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Ann Peebles, “I Can’t Stand the Rain,” Makes St. Louis Native Shine

Ann Peebles was born in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and she was... 

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Bruce R Watkins Kansas City, Missouri Leader and Successful Black Entrepreneur

Bruce R. Watkins was Kansas City’s first African Ameriican... 

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Theron Watkins Father of Bruce R Watkins Kansas City, Missouri

Theron Watkins (1877-1950), or T.B. Watkins, a prominent African... 

Featured Landmarks

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First Black Church a Part of Rich African American History - Arrow Rock, Missouri

Brown Chapel Black Church Built by African American People in... 

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Kansas City’s Blue Room Makes You Relive History and Experience History at the Same Time

The Blue Room captures the spirit of Kansas City.  Jazz is apart... 

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Spirit of Freedom Fountain Erected in Honor of Bruce R. Watkins

 Spirit of Freedom Fountain      Cleveland Avenue and Brush... 

Black Missouri Headlines

UMKC African American History and Culture House

African American History & Culture House University of Missouri - Kansas City Fast Fact: Supports incoming freshmen and encourages... 

August 18, 2008 | Read the story »

Aquila’s Leo Morton is Appointed UMKC Interim Chancellor, Kansas City, Missouri

Leo Morton will serve as interim UMKC chancellor starting August 1, 2008.  He is currently chairman of the University of Missouri-Kansas... 

July 15, 2008 | Read the story »

Lincoln University Steppin in the Cafe - A Fraternity Step Show Tradition

Lincoln University has a main area called the cafe. And the stepping tradition has always been that the fraternities will stroll into... 

July 14, 2008 | Read the story »

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