Celebrate Culture Together at the Northland Ethnic Festival

Join us April 11, 2026, for the Northland Ethnic Festival featuring food, exhibits, and performances. Plus, save the date for Juneteenth on June 6.
Celebrating Black History Month and the Legacy of Parkville’s Banneker School

Banneker School in Parkville, Missouri is a tiny historic schoolhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Black History Month reminds us to honor the achievements and stories of Black Americans, both nationally and locally.
Banneker School and Historic Foundation to Celebrate 140 Years with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

You are invited to join us on October 25, 2025 at 10am to celebrate the restoration and history of Banneker School Foundation and Historic Site.
Second Annual Jazz and Folk Festival
A night of Jazz and Folk music to benefit the Banneker School Foundation. Featuring Jazz singer Vanessa Thomas and other great performers!
First Gold Sponsor for the Jazz & Blues Festival
Thank to the Parkville Rotary for being our first Gold Sponsor! We are so excited to have them join this great event.
Northland Ethnic Festival 2024

Join us for a day of culture with great entertainment, cuisine from around the globe, shopping and opportunities to meet people from across the world who now call the Kansas City region their home. Event Information: April 13th at Staley High School, 10 am to 4 pm For more details, please visit their website at: […]
First Annual Juneteenth Jazz & Blues Festival 2024

The Jam Magazine wrote an article about the First Annual Juneteenth Jazz and Blues Festival happening June 8, 2024.
Angeline Washington Elementary School Groundbreaking
This school will be a symbol of progress, success, inclusivity, celebration, community, and that “more is possible” to our students and staff and within the Park Hill community and beyond.