Black History Luncheon 2027
“Who’s in the Room: Honoring the Legacy, Advancing the Future of Entrepreneurship,”
WHO’S IN THE ROOM?
Honoring the Legacy, Advancing the Future of Entrepreneurship
Saturday, February 20, 2027 | 11:00 AM
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Featuring Sandra Finley
President & CEO, The League of Black Women
The room matters. Who’s in it matters even more.
For more than a century, African American entrepreneurs have built businesses, created jobs, strengthened communities and opened doors—often while overcoming racial and economic barriers designed to keep those doors closed.
Today, the landscape is changing again.
Corporate downsizing is reshaping careers. Technology is changing how businesses are created and scaled. New generations are redefining entrepreneurship, ownership and opportunity.
At the 2027 Black Archives of Mid-America Annual Black History Month Luncheon, we’re bringing generations together to ask an important question:
What legacy are we leaving—and what opportunities are we creating for the next generation?
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Our luncheon sells out every year. Reserve your seat, table or sponsorship early.
A CONVERSATION ACROSS GENERATIONS
Past. Present. Future.
This isn’t simply a luncheon. It’s an opportunity to bring established and emerging leaders into the same room for a conversation about where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going.
Together, we’ll explore more than a century of African American resilience and entrepreneurship—from breaking racial and economic barriers to navigating today’s changing corporate environment and creating new opportunities through business ownership.
And we’ll look ahead.
What does entrepreneurship look like in a world increasingly shaped by technology?
How do we make sure the next generation has access to the rooms where relationships, resources and opportunities are created?
What can established leaders teach emerging entrepreneurs—and what can the next generation teach us?
That’s the conversation.
And we want you in the room.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Sandra Finley
President & CEO, The League of Black Women
Acclaimed international speaker Sandra Finley will headline this year’s luncheon in a fireside chat led by an emerging influencer.
Finley is President and CEO of The League of Black Women and represented the organization at The White House Forum on Women & The Economy.
Her experience provides a powerful perspective for a conversation centered on leadership, economic opportunity, entrepreneurship and what comes next.
Following the fireside chat, attendees will have an opportunity to become part of the conversation through an interactive audience Q&A.
This isn’t just a conversation to listen to. It’s one to participate in.
COME EARLY. EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY.
Before the luncheon begins, guests are invited to network and experience the Black Archives Entrepreneurship Exhibition:
A Tribute to Black Excellence
Explore and celebrate African American entrepreneurial trailblazers past, present and future.
Connect with other attendees, test your knowledge, participate in activities and enter raffles for opportunities to win prizes.
Come early enough to experience the exhibition—and meet some of the people who will be in the room.
CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO BE IN THE ROOM
Whether you’re attending individually, bringing your organization or investing as a sponsor, there’s a place for you.
Individual Ticket — $135
Luncheon program, general seating and garage parking.
VIP Ticket — $275
Preferred seating, VIP Reception, VIP credential, enhanced networking experience and garage parking.
Heritage Table — $1,500
Bring eight guests—or use your table to bring the next generation into the room by inviting emerging leaders, entrepreneurs or guests of your choice.
Garage parking is included. Valet service is not included.
DON’T JUST ATTEND. INVEST IN THE ROOM.
Become a 2027 Black History Luncheon Sponsor
Your sponsorship is more than event visibility.
It’s an investment in the work of the Black Archives of Mid-America and our mission to collect, preserve, share and educate others about the rich history—and future—of African Americans in Kansas City, throughout the region and across the country.
It’s also an opportunity to demonstrate that your organization believes in entrepreneurship, economic opportunity, leadership and the next generation.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
PRESENTING — $25,000
Exclusive sponsorship • Premier table for 10 • Speaking opportunity • Premier recognition • 10 VIP Reception invitations • Commemorative gift • Garage parking
VISIONARY — $10,000
Premier table for 10 • Premier event recognition • 10 VIP Reception invitations • Commemorative gift • Garage parking
LEGACY — $5,000
Preferred table for 10 • Prominent recognition • 5 VIP Reception invitations • Commemorative gift • Garage parking
COMMUNITY — $2,500
Table for 8 • Event and digital recognition • 2 VIP Reception invitations • Garage parking
HERITAGE TABLE — $1,500
Table for 8 • Event recognition • Opportunity to bring emerging leaders and entrepreneurs into the room • Garage parking
Put your organization in the room—and help make room for someone else.
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WHO WILL YOU BRING INTO THE ROOM?
This could become one of the strongest pieces of the landing page because it ties directly to the Heritage Table idea.
You’ve reached a point in your career because someone opened a door, shared information, made an introduction, offered advice or gave you an opportunity.
Now you can do the same for someone else.
Purchase a Heritage Table and invite emerging entrepreneurs, young professionals or future leaders who need to experience the conversations, relationships and opportunities that happen when they’re in the room.
You can attend together—or purchase a table specifically to give others access.
Don’t just save them a seat. Help open a door.
[PURCHASE A HERITAGE TABLE — $1,500]
BE IN THE ROOM.
Saturday, February 20, 2027
11:00 AM
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Who’s in the Room: Honoring the Legacy, Advancing the Future of Entrepreneurship
Featuring Sandra Finley, President & CEO of The League of Black Women.
Tickets and sponsorships are available now.
Our Black History Luncheon sells out every year.
Don’t wait until February to decide you want to be there.