JuneteenthKC
2025 Impact Report
Celebrating Culture. Advancing Equity. Strengthening Community.
Funded by the Missouri Arts Council – House Bill 2012, Section 12.030
Administered by the Office of the Lt. Governor, State of Missouri
In 2025, JuneteenthKC proudly served thousands of community members across Kansas City and beyond by delivering culturally inclusive, accessible, and high-impact programming rooted in celebration, empowerment, and unity. These efforts were made possible thanks to the generous support of the Missouri Arts Council through funds remitted from House Bill 2012, Section 12.030.
With this support, JuneteenthKC continued its mission to elevate cultural understanding, expand access to creative expression, and create inclusive platforms where individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life could come together in celebration of shared history, resilience, and progress.
27,912
NATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
from across the nation participated in JuneteenthKC events
1,000+
HEALTH RECIPIENTS
individuals engaged in health booths and dental screenings
334
HOUSEHOLD RECIPIENTS
334 households (1,538 individuals) received healthy food + hygiene resources
200+
SMALL
BUSINESSES
Over 200 small and minority-owned vendors participated in JuneteenthKC events