Leeds, an area of Kansas City that is known primarily as an industrial zone today, was once a self-contained African-American community. We visit with community members to find out what growing up in the Leeds neighborhood was like and what made that area of Kansas City unique. Plus, a look at the latest podcast episode from My Fellow Kansans . Cheryl Looney , grew up in Leeds Earline Bentley , grew up in Leeds Gary Kremer , executive director, The State Historical Society of Missouri