Western University, the sole historically black university (HBCU) in Kansas, was hailed as the “Tuskegee of the West.” In celebration of the centennial year of Black History Month, scholar Bernard Harris explores the University’s origins and early educational mission in Quindaro, Kansas, and delves into the contributions of its vocational training program to the U.S. Army during WWI. Hosted in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group and in conjunction with Civic Season.