MLK Celebration: Prairie Village, KS

"I have a dream (home) Action and Celebration event," honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is sponsored by the Johnson County NAACP, Village Church, Stand Up for Black Lives Prairie Village, Prairie Village Diversity Committee and Race Project KC. At the MISSION CAMPUS SANCTUARY & WELCOME CENTER. Visit events page for details: https://www.villagepres.org/upcoming-events.html

Featuring guest speaker Jacob A. Wagner, Associate Professor, Director of Urban Studies, UMKC; co-founder of the Center for Neighborhoods.

The event will focus on civil rights issues and making Prairie Village more welcoming to diverse people groups. All ages are welcome. Guest speakers include Dr. Jacob A. Wagner, a UMKC professor, director of urban studies and co-founder of the Center for Neighborhoods. We'll also hear from the Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Prairie Village Mayor Eric Mikkelson, Race Project KC Students and the Shawnee Mission East Jazz Band Combo. Questions? Email lora.garrison@villagepres.org.