The Forum

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The Forum is a platform for the discussion of significant issues. Guest speakers typically focus on issues of political, social justice, moral, educational and artistic significance. Each presentation is followed by questions and discussion.

  1. 13. Juni

    Transforming Foster Care

    Alyssa Carter of KCMO Angels describes the support and services provided by the organization to the community, as well as the state of foster care in Kansas City.  The mission of KCMO Angels is "To walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship." Musical Guest: Jack Summers

    58 Min.

  2. 24. Mai

    Overlapping Issues of the Anti-War Movement

    Byron Ripley of Veterans for Peace will discuss sevral issues concerning the anti-war movement among veterans in the U.S. today.   Mr. Ripley is a Marine Corps Veteran.  Veternas for Peace Chapter 97 – Kansas City is an organization of military veterans and allies dedicated to building a culture of peace, exposing the true costs of war, and advocating for justice at home and abroad. Musical Guest: Christian Ripley

    58 Min.

  3. 8. Mai

    Corey's Network

    Shelly Norris, President and Co-Founder of Corey’s Network, will discuss their mission, which is to provide immediate support, advocacy, and services to surviving victims of homicde in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and the actions and sctivities they us to proved these services. Musical guests: Kristopher Bruders and family.

    58 Min.

  4. 24. Apr.

    Petroglyphs of the Kansas Smoky Hills.

    Rex Buchanan, author and former Director of the Kansas Geological Survey will discuss Petroglyphs found in Kansas’s Smokey Hills. Before Europeans arrived here, Native people lived on the plains, and some left behind rock carvings on soft sandstone in the middle of Kansas. This presentation focuses on these carvings, the people who made them, and what the carvings tell us about those people and their relationship to the land. The presentation also discusses the challenges of dating and interpreting these carvings, the threats posed by erosion and vandalism, and the role of landowners whose property shelters these carvings. Musical Guest: The Tequa Bluegrass Band

    58 Min.

  5. 18. Apr.

    About Islam and on Leaving Islam

    Janey Rizvey discusses various aspects of Islam and his reasons for leaving Islam.  He draws on his experience growing up as a Pakistani-American in Texas and relates the teachings of Islam to the current perception of Muslims in America.  Mr. Rizvey is the current President of the Oasis Network, as well as being one of its co-founders. Musical Guest; Kadesh Flow

    58 Min.

  6. 12. Apr.

    The Nazi Rise to Power and Breakdown of Democratic Institutions

    Jessica Rockhold and Dr. Shelly Cline from the Midwest Center for Holocaust Education will describe how 1930’s Germany went from a democratic republic to an authoritarian regime in a short period of time.

    58 Min.

  7. 30. März

    From Sketchpad to iPad - Learning to Evolve as an Artist

    Jaye Wiley, a lifelong native of Kansas City and former artist at Hallmark will present “From Sketchpad to iPad — Learning to Evolve as an Artist,” Jaye will describe his development from “the guy in class who was a good drawer” to a professional artist. Our musical guest is Lezlie Revelle Zucker. The presentation and music were recorded live at Kansas City Oasis on January 18, 2026.

    58 Min.

  8. 21. März

    John Brown, a Lit Match in a Tinderbox

    In this presentation, Grady Atwater, the Site Administrator of the John Brown Museum State Historic Site in Osawatomie, Kansas, explores the realities and ramifications of John Brown’s abolitionist crusade in Kansas Territory and the nation. Grady Atwater holds a Master of Arts degree in History from Emporia State University. His historical research focuses on the life of John Brown and his impact on history and the present day, and the abolitionist movement in American history and its impact on modern American culture. Musical Guest: KJ Koa

    58 Min.
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The Forum is a platform for the discussion of significant issues. Guest speakers typically focus on issues of political, social justice, moral, educational and artistic significance. Each presentation is followed by questions and discussion.

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