Centurions - Redline Bus Tour
Name:
Centurions - Redline Bus Tour
Date:
November 16, 2024
Time:
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Registration:
Sorry, online registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
This event is open to Centurions Actives and Alumni only.
Join us for a powerful and insightful journey through the history of residential segregation in Kansas City during our Redline Bus Tour, based on the acclaimed audio guide, Dividing Lines. This tour, narrated by ethnographer and host of the “Wide Ruled” podcast, Nathaniel Bozarth, will provide a deep dive into the far-reaching impacts of segregation, primarily through its effects on real estate across the Kansas City metro area.
Itinerary:
-Networking Lunch (11:30 AM): Kick off the event by connecting with fellow attendees over lunch at The Hope Center.
-Bus Tour (12:30 PM - 3:00 PM): The tour departs from Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, paired with the 'Dividing Lines' audio guide. Experience firsthand stories and interviews with city figures, such as Sid Willens, Bill Tammeus, Mamie Hughes, and Margaret May, narrated by Nathaniel Bozarth.
-Cheers to Change Mixer (Post-Tour): Following the tour, join us for an optional mixer at J. Rieger to reflect on the experience and continue the conversation over drinks.
The tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the profound effects of historical segregation policies that shaped the landscape of Kansas City and continue to influence communities today. Whether you're new to this history or deeply familiar, this experience will challenge perspectives and spark meaningful dialogue.
Registration is required & seats are limited!
Join us for a powerful and insightful journey through the history of residential segregation in Kansas City during our Redline Bus Tour, based on the acclaimed audio guide, Dividing Lines. This tour, narrated by ethnographer and host of the “Wide Ruled” podcast, Nathaniel Bozarth, will provide a deep dive into the far-reaching impacts of segregation, primarily through its effects on real estate across the Kansas City metro area.
Itinerary:
-Networking Lunch (11:30 AM): Kick off the event by connecting with fellow attendees over lunch at The Hope Center.
-Bus Tour (12:30 PM - 3:00 PM): The tour departs from Ivanhoe Neighborhood Council, paired with the 'Dividing Lines' audio guide. Experience firsthand stories and interviews with city figures, such as Sid Willens, Bill Tammeus, Mamie Hughes, and Margaret May, narrated by Nathaniel Bozarth.
-Cheers to Change Mixer (Post-Tour): Following the tour, join us for an optional mixer at J. Rieger to reflect on the experience and continue the conversation over drinks.
The tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the profound effects of historical segregation policies that shaped the landscape of Kansas City and continue to influence communities today. Whether you're new to this history or deeply familiar, this experience will challenge perspectives and spark meaningful dialogue.
Registration is required & seats are limited!
