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Missouri’s Black History

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The Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum

An Ash Grove Missouri native, Father Moses Berry founded the Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum with his own family\'s artifacts, preserved for generations on the Berry family farm. This farm has been owned by the Berry\'s since 1872. Father Moses Berry takes Ian and Tonya on an extraordinary tour of the museum, and explores his family’s ties to the Boones.

The Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum Part Two

More with Father Moses Berry at the Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum.

Independence Missouri

Janeen Aggen from the Independence Board of Tourism tells Ian and Tonya about the fascinating history and sites of Independence, Missouri, the home of President Truman, pioneers and long-ago entrepreneurs.

National Black Tourism Network

Angela DeSilva, President of the National Black Tourism Network shares some stories about several Missourians who rose from the ashes of slavery to a place of prominence. She also discusses the mission of the tourism network.

Friday • March 20

CST 9:11 | EST 10:11 | MST 8:11 | PST 7:11 | GMT 6:11

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