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SUMMARY:Black Wealth Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate and elevate Black wealth with a day full of empowerment\, education\, and community connection.\n\n\nWelcome to Black Wealth Fest!\nGet ready for the third day of Black Wealth Week KC\, presented by Echoes of the City: Roots & Rise\, an amazing day focused on building\, celebrating\, and sharing Black wealth like never before. This event is packed with inspiring talks\, networking opportunities\, and fun vibes — all designed to empower our community. This event is a dynamic showcase celebrating the creativity\, innovation\, and impact of Black-owned businesses across a wide range of industries. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs\, explore products and services\, build meaningful relationships\, and support economic empowerment within the community. The experience is designed to foster collaboration\, visibility\, and growth while highlighting the excellence and diversity of Black entrepreneurship. Don’t miss out! \nVendors Wanted \nWe are currently seeking Black-owned businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and service providers interested in showcasing their offerings to an engaged and supportive audience. Vendors will gain exposure\, networking opportunities\, and the chance to connect directly with potential customers and partners. Whether you’re looking to learn\, connect\, or just soak up positive energy\, Black Wealth Fest is the place to be. \nFor more information on becoming a vendor. \n\n\nStay Connected\nProudly presented as part of Black Wealth Week KC — a week dedicated to community\, empowerment\, and a holistic approach to building wealth beyond money. We invite you to experience all the events happening throughout the week\, and to join us for The Roots & Rise Honoree & Fundraiser Gala – our signature evening that concludes this celebration in honor of legacy\, leadership\, and impact. \n \nAbout Echoes of the City\nEchoes of the City KC is a Kansas City-based nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and community initiative dedicated to honoring local builders\, elevating community voices\, and creating spaces where culture\, leadership\, and collective wealth intersect. \n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/black-wealth-fest/
LOCATION:Palestine Senior Citizens\, 3325 Prospect Avenue\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64128\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Wealth Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us to connect\, collaborate\, expand your network\, spark new opportunities\, & celebrate Black business\, and community power.\n\n\nJoin Us for the Black Wealth Networking Mixer!\nLooking to connect with like-minded individuals and boost your network? The Black Wealth Networking Mixer\, Day 2 of Black Wealth Week KC presented by Echoes of the City: Roots & Rise is the perfect place to meet inspiring professionals\, share ideas\, and explore new opportunities! The evening will feature an informative panel discussion\, guided connections with a conversation concierge and meaningful networking in a relaxed\, welcoming space. Come connect\, share ideas\, and build relationships that move you forward. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your circle and celebrate success together. See you there! \n\n\nStay Connected\nProudly presented as part of Black Wealth Week KC — a week dedicated to community\, empowerment\, and a holistic approach to building wealth beyond money. We invite you to experience all the events happening throughout the week\, and to join us for The Roots & Rise Honoree & Fundraiser Gala – our signature evening that concludes this celebration in honor of legacy\, leadership\, and impact. \n \nAbout Echoes of the City\nEchoes of the City KC is a Kansas City-based nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and community initiative dedicated to honoring local builders\, elevating community voices\, and creating spaces where culture\, leadership\, and collective wealth intersect. \n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/black-wealth-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:The Blakk Co.\, 1108 E 30th Street\,\, Ste BB\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64109\, United States
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SUMMARY:The State of Black Wealth in KC
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive deep into the holistic wealth of Kansas City’s Black community\, exploring paths to prosperity and economic empowerment.\n\n\nThe State of Black Wealth KC – Black Wealth Week KC Opening Night\nPresented by Echoes of the City KC: Roots and Rise\n📍 Keystone Innovation District\, Kansas City\n📅 Monday\, February 23\, 2026\n⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM\n \nAbout This Event\nThe State of Black Wealth KC officially opens Black Wealth Week KC with an engaging\, powerful evening of community vision-casting\, education\, and collaboration. \nThis is not just a panel. \nThis is a community table. \nTogether\, residents\, leaders\, entrepreneurs\, advocates\, and institutions will explore what it truly means to build holistic wealth in Kansas City — across five essential pillars: \n• Mental Wealth — healing\, mindset\, and emotional well-being \n• Physical Wealth — health\, safety\, and access to care \n• Time Wealth — systems\, opportunity\, and access to resources \n• Social Wealth — relationships\, networks\, and collaboration \n• Financial Wealth — ownership\, investment\, and economic stability \n \nWhat to Expect\nCommunity Gathering (6:00–7:00 PM)\n• Networking and connection \n• Interactive Wealth Wall where guests share ideas\, commitments\, and visions for Kansas City’s future \n• Photo backdrop and resource tables \n• Light refreshments \nFormal Program (7:00–8:30 PM)\n• Welcome & Vision Framing \n• Echoes of the City + Black Wealth Week Opening Video \n• Community Panel Discussion featuring leaders across health\, business\, finance\, development\, justice\, and civic systems \n• Audience engagement and live reflections from the Wealth Wall \n• Black Wealth Week Pledge — a collective commitment to building stronger systems and opportunities for our city \nConnection Hour (8:30–9:00 PM)\n• Open networking with panelists\, organizations\, and community members \n• Learn about upcoming Black Wealth Week events and the Roots & Rise Gala \n \nWho Should Attend\n• Community leaders and advocates \n• Entrepreneurs and business owners \n• Educators\, health professionals\, and nonprofit leaders \n• Financial and civic partners \n• Students and emerging leaders \n• Anyone invested in the future of Black wealth and opportunity in Kansas City \n \nWhy This Matters\nBlack wealth is not just financial. \nIt is mental\, physical\, social\, and collective. \nThis evening is designed to move us from conversation to collaboration — and from vision to action — as we work together to build stronger systems\, deeper relationships\, and lasting opportunities across Kansas City. \n \nStay Connected\nProudly presented as part of Black Wealth Week KC  — a week dedicated to community\, empowerment\, and a holistic approach to building wealth beyond money. We invite you to experience all the events happening throughout the week\, and to join us for The Roots & Rise Honoree & Fundraiser Gala – our signature evening that concludes this celebration in honor of legacy\, leadership\, and impact. \n \nAbout Echoes of the City KC\nEchoes of the City KC is a Kansas City-based nonprofit dedicated to storytelling and community initiative dedicated to honoring local builders\, elevating community voices\, and creating spaces where culture\, leadership\, and collective wealth intersect. \n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/the-state-of-black-wealth-in-kc/
LOCATION:Keystone CoLAB\, 800 East 18th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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