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Celebrate Black History with Linwood Heritage Week: Feb. 21-26

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Linwood Heritage Week is a chance for us to celebrate the rich African American culture and presence in Kansas City while learning, supporting and growing together. 

 

Events are scheduled from February 21-26 and are free unless specified otherwise.

  • Monday, Feb. 21: Afro-Fusion Dance with Live Drumming, 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 22: I Dance With De - Line Dance and Two-Stepping, 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 23: What's Cookin' Linwood - Facebook Live, 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 24: Luncheon and Panel Discussion about Fairyland with Erik Strafford of KC Tour Company, noon, $10 for members, $15 for community participants. Click here to register.
  • Thursday, Feb. 24: Financial Literacy Class presented by Arvest Bank on Zoom, 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 25: College and Career Fair, 3-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 26: Buy Black Expo, noon to 5 p.m.

 

For questions or additional information, please call the Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center at 816.923.5675 or email Linwood@KansasCityYMCA.org.

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