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Wednesdays and Thursdays, through March 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Racism is a Public Health Crisis Engagement Sessions, location changes each session. Join the Unified Government Public Health Dept.as they gather community feedback and support, to advocate for a UG budget that adequately funds programs, policies, and initiatives to address systemic racism in Wyandotte County. Facilitated by community organizer and activist Dr. Caleb Stephens. FREE transportation provided. RSVP two business days ahead of the event. FREE on-site childcare and FREE dinner for all attendees. Next four dates and locations: March 1.KCK Public Library, South Branch (conducted in Spanish) and March 2, Bonner Springs Community Center, March 8, Carl Bruce Middle School, March 9, Eisenhower Middle School. https://bit.ly/3Jr2FA0.
Sat., Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. – Annual Black History Month Luncheon, The Black Archives of Mid-America, Pierson Auditorium,UMKC, 5100 Rockhill Road. Keynote Speaker: Academy Award-winning film director and screenwriter Kevin Willmott. Cost: $65+. Tickets at https://bit.ly/3RlKL3W.
Sat., Feb. 18, 5:30 p.m. – 31st Annual Black History Celebration and Scholarship Banquet, Memorial Hall, KCK, 600 N. 7th St. Trfy. Cost: $80+. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3YefwJZ.
Sat. Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m. – Kendra Gives Back, Kansas City Country Club Plaza. Kendra Scott stores will also be hosting “Kendra Gives Back” events throughout the month to benefit Black community causes right in their neighborhood. Come and meet local artist Taylar Sanders. Enjoy Sips & Sweets while you shop her assortment of paintings while Taylar does live painting in-store. FREE. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X233IH.
Sun. Feb. 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Unified and Never Denied, Quindaro Community Center, 2726 Brown Ave. The KCK NAACP Branch invites youth to their Black History Program event. Brandy Patterson will be the program host, followed by program participants Chris CNote Nickens and more. Praise dancers will also perform. Light refreshments will be served.
Sun., Feb. 19, 7-11 p.m. – Royal Comedy 2023, Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th St., Suite 100. Comedians Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Lavell Crawford & Special K will fill the stage with laughter. Cost $99+ Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/3XQaXpx.
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