Leeds, an area of Kansas City that is known primarily as an industrial zone today, was once a self-contained African-American community. We visit with community members to find out what growing up in the Leeds neighborhood was like and what made that area of Kansas City unique. Plus, a look at the latest podcast episode from My Fellow Kansans.
- Cheryl Looney, grew up in Leeds
- Earline Bentley, grew up in Leeds
- Gary Kremer, executive director, The State Historical Society of Missouri
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