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Kansas City Leaders, Community Celebrate 94th Birthday of Civic Icon Alvin Brooks
Sunday, May 10, 2026
The Alvin L. Brooks 94th Birthday Host Committee, in partnership with Rockhurst University and Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City, on Wednesday hosted a landmark celebration honoring the life and legacy of Alvin Brooks.Held at The Alvin L. Brooks Center for Faith-Justice at Rockhurst University, the event was largely attended by a distinguished group of elected officials from the...