How The Star’s Forum on Race came together with Mathieu, Cuonzo, others

A couple of weeks ago, Star columnist Vahe Gregorian and I started talking about hosting a video discussion around the subject of race in sports. We wondered if we could find some Kansas City-area sports leaders interested in joining us.Calls went out to a half-dozen people — six was our limit because of issues with technology and timing — and all six quickly responded in the affirmative. The show took place on Thursday.On today’s episode of The Star’s daily SportsBeat KC podcast, we talk about how the program came together. After a break, you’ll hear the entire forum with panelists Tyrann Mathieu of the Chiefs, Royals general manager Dayton Moore, basketball coaches Bill Self of Kansas and Cuonzo Martin of Missouri, Kansas State basketball player Christianna Carr and Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.Story links:Chiefs’ Mathieu, Royals’ Moore, KU, K-State, Mizzou figures open up about race and sportsStar forum on race and sports evoked candid and moving conversation with All-Star panelEven decades later, the story of the Chiefs’ Abner Haynes and race remains instructive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices