At Miller Nichols Library, UMKC’s LaBudde Special Collections and Marr Sound Archives are home to thousands of resources documenting Black history.
LaBudde archivist Dr. Anthony LaBat said he has purposefully sought out collections from Black leaders and creatives...
Miller Nichols Library hosted the 16th annual African-American Read-In on Feb 15 to commemorate African-American literature and literacy.
Twelve people presented works of literature to an eager audience, ranging from songs, poetry, letters, and books. Some even read...
For the fourth February in a row, the Kansas City Royals Foundation is sponsoring free admission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) for all who want to visit.
The partnership, which is in honor of Black History Month, helped the museum welcome more than 16,000...
Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X,” starring two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, is an incredible film that delves into the life of the remarkable civil rights leader.
The 1992 film follows X as a young man as he enters a life of crime, his incarceration and his...
The African American Student Union (TAASU) works to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment for African American students by providing spaces and events to connect, share experiences and celebrate the culture.
February, Black History Month, will be filled with...
