SCLC Greater Kansas City Chapter

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🗳️ Together, let's amplify our voices and ensure everyone's voice is heard in the upcoming Municipal elections on APRIL 2, 2024. We're building a coalition to advocate for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Inviting all community members, organizations, and leaders to join us on February 24, 2024, from NOON-2pm at the Black Archives.

Let's make history together!

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Dexter King, the youngest son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King, has died after a battle with prostate cancer, The King Center announced on Monday (Jan. 22). King, 62, passed away at his home in California, according to reports.“

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

The 2024 SCLCGKC MLK Mass Celebration climaxed with our keynote speaker, Ajumu Webster. Ajamu delivered a powerful message drawing the connection between the local reparations movement and the international reparations movement! It was an eye opening message with the historical backdrop as to why Blacks are owed reparations! He returned to Kansas City from Ghana, West Africa to deliver his message entitled, “Is a Check Enough”. Thankful that SCLCGKC-GKC charter board member, Leon Dixon introduced Ajamu. We are forever grateful to brother Ajamu Webster!

Thank you to The KC Reparations Coalition for recognizing Dr. Howard and SCLCGKC for its work in the reparations movement! What a nice surprise! We are honored!!

The SCLC-GKC MLK Community Forum on Reparations for Black Kansas Citians led by Janay Reliford, Chair of KC Reparations Coalition and panelists from the Mayors Commission on Reparations including the chair, Terri Barnes- Housing, Madison Lyman- Criminal Justice, Dr. Linwood Tauheed- Healthcare & Economics
and, Cornell Ellis- Education answered many questions regarding the effort underway in Kansas City to secure reparations. They engaged the audience in what it might look like in the five injury areas. Mayor Lucas was present as well as other council representatives who gave their commitment to seek the necessary funding for this important work to continue.

Always thankful for the ministry of song through Rev. Alberta Walker! She blessed us with a powerful version of “His Eye is On the Sparrow!” She is also on the Board of Driectors of SCLC-GKC!

Liturgical Praise Dancer and Worshipper, Carol Collin’s as well as Anointed Worshipper, Ms. Bria Douglas blessed us with powerful ministries praising God!

The KC Boys and KC Girls Choirs led by Elder Mia Ramsey, Executive Director blessed us with their melodic voices and an inspirational message that spoke to our hearts! Grateful for their presence!

Congratulations to Ossco Bolton III, who was presented with the SCLC-GKC Community Service Award. He shared some encouraging words and wisdom about the crime and homicide rate in Kansas City! Thankful to his group, P.O.S.S.E. - Peers Organized to Support Student Excellence and Lil’ Cupid who performed the powerful rap “Alright!”

Well deserved Jermaine Reed! Congratulations!

SCLC Greater Kansas City Chapter held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday Mass Celebration at the Jamison Memorial Temple CME church. At 4 pm, there was a MLK Community Forum where this year the Mayor's Commission on Reparations and the KC Reparations Coalition spoke about the reparations movement in Kansas City! Excerpts from the Reparations film and documentary entitled "The Big Payback" was shown.

During the Mass Celebration at 6 pm, the keynote speaker was Ajumu Webster. Powerful message drawing the local reparations effort to the international effort! He returned to Kansas City from Ghana, West Africa. His message was entitled, "Is a Check Enough". Ossco Bolton, III & The New P.O.S.S.E (Peers Organized to Support Student Excellence) received the Community Service Award. Jermaine Reed received special recognition for his commitment in public service through community advocacy, his time on the City Council and civic entrepreneurship.

The worshippers and performers were phenomenal! Special thanks to all who participated!

Here are some black and white images from the evening of events.

Happening Now! Powerful SCLC-GKC MLK Community Forum on Reparations for Black Kansas Citians! The KC Reparations Coalition and Mayors Commission on Reparations are speaking to five injury areas: Education, Economics, Criminal Justice, Housing, and Health! Dr. King made it clear in his book, ‘Why We Can’t Wait’ when speaking about reparations that “…payment should be in the form of a massive program by the government…”

Kansas City, Missouri - The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City (SCLC-GKC) is announcing a change of venue of its historic and signature MLK Events today due to heating issues at its current host cite. Today's SCLC-GKC Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2024 4:00PM Community Forum and 6:00PM Mass Celebration featuring Keynote Ajamu Webster, Elder Mia Ramsey and the Kansas City Boys and Girls Choirs, along with the KC Reparations Grassroots Coalition, and performance by Lil' Cupid will take place at a new venue which is:

Jamison Memorial Temple CME Church
3115 Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, Missouri 64128
The Rev. Dr. Faith Allen, Host Pastor

We are excited to honor two deserving individuals at the 2024 MLK Mass Celebration on Monday, January 15th, 6 PM at new location- Jamison Memorial Temple CME! Mr. Ossco Bolton, III and the New P.O.S.S.E. (Peers Organized to Support Student Excellence) will be presented the SCLC-GKC Community Service Award! From being the leader of a gang called the South Side Posse to developing a youth organization, called the New P.O.S.S.E., Ossco is now a motivational speaker, trainer, youth/gang specialist, and trained mediator who has helped feuding families solve their conflicts. Also we are honored to give special recognition to Mr. Jermaine Reed. Jermaine Reed has spent most of his life involved in public service, through community advocacy, elected office, and civic entrepreneurship. Following his time on the City Council, Reed founded KGR Consultants, LLC, through which he leverages his city-government expertise to help a range of clients develop government-relations strategies. Come out and support this year’s honorees for their valuable contract to Kansas City!

Ajamu Webster has over 38 years of engineering experience with water and wastewater facilities, with emphasis on analysis and inspection, structural design, rehabilitation and renovation.

As a founding member of the Kansas City chapter of the National Black United Front, he served as ​Chairman from 1981 - 2019 and has helped negotiate an affirmative home lending agreement between NBUF and three area banks. He also has chaired both the Million Man March and the Thousand-Man March organizing committees. Additionally, Ajamu has supported the “Free South Africa” Movement by helping to organize boycotts against artists and entertainers who performed in South Africa in violation of ANC ban.

Ajamu serves ad the Chair Of The Board of Directors for WeDevelopment Federal Credit Union which is a community-owned, not-for-profit, financial institution and exists solely to serve the community in financial matters.

You don’t want to miss Ajamu Webster’s keynote address, “Is a Check Enough?”, at the 2024 SCLC-GKC MLK Mass Celebration, Monday, January 15th, 6 PM at NEW LOCATION. Jamison Memorial Teme CME - 3115 Linwood Blvd. , KCMO 64128.

Monday, January 15th, 6PM MASS Celebration!

We are excited for the MLK Mass Celebration and are looking forward to hearing a much anticipated keynote address from Brother Ajumu Webster who will be returning to KC from Ghana, West Africa to deliver - “Is a Check Enough?”
Also, we will be featuring Mia Ramsey and the Kansas City Girls & Kansas City Boys Choirs. You won’t want to miss inspirational songs by Rev. Alberta Walker and Ms. Bria Douglas as well as a moving liturgical dance by Ms. Carol Collins.

Monday, January 15th, 4PM MLK Community Forum & 6PM MASS Celebration!

We are excited for the MLK Mass Celebration and are looking forward to hearing a much anticipated keynote address from Brother Ajumu Webster who will be returning to KC from Ghana, West Africa to deliver - “Is a Check Enough?”
Be sure to join SCLC-GKC, for our annual MLK Community Forum - 4 PM at NEW LOCATION -
Jamison Memorial Temple CME at 3115 Linwood Blvd. KCMO 64128. This year we will feature the Mayor’s Commission on Reparations and the KC Reparations Coalition! Excerpts from the Reparations Film & Documentary “The Big Payback” will be shown!
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Let your voice be heard!

This year, the 2024 Inaugural Beloved Community Award did not name just one person or one organization but was presented to all those at the MLK Interfaith Service sponsored by SCLC Greater Kansas City Chapter and the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council who have the spirit of Dr. King and are working toward PEACE & RECONCILIATION in the beloved community of Kansas City.

These whom we honored today, represent people of various backgrounds, nationality, ethnicity, faith traditions, and religion –
The BELOVED COMMUNITY!

Pictured here: The beloved community.
Also pictured, Atty. Wesley Fields SCLC-GKC Board Chairman and GKC-IFC Chairman Alan Edelman.

This is an event you don’t want to miss! Join the beloved community with uplifting messages in the spirit of Dr. King, great music, heart felt prayers and welcoming fellowship! This year, SCLC Greater Kansas City Chapter and Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council are co-sponsors for the event and it will be hosted Community Christian Church.

The King Center describes beloved community as a global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. The King Center states the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human decency will not allow it. Racism and all forms of discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.

The pioneering work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrated that Kingian Nonviolence (Nonviolence365™) is the sustainable solution to injustice and violence in our world, ultimately leading to the creation of the Beloved Community, where injustice ceases and love prevails.

We look forward to our continued work together and hope to see you Sunday, January 7, 3PM!

SAVE THE DATE- Monday, January 15th, 4PM MLK Community Forum & 6PM MASS Celebration!

Join SCLC-GKC, for our annual MLK Community Forum at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. This year we will feature the Mayor’s Commission on Reparations and the KC Reparations Coalition! Excerpts from the Reparations Film & Documentary “The Big Payback” will be shown!
Please scan the QR Code to complete a survey!
Let your voice be heard!

Be sure to stay for the 6PM Mass Celebration! Brother Ajumu Webster will be returning to KC from Ghana, West Africa to deliver the keynote address - “Is a Check Enough?”

Tune in TODAY—December 30th at 12 noon to KPRT 1590 AM or 106.1 FM for the live radio broadcast of SCLC-GKC’s People Power in Motion hosted by Kevin Woolfolk, SCLC-GKC Director of Membership Engagement & Activism with guest, Janay Reliford, Chair of KC Reparations Coalition, to discuss Kwaanza sponsored by the National Black United Front- Kansas City as we lead up to the SCLC Greater Kansas City Chapter MLK Community Forum and Mass Celebration. The 2024 SCLC-GKC MLK Community Forum & Mass Celebration is Monday, January 15th, beginning at 4:00 PM at Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (2301 Linwood Blvd., KCMO 64110)!

Looking forward to seeing the community at the MLK Interfaith Service, hosted by SCLC-GKC and The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council on Sunday, January 7, 2024 -3PM at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St.,KCMO 64112!

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