s Café Cà Phê owner, Jackie Nguyen to work toward Asian hate prevention in Kansas City. Through this, “Hella Good Deeds,” was created as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Throughout this episode, Lê Shackelford shares her journey and future hopes for the nonprofit as well as pivotal people who have inspired her along the way. Burnett and Williams additionally discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city — including government finances and what causes or organi

On this week’s episode of Women Speak — a segment on Northeast Newscast — hosts Northeast News Editor-in-Chief, Julia Williams and former Missouri House Representative for District 19 Ingrid Burnett sat down with Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem, Ryana Parks-Shaw to continue our series on women who influence policy. Parks-Shaw is currently in her second year of a four-year term as mayor pro tem. She is a Kansas City native — having graduated from Ruskin High School (7000 E. 111th St.) before obtaining a Bachelor of Science from Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., and a Master of Science from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Mo. Throughout this episode, she discusses her journey as a policy influencer in Kansas City — including pivotal women in her life who have inspired her along the way. Burnett and Williams additionally discuss happenings within the Missouri State House in Jefferson city — some of which include current bill proposals. The hosts also delve into details regarding the upcoming Kans

On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams is joined in the studio with Junior League of Kansas City President, Courtney Raupp and its C3KC Event Co-Chair, Anna Thomas Rios to further discuss the Junior League and its eighth annual C3KC conference event at Union Station on April 9. Raupp and Thomas-Rios further share particulars on this conference including specific panels and the recipient of this year’s “Branton/Hall Community Collaborator Award,” Alvin Brooks.  Registration for C3KC will begin at 7:45 a.m., on Wednesday, April 9 at Union Station (30 W. Pershing Rd.), with the event to follow beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. However, in addition to admission, Raupp shares a ticket will include lunch and parking. To purchase tickets for this conference, visit: https://kansascity.jl.org/c3kc/tickets/. 

On this week’s episode of Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams is joined in the studio with former representative for Missouri District 19 House of Representatives, Ingrid Burnett to introduce a new newscast series, “Women Speak.” Throughout this series, Ingrid will serve as a co-host, alongside Williams, as the two highlight local Kansas City women who work to influence policy and serve as trailblazers within their fields. This first episode will operate as a pilot, offering a background on the Women Speak hosts as well as an inside look at some future topics this series will uncover and an update on the upcoming Kansas City area school board election. 

On this episode of Northeast Newscast, we will continue our Open Studio series. Local artists, cake sculptor and muralist, Mike Elder and author, Jerry Potocnik join Julia Williams in the studio to discuss their creative backgrounds and current work, which they will prepare to exhibit this weekend, Dec. 7 and 8 at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s EGG space for  Northeast Arts KC’s third annual Open Studio tour. To learn more about the history of Northeast Arts KC’s Open studio tour — including more of this year's featured artists and locations — check out the first episode of this series with Northeast Arts KC Treasurer, Rebecca Koop. For more information on Elder and Potocnik — including where to purchase their work or to request a custom piece — visit their respective websites: https://blacksheepcakes.com/ , https://www.thecrowsomen.com/ . 

On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams is joined in the studio with local artist, owner of Back Door Pottery and Northeast Arts KC Treasurer, Rebecca Koop to introduce a new segment — highlighting preparations for Northeast Arts KC’s third annual Open Studio Tour this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday Dec. 7 and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8. For this first episode, Koop will discuss the history of Open Studio in Northeast Kansas City and highlight this year’s featured artists and locations. The second episode will introduce two of this year’s Open Studio artists who will have their work displayed at the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s EGG space (2659 Independence Ave) throughout the weekend. Keep an eye out for a map of this year's locations and artists, which will be available in-person at the EGG and online at https://www.northeastartskc.org/ and https://www.nekcchamber.com/. 

On this week’s Northeast Newscast, Julia Williams sat down with California-based author Sarah Amos to discuss her short stories and Northeast Kansas City familial roots, which she said have largely influenced her haunted works. In this episode, Amos shares her Northeast family heritage, tales of her relatives and gives listeners an inside scoop on her memoir in progress. *Warning* This episode may contain topics related to death, suicide and supernatural experiences.