Join us for a two-day Business Conference for Building Business Based Wealth. Day 1 opens Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at 10:00 am-4:30 pm with a serious look at how to build Businesses that produce Business Based Wealth. It's a Full Day of training and workshops for the Serious Black Business Owner. You'll learn proven strategies demonstrated in the lives of the panel of guest speakers.

Hot 103 Jamz and Gospel 1590 will broadcast live outside of Wal-mart Supercenter collecting donations of non-perishable food items, new/unwrapped toys valued at $10 or more, and cash to help families in need during the holiday season.
100% of all the toys, food, items, and proceeds will be donated to the recipient organizations who service hundreds of pantries, shelters, community centers, church's, and non-profits throughout the Greater Kansas City Metro area.

The Great KC Pet Expo welcomes anyone who loves animals and pets. Whether you're a current pet owner or just thinking about bringing a companion animal into your home, the Great KC Pet Expo is for you. It's a great event for family entertainment, inlcuding free contests and the largest pet-related trade show in the state. It's a must for your holiday shopping list! All pets are welcome!

This December, First Friday Film Series is hosting a screening of We are Superman. Kansas City has suffered from hyper-segregation for over 60 years. We Are Superman chronicles the story of Troost Avenue, which lies in the heart of KC. Troost draws a geographic line between black and white, rich and poor. A growing movement unites to transform Troost from a dividing line into a gathering place. On the corner of 31st Street and Troost Avenue, a community of people are battling against prejudicial legislation, exploitative corporations, and a stereotype that has stigmatized the urban core since the suburban revolution. This is the story of their work, their vision, and how they are no longer waiting for a Superman to save them.

The Mary L. Kelly Community Center invites you to join us as we dance the night away at our Salsa Night event!

There will be a LIVE Salsa performance by Hugo's Latin Movement followed by a Salsa dance lesson from Salsa instructor, Bird Fleming. Come join us for live basic Salsa introductory instruction, Salsa contest, raffles, and more!

We are checking out a new to us venue and band! Let's dance! Bayou on the Vine is a new creole venue with all the delicious libations and food you can handle! Turkey Bone and The Full Count is a new to us blues and soul band that we can't wait to boogie down with!

Winter is upon us so it's time to turn things up a notch...and before we used to "turn up" we use to get CRUNK. Enjoy DJ 2 Kosher blending everything from ATL anthems to West Coast Hyphy plus all things in between. There will be a specialty brunch menu and a bottomless mimosas option just for RnB attendees.

This Bachata Sensual Bootcamp is perfect for those who would like to learn or improve their bachata footwork, dance moves, turns, patterns, following, and leading techniques.

LBTQ+ Party with a Purpose!
90's Pajama Party at The G-Spot 
Feat. DJ Shorty.

Wear a pair! Share a pair! 
Come dressed in your favorite PJ pants & bring an extra pair to donate to a worthy holiday charity. Donations benefit Don Bosco Holiday Friends Program. 

It's back! Kansas City's Upscale event of the year. Get ready for the 4th Annual Divine 9 Holiday Affair. Hosted by Shay Moore, Hot 103 Jamz, Da Truth Band, DJ Diamond Diva and more. Way beyond a party, it's the 5 Room Entertainment Extravaganza, museum, art, dance, music, film and the city's ultimate, upscale groove.

Sip N' Sew Kansas City creates a safe space for Black textile crafters to come together and socialize while practicing the ancient art of sewing, quilting, and clothing creation. These gatherings operate on the communal model of Each One Teach One. Experienced participants work with inexperienced participants to increase the productivity of the whole group. Projects will include quilts, bags, clothing and other projects selected by the group.

Kansas City remains scarred from the wounds of slavery and Jim Crow.

Black Kansas Citians are more likely to be born poor, attend underfunded schools, and struggle with unemployment, under-employment, and low wages. They are more likely to experience violent crime like homicide. There exists a massive wealth and health gap between black and white Kansas Citians; life expectancy for the former is many years lower, and the infant mortality rate is twice as high. Black Kansas Citians are more likely to be pulled over by police, placed under threat of racial profiling, abuse and unnecessary force, and even death.

What can be done to address these and other challenges? Where do we go from here?