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  • Small Business Saturday

    KC GIFT 5008 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Shop local, connect with community, and invest in the growth of Kansas City’s Black businesses.

  • KC Fire

    Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

    New Short Term Exhibit: KC Fire! This exhibit in partnership with the Kansas City Fire Historical Society will tell the story of the KCFD and the City's Black Firefighters. Photographs and uniforms from within the Black Archives Collection will be on display, with multiple items from KCFHS, including game well boxes, helmets, photographs, nozzles, and […]

    Free

  • KC Fire Opening Reception

    Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

    New Short Term Exhibit: KC Fire! This exhibit in partnership with the Kansas City Fire Historical Society will tell the story of the KCFD and the City's Black Firefighters. Photographs and uniforms from within the Black Archives Collection will be on display, with multiple items from KCFHS, including game well boxes, helmets, photographs, nozzles, and […]

    Free

  • ALL SCHOOL REUNION & SAGITTARIUS INVASION

    The Royal Mansion Event Space 6240 Raytown Trafficway, Raytown, MO, United States

    A REUNION OF ALL HIGH SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES MIXED WITH CELEBRATION OF SAGITTARIUS! By The Steppers of KC

  • Holiday Retail Market

    KC GIFT 5008 Prospect Ave., Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Find unique gifts, enjoy festive fun, and get FREE pictures with Black Santa!

  • In My Jazz Era: Holiday Pops

    Enjoy an intimate setting with festive drinks and tunes you know and love jazzed up by KCJO! Tom’s Town will be transformed into Tinsel Town, a two-level holiday wonderland where festive spirits come alive! Join us upstairs for delicious holiday-themed craft cocktails, cozy decor, and the ultimate seasonal ambiance.

  • “The Amistad Africans” 2025 Theme: African Americans and Labor

    Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

    , the GKC Black History Study Group, along with our institutional members, the National World War I Museum & Memorial, Clay County African American Legacy, Inc., the Plaza Community Christian Church, the Kansas University Medical Center Office of Impact & Belonging, The UMKC SPARK Flossie Pack Center for Lifelong Learning, the William Jewell College Office […]

  • 2025 Black Archives Hall of Fame.

    Black Archives Of Mid-America 1722 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, United States

    We are proud to recognize: Joanne Collins – Trailblazing Political LeaderOllie Gates – Legendary Founder of Gates BBQ These extraordinary individuals have shaped our city, uplifted our community, and built legacies that continue to inspire generations. Let’s come together to celebrate their contributions and keep our culture alive. Seats are limited—reserve yours today!

  • 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Service

    The Community Christian Church 4601 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri

    This event will bond, heal, enlighten and build peace and reconciliation. Kingian principles for justice and reconciliation will be lifted. Faith leaders Bishop Frank Douglas, Dr. Sofia Khan, Rabbi Talia Kaplan and Mark Johnson speak and bring religious dialogue, common ground and understanding. Iconic and lauded journalist and change agent Lewis Diuguid is special guest. […]

  • UMKC Dr Martin Luther King Jr 28th Annual Holiday Observance

    From vision to action: entrepreneurship purpose and commitment. We will explore how Dr. King's legacy of justice, economic empowerment and service continues to inspire purpose-driven leadership today. Continental breakfast provided. Featured speaker Chris Goode, founder and CEO Ruby Jeans Juicery

  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speaker Program & Nature Walk

    Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, United States

    9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Check-in, registration, and warm refreshments at the Cultural Center. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Keynote address and opening plenary. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. A guided nature walk along Brush Creek, focusing on the connection between humans and nature. The walk is led by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service […]

    Free

  • KCK MLK Holiday Celebration

    Memorial Hall 600 North 7th Street Trafficway, Kansas City, KS, United States

    A pre-service program begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by the main celebration at 11:00 a.m. This event is a long-standing partnership between the Baptist Ministerial Alliance, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/KCK, and the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office.  Youth Praise Dancers, KCK Community Orchestra and other invited guests.  MLK Mass Choir, Rosie’s Dance Studio, […]

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