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For The Culture KS Creating a safe & inclusive space for African Americans to celebrate their culture, art & traditions.

For the Culture KS Fest will create a safe and inclusive space for African Americans to celebrate and appreciate their culture, art, and traditions. The fest is designed to bring people of all backgrounds together to celebrate the beauty and resilience of African American Heritage.

09/24/2026

📣 📣 FTC KS Community Volunteer Nominations Are Open ❗❗

We love this time of year when we begin accepting nominations for the next REI Champion! We need your help by nominating someone you know who exudes Black Excellence while serving their community.

The individual honored with the REI Champion Award will gain recognition for their remarkable contributions while also inspiring hope and motivation for future generations. This occasion transcends a mere award ceremony; it stands as a heartfelt tribute to those who embody the spirit of unity and advancement within the community.

Go to our website at www.forthecultureks.org to fill out the form.

Rejoice - Embrace - Inspire

COMMUNITY EVENTS — GET OUT, SHOW UP & SUPPORT! 🔥Looking for somewhere to step out this weekend? For The Culture KS encou...
09/04/2026

COMMUNITY EVENTS — GET OUT, SHOW UP & SUPPORT! 🔥

Looking for somewhere to step out this weekend? For The Culture KS encourages you to support the GRAND FINALE: LYONS DEN WHITE LINEN PARTY! 🤍🦁 Pull out your cleanest all-white fit and help close out the season in style with an evening of food, fellowship, live music, DJs, and good vibes!

📍 The Beacon | Topeka, KS
🗓 Sunday, September 6
⏰ 6:00 PM–1:00 AM
👔 Dress Code: ALL WHITE
🥂 6–9 PM: Live musician, DJ, plated dinner & $11 bottomless mimosas — 2nd Floor
🔥 9 PM–1 AM: Live DJs — 3rd Floor & Rooftop
🎟 General Admission: $25 |
All Inclusive + Dinner: $40 - The $40 tickets have sold out!
📩 VIP sections, tickets & additional information are available through Lyons Den members. Geo Lyons

Supporting the culture means SHOWING UP! Get dressed, get out, enjoy yourself, and support the people creating spaces for our community to connect, celebrate, and have a good time. 🖤

FTC KS salutes the Lyons Den and everyone putting in the work to make community events happen!

🔥 THIS WEEKEND — GET OUT, SHOW UP & SUPPORT! 🔥There are more opportunities to show up, support our community, and suppor...
09/04/2026

🔥 THIS WEEKEND — GET OUT, SHOW UP & SUPPORT! 🔥

There are more opportunities to show up, support our community, and support organizations doing meaningful work this weekend! For The Culture KS encourages everyone to check out these two events happening Saturday, September 5th:

🍽️ FREE SOUL OF KANSAS SOUL FOOD DINNER | 4:00–6:00 PM
Come together for food, fellowship, and community at Cushinberry Park, 335 SE 15th St., Topeka. The event is connected with the 2026 Kansas Black Expo and is also seeking donations and volunteers to help invest in our children and build a stronger future. Presented by: Curtis T-Rock Pitts

💜 SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER | 5:30 PM
📍 The Beacon, 420 SW 9th St., Topeka
Presented by Hearts: Helping Empower Adolescents Reject Thoughts of Su***de, this event uses fashion and voices to bring attention to an important purpose: empowering adolescents, preventing su***de, and building hope. Come support a cause working to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Supporting community means SHOWING UP. 🖤 Whether you’re grabbing a plate, supporting a fundraiser—or making time for BOTH—get out this Saturday and support the people and organizations investing in Topeka.

FTC KS salutes everyone doing the work. We are stronger when we support one another!

🏈 TOPEKA HIGH TROJANS vs. HIGHLAND PARK SCOTS — THIS IS TOPEKA HISTORY! 🏈Tonight isn’t just another football game. Two s...
09/04/2026

🏈 TOPEKA HIGH TROJANS vs. HIGHLAND PARK SCOTS — THIS IS TOPEKA HISTORY! 🏈

Tonight isn’t just another football game. Two schools. Two proud traditions. One city. The Topeka High Trojans and Highland Park Scots renew a longtime USD 501 rivalry to open the 2026 football season. The matchup is scheduled for tonight at Hummer Sports Park.

🖤💛 TOPEKA HIGH SCHOOL — TROJANS
Topeka High was established in 1871, making its history nearly as old as the state of Kansas itself. Its first classes were held in the building then used by Lincoln College, which became Washburn University. By 1882, Topeka High had graduated its first Black student—an important piece of the school’s long history in this community.

❤️💚 HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL — SCOTS
Highland Park’s educational roots reach back even further. The area’s original school district was organized in 1862, and its first stone schoolhouse opened in 1868. Highland Park’s first dedicated high school building opened in 1935, the current high school was completed in 1951, and Highland Park officially became part of Topeka Public Schools in 1959.

And there is some serious history between these football programs. Available historical records show Topeka High and Highland Park played 66 times from 1969 through 2021 before the series went on hiatus. Now they’re bringing it back. Highland Park coach Jermaine Monroe said when Topeka High was presented as a possible opponent, his response was essentially that these two schools have to play each other. Topeka High coach Jason Filbeck pointed out another reason the rivalry matters: many of these players know each other and were friends or classmates in middle school.

Tonight, those histories meet again.

🏈 TOPEKA HIGH TROJANS vs. HIGHLAND PARK SCOTS
📍 Hummer Sports Park
📅 Tonight — Thursday, September 3
⏰ 7:30 PM according to today’s local game preview.

Come out and support our young people, our schools, and our city. Cheer hard, represent your school, talk a little friendly trash 😂—but at the end of the night, remember:

TROJANS 🤝🏾 SCOTS — ONE CITY. ONE COMMUNITY. TWO PROUD LEGACIES.

09/03/2026

🔥 THIS WEEKEND — GET OUT, SHOW UP & SUPPORT! 🔥

There’s no shortage of opportunities to celebrate culture, community, music, and Black entrepreneurship this weekend! For The Culture KS encourages everyone to get out and support these community events:

🎶 SATURDAY | 7:00–9:30 PM
2026 Summer Jamm Fest presented by R&J Productions and Joseph Wakefield. Come out for an evening of music, fellowship, and community! Gage Park Amphitheater Topeka, Kansas

SUNDAY | 2:00–8:00 PM
Yuma Street Cultural Festival 2026, presented by the Yuma Street Cultural Center & Entrepreneur Hub and Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills. Come celebrate culture while supporting the people, organizations, and entrepreneurs doing the work in our communities.
Historic Yuma Street District & Douglass Center Complex — 930 Yuma Street, Manhattan, KS

Supporting the culture means more than talking about it—it means SHOWING UP. Whether it’s Saturday, Sunday, or BOTH, get out this weekend, enjoy yourself, meet somebody new, spend some dollars with local vendors, and support those creating positive spaces for our community. 🖤

FTC KS salutes everyone putting in the work to make these events happen. Have a GREAT weekend!

Yesterday, For The Culture KS had a great time stopping by the Topeka Food truck Festival at the Gage Park Amphitheater!...
08/31/2026

Yesterday, For The Culture KS had a great time stopping by the Topeka Food truck Festival at the Gage Park Amphitheater!
It was great seeing the community come together, enjoying good food, good music, and supporting the vendors and entrepreneurs who help make events like this possible.

We believe in showing up and supporting those who show up for our community. Much respect to everyone who helped make the Food Truck Festival a success. Community supporting community—that’s how we grow! 🖤🙌🏾

08/30/2026

We had a GREAT time tonight attending the TopCity Riders Inaugural Black Rodeo! What an amazing event filled with culture, community, excitement, and good energy!

For The Culture KS was proud to help sponsor this inaugural event and support TopCity Riders. Congratulations on a successful first Black Rodeo—we’re looking forward to seeing this tradition continue to grow!

Great event, TopCity Riders! SALUTE!!
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

🖤FTC KS was out and about today supporting our city! We stopped by the City of Topeka’s National Night Out, where we cau...
08/09/2026

🖤FTC KS was out and about today supporting our city! We stopped by the City of Topeka’s National Night Out, where we caught City Manager Perez and WIBW Jovarie Downing showing off their karaoke skills 🎤. We also made our way over to the 785 ShowDown 3rd Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show, supporting another great community event bringing people together.

And you know we had to support the food vendors! We grabbed some pulled pork from “Smoke This” and Dirty Rolls from Carnival Cravings 785—and BOTH delivered! 🔥😋 We’ll definitely be back. Community is more than where you live—it’s where you SHOW UP.

A special THANK YOU to Isabel Huckins, PARS, and Talks for giving For The Culture KS the opportunity to help sponsor th...
08/08/2026

A special THANK YOU to Isabel Huckins, PARS, and Talks for giving For The Culture KS the opportunity to help sponsor the Central Park National Night Out & Back-to-School Block Talk. We were proud to stand alongside so many community partners committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and connected community. We seen the Civic: Topeka/Shawnee County Capital Peace Project’s Street Team Members Courtland Davis passing out Hotdogs, chips, and water.

We also truly enjoyed coming out, spending time with the community, and seeing families, neighbors, organizations, and public servants come together. This is what community looks like—showing up, supporting one another, and doing the work together. FTC’s secretary (Daniellé) was there as well, however she was representing a different organization while volunteering at the raffle ticket booth. 🖤🖤🖤❤️🖤🖤🖤

🕊️ We love seeing organizations committed to building stronger, healthier communities. Join the Topeka Center for Peace ...
08/07/2026

🕊️ We love seeing organizations committed to building stronger, healthier communities. Join the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice, Inc. for its 2026 Peace Gala on October 9, featuring keynote speaker Mayor Christal Watson and an evening dedicated to advancing peace, unity, and community.

At For The Culture KS, we applaud those creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and positive change. Let’s continue supporting the organizations working every day to make our communities stronger. 💙

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