You are invited to the YWCA's "Meet the Author" series and book signing
THURSDAY, Feb 5th 7:00pm YWCA's Black Box Theatre
1017 N. 6th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
Black America Series-Kansas City
(Arcadia Publishing)
by Dr. Delia C. Gillis
University of Central Missouri
Dr. Gillis will share her passion and journey about writing and compiling the photos for this amazing look at Kansas City's African-American history. Along with the presentation, photos featured in Dr. Gillis' book will be on display that highlight Kansas City, Kansas' role. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
About the Author
Dr. Delia C. Gillis is the Director of the Africana Studies Center at the University of Central Missouri.
About the Book
Since 1803, when York, a slave in the Lewis and Clark expedition, stood on the bluffs overlooking Kansas City, African Americans have contributed to the city's rich history. Men and women like Tom Bass, Emily Fisher, Sam Shepherd, and Hiram Young built the region in slavery and in freedom. Musicians such as Julie Lee, Bennie Moten, Joe Turner, and Count Basie turned Kansas City into a jazz mecca in the 1920s and '30s. The professional class made their voice heard with the establishment of the Kansas City Monarchs baseball team, the Kansas City Call newspaper, and election of the city's first black mayor, Emmanuel Cleaver. With over 200 vintage images, Kansas City recreates this beautiful mosaic of African-American community.
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