and Trevor Doyal of Kansas City walk through the Power & Light District in 2012 during the 34th annual Pride Week. Samantha Aaron, of Overland Park, in a rainbow top, danced to the music with other ...

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The star of the Country Stampede Music Festival in Bonner Springs, Kansas, will no longer perform. But the show is rolling on.

This is a very accessible way to be a part of the artistic experience," said actor Phillip Shinn. "So much of life can be ...

Explore 50 years of Kansas City Pridefest with photos from The Star’s archive. Discover the history, growth, and celebrations of LGBTQ Pride in Theis Park.

Kansas City is buzzing with exciting Juneteenth celebrations, attracting thousands of participants despite the sweltering ...

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Missouri brewers celebrate Craft Beer Month with collaborations, highlighting the $1.2 billion economic impact and 8,000 jobs in the state.

A man and his vision, driven by a deep personal duty to ensure Black history was remembered, preserved and celebrated. Juneteenth in Kansas City is what it is because of Horace Peterson, III.