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History close to home

Katie Currid | katie.currid@citylifestyle.com

My family and I live next to Laurel Hill Cemetery, the setting for "They, Too, Lived" in this month's magazine. My husband and I often take family walks there with our two young boys (as you can see in the photo above!), which may sound a tad morbid, but the historic spot is charming and peaceful. Cemeteries actually doubled as parks in the Victorian era, especially in larger cities where greenspace was scarce, and I think about this often during our strolls.

In January 2020, we watched from our window as a crowd gathered in the snow in the cemetery. Because the cemetery is very old, it doesn’t host many funerals these days, so we weren’t sure what the gathering was for. Our youngest son had just been born a few weeks before and we were huddled inside in those bleary-eyed days of newborn parenting. Once we finally got outside to stretch our legs and take the stroller for a spin, we headed to the cemetery and found a new monument unveiled — the reason for the January gathering.

On the monument were 400 names of African Americans that had been buried in the cemetery and whose graves had previously been unmarked.

The names of the buried had been almost lost to history, if not for the work of Carolyn A. Bless Larsen, who worked for years, scanning regional newspaper archives on microfilm to find who was buried there. Carla Sutton discovered Carolyn’s work and couldn’t bear the thought of 400 souls in nameless graves, so she worked to raise money for the monument that now stood based on Carolyn's research. On that monument were the names of many of Angela Hagenbach’s relatives, some of whom were brought to Weston enslaved and later bought their freedom. These three women weave together the story on page 32.

It may be weird how much I love Laurel Hill Cemetery, having no loved ones buried there, but the hallowed grounds are beautiful. I’ve spent years wanting to write about the cemetery and learn more about the people who made the African American Monument possible, and I’m so glad I was finally able to talk to Angela and Carla, and was even able to read Carolyn’s book.

Please take the time to read “They, Too, Lived,” in this month’s issue. To me, it’s a shining example today of how we can do better to honor all of those who lived in and built our communities, especially those who have been left out of history books.

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Local Experiences

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Artist’s Palette

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Travel Journal

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Local Limelight

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Hometown Hero

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Events

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Home Update

Allen Halsey takes a bite out of KC’s art scene

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Our favorite staycation picks in the Kansas City area and beyond

26 Class Acts

Teachers and staff from Oakhill Day School talk about what they love about their jobs

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How three women worked for decades to honor African Americans buried in a Weston cemetery

O N T H E C OV E R

Photography: Allen Halsey Photo of painting “Untitled 6,” acrylic on carved plywood, by Allen Halsey.

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Where neighbors can see and be seen.

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1: People gather to make winter crafts at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary’s Winter Wonderland event Dec. 10. 2: Gustavo Propes and Nature Sanctuary Volunteer Martha make i-spy bottles at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. 3: People make cranberry and dried orange garland at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary’s Winter Wonderland event. Photography by Brittanie Propes

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Dr. Avila Named Clay-Platte Distinguished Principal Chapel Hill principal Dr. Enjoli Avila is this year's Distinguished Principal nominee!

More than six hundred Chapel Hill students celebrated and cheered her on during an assembly. Selected by the Clay-Platte chapter of the Missouri Association for Elementary School Principals, Dr. Avila was commended for her instructional leadership, compassion for all, and culture of high expectations and support. She will now continue on to represent the Northland in a statewide competition.

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Photography Exhibit Featured in Park University’s Campanella Gallery An exhibit of photography by William Eickhorst, Ed.D., will be featured in Park University’s Campanella Gallery through Friday, Feb. 24. Admission to the Gallery, located within Norrington Center on the University’s flagship Parkville Campus, is free. Eickhorst, a former adjunct instructor of fine/visual art at Park University and a resident of the Northland, said that since his retirement from full-time teaching in 2006, he has been able to devote considerably more time to photography.

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local experiences The best places and things to do in our area.

BY ZETTA HAMERSLEY

From restaurants, shops, artists and more, show your love and support to our city’s creatives and visionaries. Enjoy these local establishments that you’re sure to fall for while giving back to our city’s economy simultaneously.

Our Picks to Show Your Local Love BR OKEN R ICE & PHO R ESTAUR ANT CƠM TẤM VIỆT: This is the perfect spot

for a casual date night or family dinner. My favorites: freshly squeezed sugarcane juice and the Bò Kho. 6597 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO GOCHA: Located in Saigon Plaza, GoCha has a huge menu of different bobas and teas to try with tons of customization options. 6595 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO TAQUER IA IBAR R A: A contentious question in KC is “who has the best tacos?”. Well, they’re found at an unassuming food truck stationed in a church parking lot. 5005 N Brighton Ave, Kansas City, MO SAHAR A FINE INDIAN CUISINE: Go all out and order the “dinner for two” to try a little bit of everything, pair dinner with a chai, and make it spicy. 8920 NW Skyview Ave, Kansas City, MO THE ITALIAN SAUSAGE COMPANY: When you have a hankering for a huge sandwich comprised of everything that makes Italian food good, look no further than The Italian Sausage Co. 7315 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO

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The Artist Gallery Allen Halsey Takes a Bite out of KC’s Art Scene ARTICLE BY TIFFANY KILLOREN

Picture a pair of bright red lips with big white teeth biting down onto the letters “KC,” all of which stand suspended in the shape of a giant heart. Those familiar with the Parade of Hearts campaign in 2022 might recognize this description as one of the heart sculptures placed around town. This particularly bright and colorful display was created by artist Allen Halsey and aptly named “Take a Bite Out of KC/Say What You Love.”

Allen, a visual artist and lead designer and painter with Illusions Unlimited Productions, approaches all of his work with the creative intensity and bold messaging needed to imagine the concept of giant teeth

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figuratively embracing a city. As part of the creative team at Illusions Unlimited Productions, Allen helps bring clients’ visions to life through colorful installations, custom signs, murals and set displays that transform any space, including many you may have seen at Crown Center, the Kansas City Zoo, Bar K and the Kansas City Convention Center.

Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Allen considers it to be a “hidden gem” among other big cities.

Although his giant heart might be gone from the public – auctioned off with the rest of the hearts at the end of the campaign to share their positive vibes with new

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“Most artists start somewhere and follow where the art takes you. Starting and seeing where it finishes is my favorite part.”

- Allen Halsey

lucky owners – his artwork says a lot about his approach to life.

“It’s really about taking a bite out of the city and exploring,” Allen says. “Go somewhere you haven’t been before.

There are so many nooks around town that you might know about. Restaurants, galleries, and there’s so much to explore in our own city. People can find their own little treasures.”

Although now based in Independence, Allen’s creative space was once located in the Northland and he has fond memories of the small-town feel that the stores, shops and gathering spots have to offer North of the river.

“I used to go to Cinder Block Brewery once or twice a week,” he says. “It was like a Cheers type of feeling.”

No matter where it’s created, art has a way of reaching people far and wide, which is what Allen has enjoyed about the often large-scale work he has worked on with Illusions Unlimited Productions. Known for colorful and innovative designs, Allen loves being part of events and experiences that bring joy to many in Kansas City, especially interactive projects that children can take part in.

Although he enjoys the diverse and creative opportunities on his team, Allen’s constantly challenging himself to explore new techniques and stretch the limits as an independent artist.

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“I do some traditional paint on canvas, and now I’ve been doing things with wood, collage-type things,” he explains.

“It’s challenging, but it’s fun to try to expand your horizons by what you’re capable of doing.”

His website showcases some of his work, portraits full of color and depth that can make you see something different based on your mood or perspective.

It’s the subjectivity and fluid impact of art that Allen loves when both creating and appreciating the art of others. That’s why you’ll find him in front of Caravaggio’s oil painting, “Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness,” when he visits the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, or visiting the work of Thomas Hart Benton, an artist credited with being an integral part of the Regionalist movement whose Kansas City residence has been designated a historic site and museum.

“As I progress, I like different art at different stages of my life,” Allen says. Regardless of style, technique or time period, he appreciates the subjectiveness that comes from a particular artist’s process and road to their final piece. Like life itself, sometimes it’s best not to think too hard about where you’re going and just trust that you’ll end up in the right place. “Most artists start somewhere and follow where the art takes you,” he says. “Starting and seeing where it finishes is my favorite part.”

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February can leave you feeling a little stircrazy. We’re itching for spring, but there’s plenty of winter weather ahead. If you’re not able to get out of the Midwestern cold, you can at least relax and try to rejuvenate locally. We love these hotels, inns and Airbnbs as staycation options if you can’t get away — we’re just sorry we can’t promise warmer weather!

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THE TRUITT

4320 Oak St, Kansas City, MO This boutique hotel set in a historic colonial mansion is within walking distance of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and close to the Plaza. The rooms are the height of cozy and the common areas, which include two sitting rooms, a coffee bar, and a patio, are meticulously decorated. It’s a perfect stay for an art lover.

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CLASS ACTS ARTICLE BY KATIE CURRID | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HANNAH SCHREINER

TEACHERS AND STAFF FROM OAKHILL DAY SCHOOL TALK ABOUT WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT THEIR JOBS

Shelby Robinson Middle School Social Studies Teacher WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? My favorite part of my job is the people and environment at Oakhill! It is a close-knit group of teachers and students who are excited to learn and work together daily. I also love the freedom for creativity that Oakhill provides. My job is not scripted and I have a say and choice in how I get to teach the curriculum to my students. These things make me love my job and enjoy coming to work every day!

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT EDUCATORS FACE? I think the biggest challenge for educators is that the job is never really done. Yes, we may report from 8-4, but there is so much more that goes into teaching!

DESCRIBE A FAVORITE MEMORY FROM OAKHILL. My favorite memory from Oakhill was the final day before Thanksgiving break. Some students and teachers went outside to play Flag Football, and the rest of us stayed inside and played Bunco! It was so much fun to be able to relax and play a game with the kiddos!

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? My favorite part about teaching toddlers is seeing their eyes light up when they start to understand a new concept. I love all the joy and happiness my students bring to the classroom.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE OF EDUCATORS THESE DAYS? As an educator it is important to provide a safe place for the students to learn and grow and simply be themselves.

DESCRIBE A FAVORITE MEMORY FROM OAKHILL. I have absolutely loved being a part of the Oakhill community. My favorite memory so far was the school carnival at the beginning of the year. It was such an amazing way to kick off the school year in a positive way!

Melaina Hagan Toddler Teacher

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE NORTHLAND? The Northland is home to me! I love that I get to raise my children in the same neighborhood I grew up in. I love exploring different parks, coffee shops, and local restaurants with my family!

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“I love seeing our alumni come back to visit because they have such a wonderful perspective of their time at Oakhill.” Maggie Newhouse WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? Building relationships with students. It is easy to get caught up in the everyday tasks, but then you take a step back you realize that the relationships you have built are strong. I love seeing our alumni come back to visit because they have such a wonderful perspective of their time at Oakhill. They have been able to step back and see how special their experience was when they attended Oakhill.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT EDUCATORS FACE? Information overload. Students can find any information they want to know. It doesn’t have to come from a textbook or the teacher like it did 20 years ago. Helping students wade through information while keeping on it as teachers is difficult.

DESCRIBE A FAVORITE MEMORY FROM OAKHILL: I love taking students on overnight trips. We have traveled to the Florida Keys, Badlands, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Arkansas and the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, KS. The students grow so much on every trip in ways you would never expect and the experiences stick with them. They remember the trips for years to come and it can be life-changing for some.

For example, students who attend the Florida Keys trip have become very interested in marine biology and take that on as a major in college.

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Tim Ziegler Director of Early Childhood & Lower School Education

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? I love seeing students achieve their goals, whether it be academically, behaviorally, or athletically.

Seeing them meet measurable goals is really fun, and I love seeing the look of satisfaction on their face.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE OF EDUCATORS THESE DAYS? I think the most important role of educators today is to create a safe, positive, and inviting classroom atmosphere for their students. Everything else comes second. A loving and positive teacher outweighs an academically sound teacher, although a mixture of those traits is ideal!

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT EDUCATORS FACE? I think the biggest challenge educators face today is wearing all the necessary hats to meet the needs of students today. Teachers are not only teachers. We are parents, counselors, nurses, and protectors as well. There was a time when teachers were just tasked with teaching the material. That is not the case anymore, and a significant amount of energy is asked from teachers on a daily basis.

DESCRIBE A FAVORITE MEMORY FROM OAKHILL. My favorite memory of Oakhill is the last day before winter break. The whole day is dedicated to celebrating the holidays, with an all-school assembly in the morning involving Santa, followed by parties in the afternoon. It is so neat to see students in a less educational setting. It’s also fun to see the teachers having just as much fun as the students!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THE NORTHLAND? The thing I love best about the Northland is the general friendliness of people, as well as all the family-friendly activities. Midwestern vibes are strong in the Northland, and there is no shortage of fun things to do with my kids!

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Jodi Egbert 1st Grade Teacher

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB? The best part of my job is helping kids learn! I am so lucky to be in education! My students bring humor, challenges and meaning to my life every day. There is no better feeling in the world than watching a student go from barely reading to being a confident, independent reader and feeling like you played a huge role in making that happen for them. I also love the honesty of 1st graders! The good, the bad, and the sweet…they give it to you straight. There is never a dull moment in 1st grade!

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ROLE OF EDUCATORS THESE DAYS? I feel like the most important role for educators today is to teach the whole child. We have to meet their individual educational needs right where they are, but we also need to be a trusted adult, a motivator, a role model and someone to teach them life skills.

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WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT EDUCATORS FACE? Honestly, it is burnout. I am lucky to work in a school that I love and where I feel challenged, supported and encouraged by everyone I work with. We have an amazing team that works together to support all of the students…not just the ones in our classroom. It isn’t competitive. We all genuinely love and care for each other. I know that this is not the case at all schools. Teachers feel stretched beyond their limits, unsupported mentally and monetarily, and teacher creativity is sucked out of the classroom when everyone has to be on the same page of the same chapter every day regardless of student needs. It is not that way at Oakhill. I feel the freedom to be me — to be creative and to have fun with my students. It is a real blessing that most teachers aren’t getting to experience right now.

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They, Too, Lived Angela Hagenbach stood in Laurel Hill Cemetery on January 20, 2020. It was freezing cold — 12 degrees, to be exact — with snow on the ground and more snow falling from the sky. A cloth was pulled from a large monument that she and others gathered around.

Before the crowd gathered there, 400 names were written in granite on a headstone for the hundreds of African Americans who had laid in Laurel Hill for decades — some, centuries — with no marker. The memorial included names of

the dead who had rested there as early as 1816 and as recently as 1953 with no headstone. Some of the names written on the stone belonged to Angela’s ancestors and, as their names were uncovered and known to the world again, the snow stopped and a ray of light shone through the trees in the cemetery. Angela felt that it was a signal they were, once again, at peace.

Laurel Hill Cemetery is a graveyard in Weston, Missouri just outside of the historic downtown. Originally known as City Cemetery, the graveyard is unendowed,

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with its care provided by volunteers and donations.

Today, the cemetery has a winding path that takes you through gravestones of early Missourians and includes signage pointing out notable people buried there, such as descendants of Daniel Boone and Civil War soldiers from both sides.

In the 19th century, the cemetery was one of the only places in the area that allowed the burial of Black people, and people would travel there to bury their dead. Before the Civil War, enslaved workers could only bury their loved ones after the work day was over, and so they would travel to Laurel Hill by torchlight and hold funerals in the dark.

The section of the cemetery for African Americans, known historically as the Colored Section, lies along the left side of the path near the entrance to the cemetery, which winds along a ridgeline. The section is primarily in a ravine and is dotted with a few headstones.

It’s unknown why many of the buried in this section are without headstones — some think they were marked with wood crosses, which did not stand up to the elements like the other limestone and granite markers. And because this section of the cemetery doesn’t have many headstones, modern Westonians did not know there were people buried there, and the discovery came in a way that seems like the opening to a movie.

Patrick Larsen and his brother, Chris, were in Laurel Hill Cemetery marking the graves of soldiers and veterans with American flags on Memorial Day as part of a Boy Scout Project. Young boys at the time, they started playing around in the graveyard after their task was over when one of them came across a headstone in the ravine. Curious about it, the boys told their mother, Carolyn A. Bless Larsen.

Carolyn belonged to a long lineage of Westonians — many of them buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Her

family owned the local newspaper, The Weston Chronicle, for many generations, and she herself served as editor and publisher of the paper. She also worked as an archivist for the state of Missouri and has other resume lines as a city councilwoman, EMT, lay minister, and four-time cancer survivor.

Carolyn was the perfect person to investigate a headstone in Laurel Hill.

According to her son Patrick, Carolyn started to look into the mystery of the headstone. She had access to much of Weston’s historical records as editor of the paper, and used those resources, as well as Platte County historical records and local funeral home documents, to find the answers.

What she discovered was that there were many people buried in unmarked graves in that section of the cemetery, their names lost to history.

Carolyn worked for a decade to uncover the names of people buried there, scanning obituaries, death notices, and burial records under the different names the cemetery had over the years.

And though admittedly not comprehensive, she was able to find the names of 400 people buried in Laurel Hill that did not have headstones.

In 2009, Carolyn published her findings in a self-published book, “We, Too, Lived: A genealogy of the African-Americans in a Midwest Cemetery, 18501950.” The book was given to the Weston Historical Museum, where Carolyn once worked, which put up an exhibit about it. And that may have been the end of the story if Carla Sutton had not stumbled upon Carolyn’s research years later.

It was the fall of 2017, and Carla was at the Weston Historical Museum, meeting a friend who had asked her to come by.

“I look around and I see this display all about African Americans in Weston,” says Carla. “And there was a little placard there, framed. And it said

“I just could not

believe that that

was true —that they laid there all those

years and nobody did

anything about it. It’s hard to swallow.”

- Carla Sutton

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“To see their names printed on this black granite, which signals permanence, that was very, very touching to me. My people are on there. I don’t think I have the words but I feel as though they’re happy that they’re no longer forgotten.” Angela Hagenbach

there were 400 African Americans buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery with no markers. I was dumbfounded.

I couldn’t believe we had lived there all that time and did not know that.”

Carla immediately sprung into action, She ran home to get her husband, Bill, a retired pastor who was home watching Sunday football. They went to the cemetery and saw the placard noting the unmarked graves near the graveyard’s entrance.

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“And so I said, ‘We gotta do something about this,’” says Carla. “I didn’t know what to do but we had to do something.”

Carla still gets emotional when thinking about how long those buried at Laurel Hill were without gravestones.

“Oh, it just makes me cry to talk about it now,” says Carla. “I just could not believe that that was true — that they laid there all those years and nobody did anything about it. It's hard to swallow.”

Angel Hagenbach in front of the courtyard named for her ancestor, Dinah Robinson

Carla spoke to Paul Norman, the president of the Laurel Hill Cemetery board, about making a memorial to those buried without markers. He referred her to Byrd Memorial Company in Atchison, and they got a quote of $9000 to put all 400 names on a memorial. So Carla got to work raising money.

Meanwhile, Carolyn passed away in February 2018. And although she never lived to see a memorial of the names she worked so hard to uncover, one of her family’s legacies, the Weston Chronicle, wrote an article about raising money for the monument to those buried at Laurel Hill based on research from her book. Angela Hagenbach saw that article.

Angela was raised in Kansas City. Prior to researching her ancestry, her primary relationship with Weston was riding on her husband’s motorcycle through the rolling hills of Weston or taking her children to the town’s many pumpkin patches and apple orchards. But in 2013, she started to get curious about her family’s history. Angela’s mother passed away in 1988 and never mentioned the family’s history in Weston, so she only had historical records to guide her.

“My sister and I were up here, pounding the pavement, trying to find evidence of our ancestors, and we went to this place called

Pasttimes,” says Angela. Angela says the woman taking their order at the restaurant asked if they were visiting. “We told her, ‘Yeah, we’ve got ancestors here.’ She says, ‘Well, you might want to look at this book,’ and she gave us Carolyn's book. And I opened it up to the little tiny announcement of my mother's parents getting married. And we almost fell out of our chairs.”

One of Angela’s ancestors is Dinah Robinson, an enslaved woman whose family was brought to Weston in the 1830s or 1840s

by Rev. J.B. Wright. Dinah eventually bought her family’s freedom from Wright on January 10, 1859, and would later go on to own multiple properties in Weston. Her name is included in Carolyn’s book in a newspaper excerpt from the Kansas City Times: “April 1, 1887: Mrs. Dinah Robinson, an aged colored lady of Weston, Mo., arrived in this city yesterday to visit friends. She was a slave before the war and paid $3,000 for her liberty, $5,000 for that of her husband, $300 for her son and $500 for her daughter.

She earned the money by washing and is now owner of a comfortable home in Weston. A minister is authority for this.”

Dinah is listed among the names of the dead in Carolyn’s book.

She was buried on February 22, 1895, in what was known as the Colored Section of Laurel Hill Cemetery. In 2018, her grave was

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unmarked, but Carla was working to change that and Angela wanted to help.

“When she heard about the monument through the Weston Chronicle, she called me and you know, we struck up a friendship right there,” says Carla, discussing how she first met Angela. “And she was so excited because this gave her an opening for the work that she had been doing about Weston’s Black community for years, and that was great.”

Angela and Carla began working together. The money for the Laurel Hill monument was raised quickly from donations, and the monument was purchased and installed. Both women spoke at the unveiling ceremony on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2020.

“I've never done anything like that before,” says Carla.

“I never made any kind of speeches. I would get freaked out if I had to get up in front of the church. For me to be able to do that took the power beyond.”

With the unveiling of the memorial, Angela’s ancestors would once again have names on their graves.

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“I feel a visceral connection to them,” says Angela. “I already did, you know, because I knew that they were there, but to see their names printed on this black granite, which signals permanence, that was very, very touching to me. My people are on there. I don't think I have the words but I feel as though they're happy that they're no longer forgotten.”

The memorial, now known as the African American Monument, was unveiled in 2020, just months before the COVID-19 pandemic began. In the coming months, in the wake of George Floyd’s death, the country would once again confront its history with racism. Angela had been doing work for years to uncover Weston’s Black history, and it seemed that, with the national conversations happening and the monument installed, Weston was ready to confront its Black heritage that had been largely overlooked.

In 2021, Weston held a Juneteenth Heritage Jubilee commemoration and would do so again in 2022, put together by Angela and others. Angela formed the Black

“I was never much into cemeteries due to the ecological disruption, but I now understand the value.”

Ancestors Awareness Campaign of Weston and published a brochure with a Weston Black heritage walking and driving tour. The pamphlet includes a newly-dedicated space, the Dinah Robinson Courtyard, which features a fountain and the entrance to a city park, on land that Angela’s ancestor, Dinah, once owned.

Angela has many plans in uncovering Weston’s Black heritage and having it recognized in the town, including inclusive murals and guided tours.

Angela and Carla were both approached about an exhibit at the new KCI Airport, and the African American Monument at Laurel Hill will be included in an installation about the area’s history called “Pathway to Healing.” Angela is also working on a set of historical fiction novels based on her family’s history in the area called “Folks of Weston.”

And though Angela isn’t necessarily into traditional burials, she feels a connection to her people at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

"I was never much into cemeteries due to the ecological disruption, but I now understand the value," says Angela. "I want a green burial to replenish earth's nutrients, but I want a marker in Laurel Hill."

You can find a copy of the Weston Black heritage walking and driving tour at the Weston Historical Museum, Weston City Hall, Platte County Visitors Bureau, and the Weston Chamber of Commerce.

You can read more about Carolyn, Carla, and Angela’s work at the Weston Historical Museum and you can get more information about the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign by emailing Angela at baac1837@gmail.com.

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Kansas City Ski Club: KC Race Clinic

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S NOW C R E E K I N WE STO N | 6 :30 P M Midwest Adaptive Sports and The Kansas City Ski Club present the 2023 KC Race Clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays. Subject to snow/ weather conditions. $30 per single clinic, $320 for all sessions. Lift ticket and/or rental equipment is not included. A valid lift ticket or a ski area season pass is required for participation. Contact Matt Knechtel knechtel.matthew@yahoo.com for more information.

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Geeks Who Drink Trivia night

3H A LV E S B R E WI NG C O. I N L I B E RT Y | 7 :30 P M Join us for a pub quiz every Tuesday, featuring 7 rounds of audio, visual, and live-hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is free to play and we’ll be giving away prizes for answering bonus questions and gift cards for our top teams (max 6 players) at the end of the night.

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N O RT H KANSAS CITY PARKS AND RECREATION C E NT ER | 5: 3 0 PM Join Total Weight Loss Center’s registered dietitian, Jackie Roth, RD, and explore cooking feel-good foods in a healthy way. Learn how to prepare healthy and nutritious meals and enjoy the company of others who share the same goal. You will make and enjoy carb-healthy comfort food during this event. Fee is $20. Register at nkch.org/Class or call 816.691.1690.

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Sensory Storytime

N O RT H KANSAS CITY P U BLIC LIBRARY | 10:00 AM Join us for Sensory Storytime on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 10 a.m. These sessions, geared toward neurodiverse pre-k-aged kiddos, will be capped at a smaller number than other storytimes and will offer lots of relaxing sensory play.

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Christopher Elbow Chocolates Wine and Chocolate Pairing

TE RRAVOX WINERY | 7:00 PM TerraVox Winery and Christopher Elbow are teaming up to bring you an unforgettable evening exploring the delectable world of Port wine and chocolate! Delight in a selection of locally-crafted artisanal chocolates from Christopher Elbow and dessert-style wines made from native grapes grown at our own vineyard here at TerraVox. Tickets are $50.

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Live Music with Erica McKenzie

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R I V E R WO O D WI NE RY I N WE STO N | 1 :0 0 P M Erica McKenzie, an eclectic, acoustic mix of soul, country, blues, folk, pop & rock will play live music at Riverwood Winery. Liquid velvet vocals accompanied by multiple instruments and live looping.

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Let's Wine About Winter

H I STO R I C DOWNTOWN L I B E RT Y | 1 :0 0 P M Sip your way through Historic Downtown Liberty from 1-5 p.m. Attendees receive a commemorative tasting glass to sample 25+ wines plus food stops along the way! Viskcmerch.co/WineAboutWinter. it Tickets are $30 + processing fee.

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Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil

S MI T H V I L L E A ME R I CA N L E G I O N | 5 :0 0 P M Join us for the 2nd Annual Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil! Delicious Cajun food, hurricanes and beads! There will be live music from The All Star Band from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person, available through the Smithville Chamber of Commerce.

This is a Smithville Chamber of Commerce Event sponsored by United Fiber.

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Smithville Community Awards Banquet

WH IT E IRO N RIDG E | 6:00 PM The Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Smithville Legacy Fund to bring back the Smithville Community Awards for 2023! If you would like to purchase a table please contact Erika Winston at director@smithvillechamber.org for details.

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Liberty Half Marathon & Jewell 5K, Presented

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WILLIAM JE WELL C O LLEGE | 8: 0 0 AM Join us for another year of the Northland’s largest half marathon run/ walk! This race proudly represents our community north of the river, with a challenging but scenic route through historic downtown Liberty.

Since 2017, proceeds from the race have raised more than $500,000 for the Liberty Hospital Foundation.

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ELEVATE YOUR CLOSET

3 WAY S T O O R G A N I Z E A N D

Every woman dreams of an organized and beautiful closet space, but it often comes last on the list of places that get their time and attention. Follow our three tips for transforming and elevating your closet as you Spring clean and declutter for a more peaceful, inspired space you absolutely love.

A sneak peek inside the closet of active mom and entrepreneur Keri Tarantino of Leawood, KS reveals a dressing room that rivals celebrity homes in Beverly Hills. But it didn’t come easily. Keri painstakingly planned, designed and curated the space with care.

When we first stepped inside, we gasped as our eyes beheld the glory. No detail went unnoticed in this dreamy dressing room. Here are some guiding principles that can be drawn from her exquisite taste and vision. How you organize your closet will of course differ based on the size of your space, the size of your wardrobe, and the kind of life you lead. But applying the guidelines Keri used in her space will result in a much more organized and aesthetically pleasing space.

1. USE REAL ESTATE WISELY Reserve the front and middle of the closet for clothes worn most often. For someone who gets dressed for work each morning at 6 a.m., work clothes should be at the front of the closet. Store lesser-worn items like formal wear and out-of-season clothes toward the back and on the upper shelves. The large mirror and counter with chair provides the perfect spot to select jewelry and finalize finishing outfit touches. While every closet is different, the key here is everything has a home.

2. ORGANIZE BY KIND AND COLOR Group clothes by kind first and color second. This ensures quick location of that favorite shirt when it’s needed.

Bonus - it’s easy on the eye. Group like with like: Gather belts, sweaters, long-sleeve shirts, work pants, dresses, button-down shirts, jeans, shorts, etc., and decide the best place to store each item as a group (e.g., hang pants in the closet, fold and stack sweaters in a bureau). Working with groupings will help you figure out how much space you need and the best way to store each type of item.

3. UPGRADED HANGERS The simplest and fastest way to make a BIG difference in your closet organization is to get matching hangers that go beyond the traditional plastic or wire hangers. And for sure ditch any with paper from the dry cleaner! Here’s a few of our favorite elevated hangers:

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