I took a tour group to Alabama in 2015 to trace the American Civil Rights Trail, running in a triangle from Birmingham to Montgomery to Selma and back to Birmingham.

Kansas seldom promotes itself as a destination for Black history enthusiasts, and we’re leaving lots of potential tourist ...

“I’m happy to be here. I can’t wait to get started. When Birmingham came to me, I loved the ambition,” van Egmond said. “They are top of the table right now, looking to get ...