The forthcoming Black Movie Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri, promises a multifunctional venue where Black cinema and its contributors are proudly celebrated and displayed.
Set to open in February 2026, the anticipated landmark has a very meaningful home in the middle of the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. The location is a historically Black area where culture and the arts thrived. It is now also home to the American Jazz and Negro Leagues Baseball Museums, as well as the Black Archives of Mid-America. The Black Movie Hall of Fame is being built inside the 1924-era Boone Theater, now under restoration.
Upon completion, visitors to the Black cinema hub can expect enriching and educational exhibits, private screenings, and uplifting opportunities for aspiring film industry professionals…