We believe in fostering a dynamic and vibrant learning environment and creating culturally competent citizens by engaging our campus and our community in thought-provoking discussions about issues that matter.
Our Signature Series
We bring high-impact thought leaders who upend the status quo from the national stage to share ideas and insights on issues of social justice and equity with our campus community.
César Chávez Lecture
Lectures to inspire UMKC students, staff, faculty and the Kansas City community to continue the legacy of César Chávez’s tireless, nonviolent leadership.
An extension of the Women of Color Leadership Conference, this annual event gives high school girls an opportunity to learn from professional and collegiate women of color across UMKC and the greater Kansas City community.
We honor the contributions Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks made to furthering civil rights by bringing speakers to provide insight and advocacy to current civil rights issues.
