The guest speaker at this year’s Black History Banquet will be Reginald Robinson, professor and director of the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas.
The 23rd annual Black History and Scholarship Banquet will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Reardon Convention Center, 500 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
The Unified Government Black History Committee is the host of the event.
Robinson will speak on “Strengthening America Through Education and Black Culture.”
The former president and CEO of the Kansas Board of Regents, Robinson has held many leadership posts at the state and federal level.
At the Black History Banquet, the achievements of African-Americans and organizations will be honored. Funds are being raised for educational scholarships.
Also at the event, Kansas City, Kan., native “B-Rich,” a comedian, will serve as host. There will be live entertainment from Da Truth Band and singing by the Smith sisters.
Tickets are $40 per person or $400 for a table of 10. For more ticket information call 913-573-5506 or email [email protected].
– Information from Unified Government newsletter