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Seg. 1: A 'Lost Boy Of Sudan' Creates Music In Kansas City. Seg 2: Remembering Ruth Shechter

KCUR | By Gina Kaufmann,
Coy Dugger
Published July 9, 2018 at 2:40 PM CDT

Segment 1: Refugee of South Sudan performs here in the Metro.

Dominic Leek's home village in South Sudan was raided during the Second Sudanese Civil War. At the age of eight, he escaped Sudan and eventually found refuge in Kansas City. Hear Dominic's story and learn why he uses music to relay messages of peace to his home country.


Segment 2, beginning at 32:17: Memories of a Kansas City civil rights leader.

Ruth Shechter was a leader in Kansas City's fight against redlining and a proponent for fair housing. In light of her recent passing, we look back on how her legacy shaped the Kansas City we know today.

  • Henry Sewing, member of first African-American family to move into Fairway, Kansas
  • Alvin Brooks, friend and colleague of Ruth Shechter

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Gina Kaufmann
Gina’s background combines print and broadcast journalism, live event hosting and production, creative nonfiction writing and involvement in the arts. Early in her career, she followed a cultural beat for The Pitch, where she served as an editor and art writer in the early 2000s.
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Coy Dugger
Coy began his radio career in 2016, after a close friend suggested that he should take an internship with KCUR over a similar offer from a local TV station. His pal's sage reasoning? Because Coy has "a voice for radio. And a face to match.” A producer, announcer, and all-around audiophile, Coy's favorite talk shows and news stories are the ones that explore the rich culture of Kansas City, the town he was raised in. Coy is also a fan of digital painting due to a deep-rooted aversion for paint stains. He lives on Kansas City's east side and knows how to properly pronounce "Sni-A-Bar" a feat few Kansas Citians can boast.
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