The Wyandotte County Young Democrats will present a program on “Blacks in Politics” from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St., Kansas City, Kansas.
The Black History Month program will be given by Rashane Hamby, co-host of the “Hip Hop Environmental Report + All things Kansas City.” The program is presented by the Wyandotte County Young Democrats.
A panel discussion is planned. Panelists who are scheduled to participate include Kerry Gooch, former executive director of the Kansas Democrat Party; Khrystal, a local rapper, actor and activist; Alvin Sykes, a civil rights activist; Rachel Jefferson, executive director at Historic Northeast – Midtown Association and co-host of “hip Hop Environmental Report + All things Kansas City”; and Darnell Hunt, activist and candidate for the Kansas House, 49th District.
Josh Svaty, a gubernatorial candidate for Kansas, will be at the event, as well as Ethan Corson, executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party.
Members of the Wyandotte County Young Democrats must live in Wyandotte County, be a registered Democrat, and from age 18 to 35.
The meeting is open to everyone.
