Show-Me Controversial Legacy Of Missouri Tourism For Black History Month

Some context that deserves consideration . . .

Not so long ago the Missouri NAACP published a warning noting that Black people should take caution when traveling to the Show-Me State. Visit Missouri tourism officials BRILLIANTLY countered that argument with a popular campaign featuring an amazing spokesperson. 

Now . . . Here's part of the ongoing tourism & history highlight . . .

"From the fight for civil rights to the roots of American music, Black history in Missouri is rich with individuals and events that have helped shape the nation."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Visit Missouri | Spotlights | Black History

The Dred Scott decision. Mary Meachum’s Underground Railroad river crossing. Court cases calling for equal access to education and housing. President Truman’s order to desegregate the military. Missouri has played a significant role in the quest for racial equality since the early 1800s.