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Can Kansas City repair what Highway 71 destroyed?

A People's History of Kansas City

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The Transformation of Bruce Watkins Drive

This chapter explores the evolution of Bruce Watkins Drive from a high-speed expressway to a community-friendly parkway due to local advocacy. It also highlights the life and contributions of S.R. Watkins, a notable Black entrepreneur and activist who played a crucial role in these efforts and made history in Kansas City politics.

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