The Mayor’s Commission on Reparations in Kansas City, MO, has announced a musically-themed and celebratory way to raise the community’s awareness and knowledge about reparations. They’ve announced a commission-sanctioned series of musical events called Rhythm, Rhyme and Reparations to take place over two months, in a safe, non-threatening atmosphere at the Mohart Multi-Purpose Center, 3200 Wayne in KCMO.
The first event, scheduled for Sun., April 21, at 4 p.m. will feature old school R&B music from the 70’s era. The live musical performances will feature local talent including:
The Band Oasis – a four-piece group who specialize in playing and singing heavy harmonies from the ’70s, and
The B-Side KC Band – a four-piece rhythm section backing three soul-satisfying singers.
The second event in this two-part series will be Sun., May 19, at 4 p.m. and will feature hip-hop with an option to expand the genres to gospel and jazz. Local talent will be expected to fill the bill again.
These events will highlight a small sample of some of Kansas City’s plethora of local musical talent.
Both events will feature a rally-type atmosphere with awareness and education about reparations being a primary objective. Questions about reparations will be addressed via presentations, displays and posters.
The events will be free, however, donations will be encouraged to help offset costs. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
Organizations wanting to participate should reach out to Justice Gatson or Ms. B at 816-399-4222.
