KC Gems Week 4: Esther Brown and Rosa Parks
In Person Only | Registration opens 8/14/2026 12:00 AM CDT
KC Gems last 1-2 hours depending on the topic and presenter.
Join us for the history of two women who broke the law to make the world a better place! The story of Ester Brown & Rosa Parks.
Marlene Katz
Marlene Katz graduated from UMKC with a Master of Arts in History and English. She taught school for 28 years from Middle school to Graduate students at UMKC. Upon retirement, she became a storyteller and impersonator of Women in History.