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TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum

TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum The Kansas African American Museum endeavors to make the African American experience relevant and re We welcome your enthusiasm.

The Kansas African American Museum endeavors to make the African American experience relevant and resonant to every Kansan. From an annual MLK Celebration to A Tribute to Trailblazers, we offer something for everyone. Once a month we host a program for seniors called β€œSenior Wednesday.” The program is typically tied to current exhibits. These days, designed for active seniors in our community, and

are a great way to involve them in our history programming. There are great opportunities to volunteer at TKAAM, from a few hours a week to special events. "Soar Saturdays” provides fun and educational opportunities for the entire family, on the first through the fourth Saturday of each month.

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Photos from Wichita Public Schools's post
12/01/2022

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We had a wonderful time with Gardiner 2nd grade students, ARISE and A Visit to the Museum inspired by a wonderful book w...
12/01/2022

We had a wonderful time with Gardiner 2nd grade students, ARISE and A Visit to the Museum inspired by a wonderful book written by Dr. Lona Reeves! Thank you for the partnership and volunteers/staff who made this educational event special!

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their generosity to remain connected and support thei...
11/29/2022

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their generosity to remain connected and support their communities.

Support The Kansas African American Museum this GivingTuesday to help us continue to pour into our community!

Give Now at tkaamuseum.org

The TKAAM Board of Directors and Staff would like to share our thanks and gratitude to our members, community, volunteer...
11/23/2022

The TKAAM Board of Directors and Staff would like to share our thanks and gratitude to our members, community, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and supporters for sharing in our mission and vision! We are grateful for the opportunities to serve through our art, history, educational and cultural programs, projects, and events!

Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

From your friends at The Kansas African American Museum

The Kansas African American Museum will be closed Monday November 21 - Thursday November 24 in observance of Thanksgivin...
11/22/2022

The Kansas African American Museum will be closed Monday November 21 - Thursday November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving!

We will be open on Friday and Saturday with holiday hours from 12pm - 4pm and resume normal hours next week!

Enjoy your family, friends, food and all that you’re thankful for!

See You Tonight at 7 pm! πŸŽ‰The 2022 Trailblazers Hall of Fame
11/12/2022

See You Tonight at 7 pm! πŸŽ‰
The 2022 Trailblazers Hall of Fame

1 Day! Until Help us celebrate our Kansas TrailblazersHere's how to watch it...
11/11/2022

1 Day! Until
Help us celebrate our Kansas Trailblazers
Here's how to watch it...

2 Days! Special Thank You to all our Sponsors!!!Tune in to The Trailblazer Hall of Fame broadcasting event!
11/10/2022

2 Days! Special Thank You to all our Sponsors!!!
Tune in to The Trailblazer Hall of Fame broadcasting event!

Don't miss the 2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame broadcast11.12.22
11/10/2022

Don't miss the 2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame broadcast
11.12.22

3 Days! Gather your friends and family and tune intoThe 2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame broadcast event
11/09/2022

3 Days! Gather your friends and family and tune into
The 2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame broadcast event

ORDER TODAY!Order your 2022 Trailblazer Activity Book πŸ“–
11/08/2022

ORDER TODAY!
Order your 2022 Trailblazer Activity Book πŸ“–

Special Thank You! To our  sponsors
11/08/2022

Special Thank You! To our sponsors

πŸ“’Meet Dr. Kevass J. Harding 2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Honoree
11/07/2022

πŸ“’Meet Dr. Kevass J. Harding
2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Honoree

πŸ“’Meet Ambassador Delano Lewis 2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Honoree
11/07/2022

πŸ“’Meet Ambassador Delano Lewis
2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Honoree

πŸ“’ Meet Roy Moye III 2022 Doris Kerr Larkins-Rising Star recipient πŸ†
11/06/2022

πŸ“’ Meet Roy Moye III
2022 Doris Kerr Larkins-Rising Star recipient πŸ†

πŸ“’Meet June E. Bacon-Bercy2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Honoree
11/06/2022

πŸ“’Meet June E. Bacon-Bercy
2022 Trailblazer Hall of Fame Honoree

ORDER TODAY!Order your 2022 Trailblazer Activity Book πŸ“–
11/05/2022

ORDER TODAY!
Order your 2022 Trailblazer Activity Book πŸ“–

Special Thank You! To our  sponsor Robert Brogden's Olathe Kia
11/05/2022

Special Thank You! To our sponsor Robert Brogden's Olathe Kia

Special Thank You to all of our Sponsors!!!Tune in to be a part of the Trailblazer Hall of Fame Event!
11/04/2022

Special Thank You to all of our Sponsors!!!
Tune in to be a part of the Trailblazer Hall of Fame Event!

Congratulations to the 2022 Trailblazer Honorees πŸ†
11/04/2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Trailblazer Honorees πŸ†

Mark your calendar πŸ“† 2 Weeks until Trailblazer Hall of Fame Event
10/29/2022

Mark your calendar πŸ“† 2 Weeks until Trailblazer Hall of Fame Event

I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, ...
09/25/2022

I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement, 1960–1970 displays a wide range of photographs taken by amateurs, local photojournalists, and internationally known photographers. Together, they provide a vivid visual story of the evolution of the civil rights movement and shed light on the movement’s integration in the daily living in the American South.

I AM A MAN is on display at The Kansas African American Museum from September 3 - October 22, 2022. Come take a look at this striking traveling exhibit before it’s gone.

Watermark Books & Cafe in partnership with The Kansas African American Museum is thrilled to have an event with Kwame Al...
09/25/2022

Watermark Books & Cafe in partnership with The Kansas African American Museum is thrilled to have an event with Kwame Alexander, bestselling author of 36 books. Kwame's newest book is a middle-grade novel entitled The Door of No Return follows the 11-year-old Kofi Offin, and is historical fiction.

This event will take place on Wednesday, September 28th at 6pm at Crown Uptown in Wichita, KS, and is ticketed. Your ticket will come with a copy of the book, The Door of No Return. You also have the option of donating the book that comes with your ticket to a student at Mead Middle School in the USD259 district for Watermark's Authors-in-Schools program. Masks will be required while in line to have your book signed.

Register now at https://www.watermarkbooks.com/event/event-kwame-alexander-crown-uptown

Meet the Cast of Canaan!Meet π΄π‘™π‘Žπ‘› π·π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘€! 𝐀π₯𝐚𝐧 πƒπ«πžπ° is excited to be on this cast! This is my first play  and can’t wait t...
09/16/2022

Meet the Cast of Canaan!

Meet π΄π‘™π‘Žπ‘› π·π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘€!

𝐀π₯𝐚𝐧 πƒπ«πžπ° is excited to be on this cast! This is my first play and can’t wait to share my gift with you. He’s originally from Chattanooga Tennessee but was raised in junction city. He love all things entertainment and putting on a show for the people. Shows he’s been in include Godspell, Seussical the musical, South Pacific and ain’t misbehavin.

Meet the Cast of Canaan!Meet π·π‘Ÿ. π‘†β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘–π‘˜π‘Ž πΉπ‘–π‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘†β„Žπ‘œπ‘›π‘€π‘–π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘’π‘™ π΄π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘œπ‘›! 𝐃𝐫. π’π‘πšπ«πžπ’π€πš π…π’π¬π‘πžπ« is the Executive Director...
09/16/2022

Meet the Cast of Canaan!

Meet π·π‘Ÿ. π‘†β„Žπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘–π‘˜π‘Ž πΉπ‘–π‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘†β„Žπ‘œπ‘›π‘€π‘–π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘’π‘™ π΄π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘œπ‘›!

𝐃𝐫. π’π‘πšπ«πžπ’π€πš π…π’π¬π‘πžπ« is the Executive Director/CEO of Rise Up for Youth. She discovered her acting skills in Kentucky with roles in both Once on this Island and Beauty and the Beast.
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A senior at Northeast High School and a member of the Thespian Society, π’π‘π¨π§πŒπ’πœπ‘πšπžπ₯ π€π§ππžπ«π¬π¨π§ has had roles in a number of performances, including The Lion King (as Mufasa), Alice vs. Wonderland, Crazytown, and Bonnie and Clyde. This focused young man shines on the stage!

Meet the Cast of Canaan!Meet πΊπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘”π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ πΆπ‘œπ‘™π‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘†β„Žπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘™π‘’π‘¦ π‘†π‘šπ‘–π‘‘β„Ž!After serving in the Armed Forces for over 25 years, π†π«πžπ π¨π«π²...
09/16/2022

Meet the Cast of Canaan!

Meet πΊπ‘Ÿπ‘’π‘”π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ πΆπ‘œπ‘™π‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘†β„Žπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘™π‘’π‘¦ π‘†π‘šπ‘–π‘‘β„Ž!

After serving in the Armed Forces for over 25 years, π†π«πžπ π¨π«π² 𝐂𝐨π₯𝐞 currently serves as the CEO and Chairman of Good Life Company, LLC, a company he started in 2010. Mr. Cole has performed in numerous comedy events in Wichita as well as on cruise ships and other comedy venues around the country.
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𝐒𝐑𝐒𝐫π₯𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐦𝐒𝐭𝐑 serves in the Human Resources Department of Healthcore Clinic and loves being on stage.Her past experience includes performances at local venues including the Wichita River Festival, the Wichita Center for Performing Arts, and local churches.

WE’RE IN YOUR CITY!!! If you’re in the Kansas City & Overland Park Surrounding Area you want to make sure you get your t...
09/10/2022

WE’RE IN YOUR CITY!!! If you’re in the Kansas City & Overland Park Surrounding Area you want to make sure you get your tickets!!!!

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601 N Water Street
Wichita, KS
67203

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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(316) 262-7651

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Be a tourist right here at home with some of Wichita's most popular attractions offering discounted or free admission.

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U.S. Travel Association | Botanica | Sedgwick County Zoo | Wichita Art Museum | Old Cowtown Museum | Kansas Aviation Museum | Wichita Wind Surge | Exploration Place | Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum | TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum | Mid-America All-Indian Museum | Museum of World Treasures

Incredible new exhibits are headed to Wichita including Stingray Cove at Sedgwick County Zoo.

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Botanica | Old Cowtown Museum | Exploration Place | Wichita Art Museum | Mid-America All-Indian Museum | TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum | Mark Arts | Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum | Ulrich Museum of Art

We had the most amazing time supporting TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum on Saturday night at their first theatrical prodcution of Canaan. Our very own, Michelle Moe Witte had the opportunity to moderate a discussion with the playwright, Michah Aerial Watson.

What a fantastic event by TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum this weekend! Lexus of Wichita is proud to sponsor Canaan, a powerful coming-of-age theatrical production about a teenager and his community. 🎭

πŸ“Έ (L-R): Lexus of Wichita General Manager Scott Bolticoff; TKAAM Executive Director Denise Sherman; TKAAM Board Member Charles Watson

Students in the drama club/classes have an incredible opportunity to see an original production, β€œCanaan” presented by TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum Thank you!
Vacancy Announcement: Executive Director of Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area (in KS and MO), Lawrence, KS

Freedom’s Frontier is seeking an Executive Director responsible for the overall management of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The Executive Director will be responsible for promoting awareness of and advocating for Freedom’s Frontier throughout the region. The Executive Director is primarily responsible for developing the resources necessary for the financial sustainability of the heritage area. The Executive Director directs the policy, development, programming, financial management, fundraising, marketing, operations, and government and community relations for the organization.

Minimum Requirements
β€’ BA or BS, additional education a plus.
β€’ Experience in fundraising and/or development.
β€’ Passion for history.
β€’ Preferred experience working with an organization that is engaged in historical tourism.
β€’ Excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
β€’ Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and social media.
β€’ Public speaking skills and ability to engage in moderate travel.
β€’ On occasion, may require work nights, weekends and holidays.
β€’ Demonstrated ability to achieve set performance measures and communicate effectiveness of programs to internal and external audiences.
β€’ Strong ability to work effectively with a board of directors to develop relationships to support the work of the National Heritage area.
β€’ A strong interpersonal skill set that demonstrates the ability to foster and preserve a productive work environment.

Full job description available at www.freedomsfrontier.org.

Applicants should send a resume, salary requirements and a statement of interest/qualifications via email to [email protected] No phone calls, please.

Position open until filled.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area is an equal opportunity employer.
I had to create the change that I wanted to see in the world! - Michael E. McKinzy, Sr. -03-10-2022
I was born to change the world via EVoteTechnology:

1. Modernize America's voting technology
2. Eradicate voter fraud
3. Combat identity theft
4. Provide authenticating services to registered voters.

Michael E McKinzy Sr 03-10-2022
I began with just an idea, to be able to definitively identify a person on the spot in real-time, 1986, now over 30 years later, I have invented EVoteTechnology - The new American Revolution to modernize our voting technology, via USPTO patent number US11,263,853 issue date: March 1, 2022 inventor: Michael E McKinzy Sr
On this last day of Black History Month, we want to recognize all of our African American employees for their work for Sedgwick County, not just this month but year-round.

We also encourage people to visit TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum , hosting events throughout the year.
Kansas is a stop on this National virtual tour tonight at 7:00 p.m. We have a descendant from Nicodemus (Dr. JohnEllla Holmes) that is going to be on National call. We will also have a rural farmer on the call from Kansas. Will you sign up? Will you share this? You can share by copying the link and posting. We are heading toward a National March on Washington. Thank you
https://actionnetwork.org/events/feb-28-mobilization-tour-tx-ok-la-ak-ks?source=direct_link&
Dr. John Brooks Slaughter, M.S. ’61, was inducted into the TKAAM - The Kansas African American Museum Trailblazers Hall of Fame in 2021. The engineering/sciences trailblazer is one of five leaders recognized for their determination and triumphs. Read more here: http://ow.ly/3X9p50HYeFF.
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