04/01/2026
April 4, 2026
MAGIC MONTHLY MEETING
Location:
Event Information
MAGIC Monthly Membership Meeting
Bring the spirits of your ancestors....
Noon to 2 p.m.
Samuel K. Rodgers Propeller Building
https://www.facebook.com/MAGICKansasCity
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343907204148/?_rdr=p
When?
Saturday, Apr 4, 2026, 12:00 PM
Where?
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, 9th and Brooklyn, Kansas City, MO, USA
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00pm Business Meeting
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Speaker/Presenter. Mr. Larry Lester
Topic: Efforts to locate the grave site of Solomon Northup from “12 Years a Slave”
Come and listen to Larry Lester on some of the history regarding Solomon Northup. ‘What happened or may have happened to him?”
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“MAGIC” MARCH RE-CAP 2026
March was a very good month to celebrate and to explore new adventures. March was History of Women’s Month
IMPORTANCE & RELEVANCE
In this pivotal moment of history, we are called to confront a range of overlapping global challenges: climate change, economic insecurity, healthcare disparities, and threats to democratic participation. These issues are deeply intertwined – and women, particularly from marginalized communities, often experience their impacts most acutely.
Yet women have also led the charge toward lasting solutions.
“Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies, advancing economic justice, strengthening education systems, or building civic power – women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation. This theme affirms that shaping a sustainable future means fostering systems that support both people and the planet.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
• Honor: Celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental, economic, educational, and social justice movements.
• Educate: Raise awareness about the important historical and contemporary roles of women in shaping sustainable change.
• Inspire: Empower individuals and institutions on how to take action toward sustainability, equity, and justice in their own spheres of influence.
• Connect: Build bridges across generations, geographies, and disciplines to foster collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning.
• Envision: Encourage a long-term vision for our future where women’s leadership is central to thriving communities and a healthy planet.
March 7, 2026
MAGIC would like to thank Ms. Hellen Dunn and her family for presenting on her grandfather: Mr. Robert Smalls (1839-1915). His legacy is defined by his courageous escape from slavery, transformative political leadership during Reconstruction, and enduring influence on education and empowerment for Black Americans.
March 21, 2026
Midwest Genealogy Center
https://www.mymcpl.org › locations › midwest-genealogy-center
Library in Independence, MO
3440 S Lees Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055 ·
Mid-Continent Public Library
Back to Basics: Strengthening Your Genealogy Skills
Join MGC and the Missouri State Genealogical Association (MOSGA) for a one-day mini-conference focused on essential research skills. Whether you’re new to family history or looking to refresh your foundations, this program highlights core methods and strategies that every genealogist needs.
MEMBERS/FRIENDS,
UTILIZE THE LIBRARY, IT S ANY ADVENTURE ITSELF. GET A LIBRSRY CARD AND EXPLORE ALL YOUR GENEALOGY NEEDS / OR OTHER NEEDS AND WONDERS OF THE WORLD.
March 28, 2026
Members, friends, family members had another adventure on a day trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma to tour and explore the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The area is the Greenwood Rising Black Wall Street History Center, located in the heart of Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. The trip was well interesting, and all should try to visit Tulsa or other Historic Sites. Genealogy is History and Learning about where were or did our ancestors come from or visited.
MAGIC is still wanting to hear back from members, family, friends, regarding to their Genealogy history and we are here to give ideas, hopefully to breakdown Brick walls, etc Leave a message, note, whatever it will take for us to come together and share the past, present and future.
More to come and still looking for more presentations topics and presenters (hint, hint) If you or if you know someone, have them come and let’s get busy! Thanks for what you do and hope all is well.
Contact: Preston Washington, Pres email: prewas@gmail.com
Contact: Marilyn Phillips, V.P. of MAGIC
Cell: (816) 672-9058 email: ms_plips@yahoo.com
MAGIC WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED AS A SPEAKER/PRESENTER IN THE PAST, PRESENT AND IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR FAMILY WITH US. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT AND NOT BEING AFRAID TO TELL THE “STORY”.
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