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Western University, the sole historically black university (HBCU) in Kansas, was hailed as the “Tuskegee of the West.” In celebration of the centennial year of Black History Month, scholar Bernard Harris explores the University’s origins and early educational mission in Quindaro, Kansas, and delves into the contributions of its vocational training program to the U.S. Army during WWI.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 p.m. Central
Zoom Conference
Free with RSVP
Register here: https://theworldwar.org/events/wwi-changed-us-victory-vocation-western-university-wwi
Hosted in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group and in conjunction with Civic Season.
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2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108
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