# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE ROOTS & RISE HONOREE & FUNDRAISER GALA - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an elegant evening honoring Black leaders, celebrating legacy, and supporting community impact.About this EventTHE ROOTS & RISE HONOREE & FUNDRAISER GALAJoin us for an unforgettable night at the Roots & Rise Honoree & Fundraiser Gala, a community centered educational and advocacy celebration designed to advanceeconomic inclusion and racial equity by amplifying the lived experiences, leadership, and solutions emerging from Black communities in Kansas City.Presented by Echoes of the City KC, a Kansas City based nonprofit dedicated to shifting narratives by amplifying the stories of today’s Black leaders, culture shapers, and change-makers, the gala serves as the culminating public convening of The Roots & Rise DocumentarySeries and the official capstone event of Black Wealth Week KC, recognized by the City of Kansas City through an official proclamation. Through honoree tributes, distinguished award presentations, and curated storytelling moments, the evening elevates individuals whose work addresses structural inequities across wealth, access, health,culture, and opportunity bringing Black Wealth Week KC to a powerful and celebratory close.About Echoes of the CityEchoes of the City: Roots & Rise is a Kansas City-based storytelling and community initiative dedicated to honoring local builders, elevating community voices, and creating spaces where culture, leadership, and collective wealth intersect.Stay ConnectedLearn more about Black Wealth Week and upcoming events:?www.echoesofthecitykc.com? Roots & Rise Gala: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/root-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-galaShow less - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-roots-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-gala/100001982005832800 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, health-wellness, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fthe-roots-rise-honoree-fundraiser-gala-tickets-1982005832800 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 135.23, max: 1335.68, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: The Gallery - **lat**: 39.0970016 - **long**: -94.5827692 - **full address**: The Gallery, 61 East 14th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Echoes Of The City KC (https://allevents.in/org/echoes-of-the-city-kc/27423498) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5b117fc998b999ad1eb0a7210ce129e20497956b6c550480f5490190fa7a9bdf-rimg-w1200-h800-dc060503-gmir.jpg?v=1769784486 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/03316ba859b3ac3876c6b529531f8fedbd46310314c782554352d2507ff6c34b-rimg-w400-h400-dc1a1611-gmir.jpg?v=1769784486 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Gallery, 61 East 14th Street, Kansas City, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 135.23 up to 1335.68 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Echoes Of The City KC - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** nonprofit, health-wellness, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about THE ROOTS & RISE HONOREE & FUNDRAISER GALA ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "THE ROOTS & RISE HONOREE & FUNDRAISER GALA", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5b117fc998b999ad1eb0a7210ce129e20497956b6c550480f5490190fa7a9bdf-rimg-w1200-h800-dc060503-gmir.jpg?v=1769784486", "startDate": "2026-02-28", "endDate": "2026-02-28", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-roots-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-gala/100001982005832800", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Gallery", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "61 East 14th Street", "postalCode": "64105", "addressLocality": "Kansas City", "addressRegion": "MO", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.0970016", "longitude": "-94.5827692" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for an elegant evening honoring Black leaders, celebrating legacy, and supporting community impact.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-28", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "135.23", "highPrice": "1335.68", "price": "135.23", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-roots-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-gala/100001982005832800" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-roots-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-gala/100001982005832800", "price": "135.23", "name": "Crown Seat" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-roots-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-gala/100001982005832800", "price": "161.90", "name": "Pre-gala: The Regal Room" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/the-roots-and-rise-honoree-and-fundraiser-gala/100001982005832800", "price": "1335.68", "name": "Throne Table" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Echoes Of The City KC", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/echoes-of-the-city-kc/27423498", "description": "Black Wealth Week KC is a weeklong, citywide initiative designed to empower Kansas City’s Blackcommunity through education, storytelling, and access to resources that support holistic wealth-building.The initiative brings together entrepreneurs, families, creatives, and community leaders through a series ofcurated events and experiences focused on building sustainable pathways to economic and personalgrowth.Recognized through an official city proclamation, Black Wealth Week KC is designed to engage 1,000+attendees, connect 100+ community partners and entrepreneurs, and generate meaningful visibilitythrough local media coverage providing authentic community engagement and measurable impact. 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