Monthly in person meeting with featured speakers, Ms. Cheryl Armstrong. She will share how an injustice perpetrated on a great uncle more than 150 years ago affected her family and a historic Indiana black settlement. She will also share about the diverse community coalition needed to erect and dedicate a historical marker and finally put […]
The Celia Newsome Legacy Foundation connects Celia's Story and her unfair trail in 1855 to modern social justice efforts.
Guest speaker will be Dr. Curtis V. Smith, an accomplished author and historian, and a retired Professor and Dean at the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Dr. Smith’s presentation,“Kansas City, Kansas: Cultural Rhythms in Ragtime and Jazz,” brings the discussion to our local area and will deliver a groundbreaking contribution to ethnomusicology by uncovering four key cultural distinctions […]
Opening Reception for "Life of A Film Critic: As Told by Shawn Edwards"
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!
, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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