Stories tagged "African American History": 6
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Kansas City Missouri 18th & Vine Eblon Theater
Homer Eblon constructed the Eblon Theater as a vaudeville and motion picture theater in 1923. It had a seating capacity of one thousand and included restrooms, uniformed ushers, and an overhead cooling system. It was home to the Eblon Orchestra,…
Kansas City Missouri 18th & Vine Mutual Musicians Foundation
Perhaps one of the most well-known aspects of the 18th and Vine District is its significant role in the development of Kansas City's jazz scene. 18th and Vine was the home for many nightclubs, music halls, theaters, and restaurants where jazz…
Kansas City Missouri 18th & Vine Lincoln High School
"The Kansas City Call" was very significant in the fight for equal rights for African American citizens. It was a strong voice for change in society and within their community. Chester Franklin and Roy Wilkins fought hard for the black…
Kansas City Missouri 18th & Vine Lincoln Building
Following World War I until around 1930, the 18th and Vine area experienced a significant building boom. During these years, the district increased its reputation as a center for black commerce and entertainment and the black population increased by…
Kansas City Missouri 18th & Vine The Call
"The Kansas City Call," or simply, "The Call," was one of twenty-two newspapers published by Kansas City's African American community. It was founded by Chester A. Franklin and published on May 6, 1919, as a small four-page…
Chillicothe Missouri State Industrial Home for Girls
The State Industrial Home For Girls was approved by the Thirty-Fourth General Assembly of Missouri on March 30, 1887. Based on a cottage management plan and a domestic industry instruction program required by law, $50,000 was appropriated and the…