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For more information visit, www. It would be remiss for me to begin this new era without saying thank you. Though I believe it is the inherent duty of any human being to understand the place and time they reside in, I am deeply touched by the many hands contributing to this communal archival project. I thank those who offered space, those who offered capital, those who offered affirmation, those who offered critique, those who offered love, and—above all—those Black queer Kansas Citians who believed so deeply in their liberation that we can, now, continue their work.

The project initially grew from a frustration with the lack of Black queer spaces in Kansas City, and I, thus, saw a need to investigate the history of Black queer people in our city. With bigoted legislation and representation that actively seeks to erase our knowledge and indoctrinate future generations, it is more important than ever to document our histories—not just as static stories but as didactic, interactive artifacts that educate, challenge, storytell, pay homage, repair, destroy, and build anew.

Instead, I want to challenge us to learn history through conversation and community, working in unconventional spaces, not just the white, sanitized institutional settings we are told to. This is a lesson in the enduring fight to divest from white capital and how club space has contributed to Black liberation.

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If you encounter any issues when using these materials, or would like to provide us with feedback on how to better serve the community, please contact us by email at nasir kansascitydefender. In Kansas City circa Julyyou could stumble upon one of a whopping 13 gay bars and clubs; 8 of these lived on Main Street—including Sidestreet and Sidekicks, names that some may be familiar with today see Figure 1.

Now there are only 8 gay bars in Kansas City, and a good chunk of these are plagued with accusations of racism, transphobia, femmephobia and lesbophobia. Figure 1. A map of gay bars in Kansas City, created by weekly gay circular K. Exposures, published on July 14, Figure 2. While I get the sentiment, this is something that white people need to create for themselves, and in addition to the spaces Black queer people need exclusively for themselves.

When night rolls around and people retire to friends and cocktails at gay favorite places, where can Black queer Kansas Citians go and truly feel celebrated and club Unknown, ca. Photograph by Dory DeAngelo, Founded by Italian mobster Salvatore A.