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SUMMARY:The Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group Annual Black History Month Program 
DESCRIPTION: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 between Kansas City\, Kansas and Kansas City\, Missouri—differences that positioned Wyandotte County as the most progressive African American community in the United States by the early 1900s. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/the-greater-kansas-city-black-history-study-group-annual-black-history-month-program/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception for “Life of A Film Critic: As Told by Shawn Edwards”\n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/opening-reception/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Black Archives Hall of Fame.
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to recognize: \n\n\n\nJoanne Collins – Trailblazing Political LeaderOllie Gates – Legendary Founder of Gates BBQ \n\n\n\nThese extraordinary individuals have shaped our city\, uplifted our community\, and built legacies that continue to inspire generations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLet’s come together to celebrate their contributions and keep our culture alive. Seats are limited—reserve yours today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/2025-black-archives-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Food & Beverage,Performance & Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:"The Amistad Africans” 2025 Theme: African Americans and Labor
DESCRIPTION:\, 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 of Access and Engagement\, the Kansas City Museum\, and the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign (BAAC) of Weston will hold our monthly program/meeting in person with featured speaker\, Mr. Robert King\, board chair of Discovering Amistad. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/the-amistad-africans-2025-theme-african-americans-and-labor/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:movies & Speeches
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SUMMARY:KC Fire Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:New Short Term Exhibit: KC Fire!\nThis exhibit in partnership with the Kansas City Fire Historical Society will tell the story of the KCFD and the City’s Black Firefighters.\nPhotographs 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 more\, will be on display.\nThis is a once in a lifetime display of materials rarely seen in public. The exhibit will be on display in the Rotating Gallery of the Black Archives of Mid-America from December 2- December 29\, 2025 Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. \nThe Reception will include refreshments\, a trivia game on the history of KCFD history\, a chance to meet Paul Fergusson\, President of KCFHS and Ray Elder\, Historian of KCFHS\, a modern fire truck\, and weather permitting\, an antique fire truck. \n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/kc-fire-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Performance & Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Archives of Mid-America":MAILTO:info@blackarchives.org
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SUMMARY:KC Fire
DESCRIPTION:New Short Term Exhibit: KC Fire!\nThis exhibit in partnership with the Kansas City Fire Historical Society will tell the story of the KCFD and the City’s Black Firefighters.\nPhotographs 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 more\, will be on display.\nThis is a once in a lifetime display of materials rarely seen in public. The exhibit will be on display in the Rotating Gallery of the Black Archives of Mid-America from December 2- December 29\, 2025 Monday- Friday 9am-5pm. \n\n\n\n\n	More from the VOICE
URL:https://www.communityvoiceks.com/event/kc-fire/
LOCATION:Black Archives Of Mid-America\, 1722 East 17th Terrace\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charities & Causes,Children, Youth & Families,movies & Speeches,Performance & Visual Arts
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