History of Johnson County Creek Leads To Possible Name Change

Diane Mutti-Burke weighs-in

Diane Mutti-Burke, a professor of history at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, was interviewed by local media about the re-naming of the creek. Read the news coverage:

Controversial Name, History of Johnson County Creek Leads To Possible Name Change - KSHB

“Negro Creek” In Johnson County Likely Renamed After Finding Link To Racial Violence - KCTV5

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Published: Aug 26, 2021

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