Art on the Rise
Kansas City is filled with such vibrancy and beauty. It is notorious for its art scene. This March, The Women’s Center has events planned to shed light on some talented artists. We will be hosting…
Shanice Williams @ The Wiz Live!
By Matiara Huff Imagine being a 19-year old black actress debuting as the lead of an old-time classic story. Shanice Williams is a 19 year old actress that made her debut as Dorothy on NBC’s…
Fatima Williams
By Matiara Huff Fatima Williams is a name that not many people know, but her choreography is impossible to miss. This isn’t even an exaggeration, she has choreographed so many famous music videos it is…
The Sound of Valerie June
By Danielle Lyons The twang and power behind Valerie June’s voice is something rarely seen in today’s music industry. She refers her music as, “organic moonshine roots music.” Rolling Stone calls her style a mix…
Amanda Palmer and the Art of Asking
By Danielle Lyons Amanda Palmer got her start in the music industry in an indie band called, The Dresden Dolls. She has since been involved with many musical collaborations; her most successful endeavor being Amanda…
Americanah- A book discussion
By Thea Voutiristsas Join us for our book discussion, An Examination of Blackness in Multiple Worlds: A Discussion about Americanah by Chimamda Ngozi Adiche. Join us Wednesday, November 4th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the Miller…
Wiki Women Artists Edit-A-Thon at UMKC
By Thea Voutiristsas On Saturday, November 7th, come join us for our Wiki Women Artists Edit-A-Thon! The afternoon will be dedicated to adding more female artists to Wikipedia. No experience necessary. Light snacks will be…
Art Student Joins Women’s Center Staff
By Madelina Nuñez Hi everyone! My name is Madelina Nuñez and I am majoring in Studio Art and minoring in English with an emphasis in Writing. I am a conceptual artist dealing with issues of…
Meet Female Lighting Designer: Matiara Huff!
By Rocky Richards I was able to sit down and chat with Matiara Huff, a female lighting design student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Check out the interview below! What is your major? My…
Meet Dorothy Dandridge!
By Rocky Richards Have you ever heard of the term triple threat? Dorothy Dandridge is one of the first African American women to be recognized as a triple threat. From film and theatre to singing…