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Divided Line: Pastor and Congregation Determined to Restore Pride in Troubling Neighborhoods
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The last in a four-part series examining the economic, social, and racial divisions between the communities located on either side of Troost Avenue. The street is considered to be a dividing line between the economically depressed--and predominately black--neighborhoods to the east and more affluent white neighborhoods west of Troost. This installment focuses efforts by church leaders and community activists to combat violence, crime, and poverty in the East Side neighborhoods.
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2008-09-05
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Newspaper Article
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Divided Line: Prosperity Stays Afloat West of Troost
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The third in a four-part series examining the economic, social, and racial divisions between the communities located on either side of Troost Avenue. The street is considered to be a dividing line between the economically depressed--and predominately black--neighborhoods to the east and more affluent white neighborhoods to the west. This installment provides examples of how the residential and business districts west of Troost have enjoyed growing prosperity, while the East Side has struggled to attract new development.
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2008-08-22
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Divided Line: Kansas City Street Determines Realities of Living on Either Side
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Description
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The first in a four-part series examining the economic, social, and racial divisions between the communities on either side of Troost Avenue. Since the 1960s, Troost has been considered a dividing line between the economically depressed, and mostly minority, neighborhoods to the east and more affluent white neighborhoods west of Troost. This installment compares population, housing, race, and other data for those areas.
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2008-08-01
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
