The Independent

Featuring the presentation of the 2023 BOTAR class, the escorts, and royal escorts. Cocktails, the formal presentation, dinner, and dancing will be held at this black-tie event. BOTAR: Supporting the American Royal and its role in promoting agribusiness in the Kansas City region by providing financial support for scholarship and educational programs. BOTAR links Kansas City’s […]

Enjoy a gourmet dinner followed by breathtaking performances by the UMKC Conservatory’s talented students and internationally acclaimed faculty.  UMKC Conservatory; An educational community that advances creativity, performance, scholarship, and learning in the arts. We are a vital partner in Kansas City’s rich cultural environment, providing the highest level of professional instruction and an extensive array […]

This occasion is an opportunity for you to recognize a mentor to whom you owe part of your success - that special someone who took the time to make a positive difference in your life. High Aspirations; Raising African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually, emotionally, socially, […]

This 3.1-mile urban hike will go through Kansas City's east side, a historical racial and economic dividing line. Learn our past, reflect, and unite as one city! Reconciliation Services; To address the root causes and symptoms of poverty and trauma in our city, Reconciliation Services engages with individuals to promote dignity by increasing personal well-being, foster […]

Get ready for a night filled with art, music, dancing, and an open bar with delectable bites. Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA); To improve the lives of those impacted by sexual abuse and assault and prevent sexual violence in our community.