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2023 African American Read-In

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UMKC’s Annual African American Read-In is a celebration of African American literature and literacy.

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UMKC Libraries
Social Justice Book Discussion: A Disability History of the United States

Social Justice Book Discussion: A Disability History of the United States

UMKC Arts & Culture, Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

October is Social Justice Month at UMKC, and our 2022 social justice book is Dr. Kim Nielson’s “A Disability History of the United States.” Hosted by the UMKC Libraries, the annual Social Justice Book Discussion provides readers the opportunity to further the conversation regarding Dr. Nielson’s work and ideas. Join us for this virtual discussion […]

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UMKC Libraries
UMKC To Host the Burrell Foundation’s “ART of Being Me” mental health exhibit.

UMKC To Host the Burrell Foundation’s “ART of Being Me” mental health exhibit.

UMKC Arts & Culture, Engagement Month

The Art of Being ME movement features stories of individuals who face behavioral health challenges.

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ERCE UMKC Libraries
Triumph of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Civil Rights since WWII

Triumph of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Civil Rights since WWII

UMKC Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UMKC Cockefair Chair and members of the talented faculty at UMKC deliver short, engaging courses on national issues, Kansas City history and current events and literature and the arts. Join in to experience thoughtful analysis on a variety of subjects.

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UMKC Libraries
Rainbow Read-In

Rainbow Read-In

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Youth Programming

The Rainbow Read-In is an event with a crowd-sourced program. We invite you to attend as a listener, or to attend as a presenter to read, perform or share the work of historic and contemporary LGBTQIA+ creators.

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UMKC Libraries
UMKC Libraries African American Read-In

UMKC Libraries African American Read-In

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

The African American Read-In is a celebration of African American literature and literacy. Participate by reading excerpts from poetry, speeches, stories, songs, and other works created by African American authors and artists. Or, just come to listen, reflect, and enjoy the presentations. Join us on February 21, 2022 as a listener or a presenter!

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Library Literacy UMKC Libraries
Social Justice Book Discussion: Earth Democracy

Social Justice Book Discussion: Earth Democracy

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

Join the UMKC Libraries for a discussion of this year’s Social Justice Book and Lecture Series book, “Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace,” by Vandana Shiva.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion UMKC Libraries
A New Online Exhibit Brings Insight into the 1968 Kansas City Uprising

A New Online Exhibit Brings Insight into the 1968 Kansas City Uprising

UMKC Collaboration, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LaBudde Special Collections at UMKC, in collaboration with the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and Prospect Business Association, has put together an online exhibit highlighting the days following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Civil Rights Prospect Business Association UMKC Libraries
Saxophone Supreme: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker

Saxophone Supreme: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker

UMKC Arts & Culture, Collaboration

This exhibit, Saxophone Supreme, is a partnership between the American Jazz Museum and UMKC Libraries celebrating the Centennial of Charlie “Bird” Parker, one of the most influential musicians and composers of all time.

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Collaboration Kansas City History Music UMKC Libraries

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