Happy Monday, Kansas City!
Today starts the first full week of Black History Month. We look forward to keeping you informed and sharing stories out of KC all month.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Black Wings aviation exhibit arrives in KC
- Meet Venessa Huskey and Donna Peyton, Jackson County’s vibrant voices
- Enjoy the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for free all February
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CULTURE
Smithsonian ‘Black Wings’ Aviation Exhibit Lands in KC Feb. 4
Learn about the history of African Americans in flight through this stirring collection of historical and contemporary photographs, first-hand interviews, and inspiring stories of triumph and tragedy. The exhibit will be at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center for three months starting Feb. 4.
Question: Which president had a group of advisors called the Black Cabinet?
A. Jimmy Carter
B. Bill Clinton
C. George W. Bush
D. Franklin Roosevelt
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
VIBRANT VOICES
Jackson County Legislator Turns Retirement Into Platform for Change
Jackson County Legislator Venessa Huskey has transformed what could have been a quiet retirement into an impactful period of public service, highlighted by her co-sponsorship of legislation freezing property taxes for seniors and her work preserving civil rights history.
Read about Venessa’s impact on the community
A MESSAGE FROM KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE
Dive into the heartwarming and thought-provoking world of Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson, a poignant play that explores the complexities of family, sacrifice, and resilience.
VIBRANT VOICES
Twice-Retired Jackson County Legislator Donna Peyton Led Push for Senior Services Fund
Donna Peyton could have settled into a quiet retirement after 26 years with the U.S. Postal Service. Instead, she chose a path of continued public service that led to her recent selection as vice chair of the Jackson County Legislature.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Free Admission Returns to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum This February
The Kansas City Royals and their charitable foundation will cover admission costs at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum throughout February, marking the fourth consecutive year of free access during Black History Month.
How much did the Royals contribute?
Parade Park Home Redevelopment Project Receives $15.5M Federal Grant
KC Bans Discrimination Against People with Criminal Records
Nineteen National Civil Rights Leaders Meet In Wake Of Trump Executive Orders
Will Missouri be next to ban diversity initiatives in state government? It’s a hot political topic among some Republicans who want such efforts out of places receiving government funding. (Missourinet)
Trump and Mexico’s president say tariffs will be delayed for one month after talks. Mexico agreed to ramp up security at its border. (NBC)
Kendrick Lamar Dominates The Grammy Awards. The rapper’s summer smash won three Grammys before the telecast even began. (The Root)
Trivia Answer: D. Franklin Roosevelt. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Black Cabinet” was an informal group of African American advisors who worked to ensure that African Americans received equal access to federal benefits and employment opportunities during the New Deal era. Some notable members included:
Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of the National Council of Negro Women and Director of Negro Affairs in the National Youth Administration and Robert C. Weaver, Economist in the Department of the Interior and later the first Black cabinet secretary.
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