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JOPLIN, Mo. — While it may be difficult to believe, schools across America have only been desegregated for about 70 years. Until the 1950’s, Black children had their own, separate schools in many communities, including Joplin. We spoke to a man who went to that school, and saw the lasting impact it’s had on the […]

JOPLIN, Mo. — We continue our focus on Black History Month with a look at local politics — specifically, Joplin leaders who have served at city hall. We sat down with the three council members who’ve blazed the trail. “It is so hard to imagine being something if you don’t see someone who looks like […]