Good morning, Kansas City!
We hope you had a good weekend you’re ready to dive into the week’s most exciting news. Let’s get into the headlines.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- KCK celebrates 913 Day this weekend
- Rachel’s Tea House reaches 25 years of service
- KC Sickle Cell Walk marks 15 years of legacy
- Kappa Kookout returns for another year
💡 Black Trivia Question: What year was the first Black History Month celebrated?
A. 1999 B. 1976 C. 1950 D. 1942
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
Parade, Pride, and Community: 913 Day Shines on Quindaro
Kansas City, Kansas showed off its pride this weekend as the community gathered for the annual 913 Day celebration, a day honoring Wyandotte County’s culture, history, and people.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
COMMUNITY
Rachel’s Tea House Marks 25 Years of Supporting Teen Moms
For 25 years, Rachel’s Tea House, Inc. (RTH) has been a lifeline for young mothers and their babies in Wyandotte County and the greater Kansas City area. Over the years, hundreds of girls and their children have benefited from RTH programs.
Learn more and celebrate with RTH
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We’ve created one place for you to see events happening around Wichita and the entire state. Check out The Link Up today, our new online calendar!
KANSAS CITY NEWS
Strolling for Sickle Cell Walk Marks 15 Years, Honors Legacy, Raises Awareness
The annual Strolling for Sickle Cell Fun Walk: Stepping Out for Sickle Cell returned to Kansas City, Kansas, on Saturday, Sept. 13, drawing more than 100 participants to the campus of Kansas City Kansas Community College.
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CULTURE
Kappa Kookout Brings Fellowship, Food, and “Nupey Mayhem” to Kansas City
Even with September temperatures, the annual Kappa Kookout drew a large crowd of fraternity brothers, family, and friends on Saturday at Longview Lake. The Kookout, promoted under the theme “Grilling, Chilling and Nupey Mayhem,” lived up to its billing.
See more photos from the event
Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
THEATER: The Color Purple. Indulge in a world of soul-stirring music and unyielding hope with The Color Purple, the award-winning stage musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. (Sept 17, 7pm)
MIXER: Liberated Grounds Mix & Mingle. Join Liberated Grounds for an evening of powerful connections and life-altering conversations. (Sept 18, 5pm)
FOOD: Food Truck Frenzy. Showcase your flavors, grow your fan base, and compete for cash prizes. (Sept 20, 12p.m.)
GALA: The Vision of Equity Gala. Join Kansas City G.I.F.T. for the Vision of Equity Gala, an extraordinary evening where Black excellence shines, purpose is elevated, and a powerful movement takes center stage. (Sept 20, 5p.m.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
A TikTok deal has finally been reached with China, the Trump administration says. A deal has been reached between the Trump administration and China to keep TikTok operational in the United States, administration officials announced Monday. (CNN)
Kansas City metro dominates list of top high schools in Kansas. Kansas’s top-performing high schools have been highlighted in a new ranking, and multiple schools on the list are in the Kansas City metro. (FOX)
Trivia Answer: B. 1976. The first Black History Month was celebrated at Kent State University in 1970, following a proposal by Black educators and the Black United Students in 1969, however in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, expanding the week-long celebration to a full month.
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