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Today, as part of the project, we honor Henry Perry, the of Kansas City. He learned to cook on Mississippi River steamboats in the late 1800s and inspired KC's great BBQ history. Catch all six bios and learn where to get your own copy at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc-black-history-project-2026/ Thanks to Kansas City Public Library and The Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc. - Kansas City

Today for our story from the project, here's Henry V. Plummer, who was born into slavery, escaped and joined the U.S. Navy, and became a pastor who spoke out against racism. Learn about all the materials we have for you at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc-black-history-project-2026/ With the Kansas City Public Library and the The Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc. - Kansas City

Introducing one of the six featured honorees Dr. Carl M. Peterson. See all the cool materials we have available at https://kclinc.org/the-american-spirit-of-resilience-kc.../. Here's an excerpt from Dr. Peterson's bio: Upset by conditions for Black staff and patients, Peterson helped lead a two-day strike that won supplies and more training for Black doctors.