Culture, Bravery, Beauty and History.
Welcome To The Black Archives
Let’s Save Our Community
Join us on October 31st, 2025, at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City! We’re uniting with faith leaders, community activists, advocates, victims of violence, survivors, and families to transform awareness of trauma into ACTION.
Presented by The Black Archives of Mid-America in Kansas City in partnership with Jackson County COMBAT and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
When: October 31st, 2025 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Where: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
Learn more about saving our community by clicking here.
Let’s save our community!
Permanent Exhibit
With My Eyes No Longer Blind
The Black Archives’ permanent exhibit, With My Eyes No Longer Blind – titled after the Langston Hughes poem – traces the story of African Americans in the Kansas City from the days of the Lewis and Clark expedition to the mayor-ship of Emanuel Cleaver II.
EXPLORE OUR DIGITAL GALLERY
Discover exclusive items from our collection
Support Us
The Black Archives needs your support to continue to present the remembrances, reflections, experiences and historical contributions of African Americans.
Dr. Carma’s Corner
Visit Dr. Carma’s Corner and get content on the Black Archives, Kansas City, 18th and Vine and much more. You don’t want to miss out on the information that she will be sharing.