A guide to recurring African-American Cultural festivals in Kansas and Kansas City metro area, featuring food, music, vendors and arts.

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On what could only be described as a perfect summer weekend, Martha’s Vineyard — long a sanctuary of legacy, Black excellence ...

Chicago police officers carry Bernie Sanders, 21, to a police wagon from a civil rights demonstration at West 73rd Street and South Lowe Avenue in August 1963. He was charged with resisting arrest, ...

The administration is using the tools of the state to influence—even poison—how America’s racial history will be taught in ...

Black August, rooted in the legacy of George Jackson and Black liberation struggles, is now a month-long observance honoring ...

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation says grants range from $50,000 to $500,000.

Plans to build a $50 million museum in Huntington focusing on the African American community and their contributions to the town are moving forward. Officials with the Huntington African American ...

Ahead of Thursday's Juneteenth holiday, state Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago, said teaching "true American history" is essential to "help us ensure that the achievements of African Americans ...

The Growing Recognition of Juneteenth A growing number of African-American leaders are now advocating that Black people should celebrate Juneteenth instead of July 4th. Juneteenth, celebrated just a ...

Richmond brought the community together with an event that benefited local charities while offering participants a chance to learn about African American history along the running path.

On June 18, 2025, Tech hosted an early Juneteenth celebration in the Exhibition Hall. The event featured various speakers, music, dancing, and more. It was a beautiful commemoration of the spirit and ...