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💔 Rest in Power, Nikki Giovanni. Your words live on in our hearts forever. 📚 What was your favorite work or quote by Nikki Giovanni? Let’s celebrate her legacy together in the comments below. #NikkiGiovanni #RestInPower #PoetryLegend #BlackArchives

🎖️ Join us for The Buffalo Hero of WWI: The Wayne Miner Story! Honoring the bravery of Wayne Miner, an African American hero from Kansas City who served in WWI. 📅 Nov 8 (11 AM) & Nov 9 (7 PM) at the Gem Theater. Don’t miss this powerful tribute! #WayneMinerStory #WWIHero

🛠️ This Labor Day, as we honor the contributions of workers across the nation, we also reflect on the crucial role African Americans have played in shaping the labor movement and the ongoing fight for equality. ow.ly/t5ll50TcvQn #LaborDay #BlackArchives #LaborRights

🏀🔴 Tune in NOW for the live Stop The Violence Basketball Tournament! 🔴🏀 🔴 Watch Live: youtube.com/live/S8PMO_Uy9… #StopTheViolence #BasketballTournament #LiveNow #CommunityUnity Don't miss out on this exciting event! 🏀🎥📣

Great article on the late Kansas City civil rights icon Alvin Sykes, telling his life story in a new book. ow.ly/3Tay50SmKwB #KansasCity #AlvinSykes #BlackArchives

The Binding Us Together Documentary of Alvin Brooks at the Screenland Theater is SOLD OUT! Thank you all for your support.

✨Join us at the Black Archives of Mid-America for our Model Workshops on June 8th and 15th! ✨ ✨Aspiring models ages 16-25, this is your chance to learn from industry professionals and hone your skills. Don't miss out! ✨ #ModelWorkshops #BlackArchives

📚Bring your young people and join us for "Unbound: Championing Diversity Through Literature" as we discuss banned books with the youth! 📖 🗓️ Date: June 5, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Black Archives 📚 Ages: 7-14 Don't miss out on this empowering event!

✨ This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day from all of us at the Black Archives. 🌟 #MemorialDay

Summer Leadership Academy starting soon!

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📣 Step into the remarkable life of Alvin Sykes at the Black Archives exhibit! 📣Discover his inspiring legacy from May 15th to 31st, 2024. 🗓️ Visit us at 1722 East 17th Terrace, KC, MO 64108. Admission is FREE! Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity!

Looking for summer opportunities for your young people? Checkout this aamazing resource. #Summer #Youth #activity

"Did you know? Our meeting rooms are perfect for hosting your next gathering or event. From workshops to presentations, we've got you covered. Book yours today and make your next meeting memorable! blackarchives.org/facility-renta… #MeetingRooms #EventSpace #BlackArchives"

"Rise and shine! ☀️ Don't let the time change slow you down. Kickstart your week with a visit to the Black Coffee Shop for a morning pick-me-up and a tour of our inspiring exhibits! #MondayMotivation #BlackArchives"

The Sewing Family and Liberty Bank & Trust invites you to a celebration of the founder of Douglass State Bank, the first Black bank in the Midwest, with a mural by famed Kansas City artist Hank Smith. Please RSVP as early as possible! Click here to RSVP: bit.ly/SewingMural

📚 Calling all educators, history buffs, and culture enthusiasts! 🎉 Join us for the "Wide-Open Town" workshop series exploring KC's Jazz Age and Great Depression history. Perfect for teachers, librarians, and more. Stipends available. Apply now: midwest.umkc.edu/neh-wide-open-…

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." - Maya Angelou Let this wisdom from the great Maya Angelou inspire your week ahead! 💪🏾✨ #MondayMotivation #BlackArchives

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay #Inspiration #Equality

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