Welcome
Welcome to Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
Connecting pieces of the world to make peace in the world.
Our mission:
The Ethnic Enrichment Commission (EECKC) aspires to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity, to preserve Ethnic heritage, to encourage Ethnic identity, and to coordinate and facilitate Ethnic programs.
The EEC Diplomatic Ball
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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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About Us
Our Story
As Kansas City prepared to celebrate the U. S. Bicentennial in 1976, an idea was born which eventually led to the appointment of the Mayor’s Ethnic Enrichment Commission. In order to focus public attention on the area’s rich cultural heritage, Charles B. Wheeler, Mayor of Kansas City during the Bicentennial year, formed the Ethnic Heritage Committee. That Committee planned an Ethnic Bicentennial Parade, presented ethnic menus at local restaurants and compiled a written history of contributions made to Kansas City’s growth by various ethnic groups. The latter project won national recognition from the United States Bicentennial Association.
The committee took a step towards permanency in 1978 when two members of the Naturalization Council, Madalyne Brock and Marion Trozzolo, urged the formation of the Ethnic Enrichment Committee. Carl DiCapo and John Duncan served as co-chairs of the committee three years. During that period, the group hosted its first Ethnic Enrichment Festival at the Liberty Memorial. The festival drew the attention of Mayor Richard Berkley and City Councilman Victor Swyden who introduced a resolution to the City Council in 1980, creating the Mayor’s Ethnic Enrichment Commission.
Carl DiCapo, John and Carol Duncan, Leonard Pryor, Chet Ellis, Bob Blue, and Louise Birt are the Commission’s founders.
Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
4600 East 63rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64130, United States
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A commission of the Kansas City, MO Mayor's Office
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