For more than 38 years, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey has created opportunities to unify the Kansas City community with culturally diverse programs, performances, and events.
The Race, Place & Diversity (RPD) Award was created to honor an individual and/or organization whose actions demonstrate a commitment to advance diversity and equity.
Join us for the 2023
Race, Place & Diversity Awards Dinner
2023 Honorees
2023 Honorees
Nick Cave
Artist
Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy
To be recognized in event invitation, please respond by September 18, 2023.
Past Race, Place & Diversity Award Recipients
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Local Recipient: Qiana Thomason
2022
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National Recipient: Jackie Joyner Kersee
2022
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Bryan Stevenson
2021
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Judith Jamison
2020
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Senator Cory Booker
2020
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Local Recipient: Allies for Racial Justice
2019
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National Recipient: Ben Jealous
2019
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Michele Norris
2018
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Debbie Allen
2017