De Barker was about to start high school at Paseo Academy when she received a stern warning from her older cousins, “You better not come to this school not knowing how to two-step.”
Thomas White is a local journalist based in Kansas City, Missouri. With a focus on community news and events, Thomas has written for various publications such as Community Voice KS and Blazing Minds. His work has also been featured in national and international outlets, including the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Kerrang!. Thomas is passionate about covering stories that impact the local community and shedding light on important issues.