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American Public Square

American Public Square brings people together to build stronger, more connected communities.
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We champion the ideals of a civil society—where citizens engage respectfully, collaborate on shared challenges, and pursue their aspirations with purpose. APS works to educate, connect, and empower our community through:

- In-Person & Virtual Programs: Featuring expert panelists who unpack the complex social, political, and economic challenges shaping our nation.
- Community Events: Building mea

ningful connections, fostering local relationships, and inspiring civic engagement.
- Civics Education: Empowering the next generation with the skills to navigate today’s fast-changing information landscape and become active, informed citizens.
- A Diverse Member Community: United by a shared commitment to the common good, practicing the values that drive our mission every day. Based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, American Public Square programs and services primarily serve the Midwest region but are accessible across the nation through livestream and digital offerings.

06/04/2026

We're kicking off our summer America at 250 celebration with "Self-Evident Truths: Grading the Declaration of Independence’s Legacy at 250." Join us June 18th and bring a friend to hear these amazing panelists grade how we've lived up to the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, 250 years later.

Get free tickets on our website, americanpublicsquare.org/events

05/22/2026

Calling all nonprofits! Join American Public Square and Equal Minded Cafe on Thursday, June 4th to learn more about the Weaver Awards, which provide $2,500 grants to support "weavers" building trust, connection, and community across Jackson and Wyandotte County.

Whether you're a nonprofit leader, artist, educator, organizer, neighborhood connector, or just someone trying to make KC better, come learn more over coffee and pastries.

Equal Minded Café
4327 Troost Ave, KCMO 64110
Thursday, June 4
9:00-10:30 AM

Free, but registration required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weavers-informational-community-conversation-tickets-1989033369351?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

This could be a great opportunity for someone doing real community-centered work.
Come get connected, get informed, and maybe get funded.

05/17/2026

Nadine Strossen fans, rejoice! There's more Nadine on the way. Tune in to "Up To Date" on KCUR tomorrow, May 18 at 9 AM to hear a recap from our "War on Words" event with Johnson County Library and Johnson County Museum, and then join APS on June 18 for "Self-Evident Truths: Grading the Declaration of Independence’s Legacy at 250" at Johnson County Community College.

https://americanpublicsquare.org/event/self-evident-truths/

05/15/2026

APS hosted our first-ever Members Dinner at Westport Cafe last night! The conversations and drinks were flowing, with a custom menu from the amazing culinary team. Members, where should we eat next?

05/12/2026

Tomorrow night: a timely conversation on Iran, power, protest, and the future of the Middle East. Tickets are free.

American Public Square and the International Relations Council are bringing together leading voices to unpack the historical roots of today’s tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, and what current events could mean for the region moving forward.

Featuring:
• Mona Yacoubian, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
• Azadeh “Azzie” Amani-Taleshi
• Ret. Col. Frank Klimas

Moderated by Dr. Alan Holiman of William Jewell College.

Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
Tomorrow, May 13
Registration: 5:30 PM | Program: 6:00 PM

https://www.irckc.org/what-we-do/irc-events-calendar/ =10829&cid=1742&wid=2201

05/08/2026

We had the best time hosting the amazing Nadine Strossen with our friends at Johnson County Library and Johnson County Museum. So much wisdom dropped in this excellent conversation, but this was one of our favorite quotes.

05/05/2026

Where do you draw the line on free speech? Join APS and the Johnson County Library and Museum this Thursday for WAR ON WORDS with Nadine Strossen, former ACLU president and First Amendment advocate. All attendees for this free event will receive a complimentary book.

In-person: Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
https://americanpublicsquare.org/event/war-on-words/
Virtual: Join from anywhere
Free (registration required)

Doors at 5:30 PM | Program at 6 PM
Post-event reception included

04/29/2026

Hear from the Honorable Sarah Saldaña, Former Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, about leading ICE then, and what's changed now.

04/28/2026

Hear from our amazing 2025–2026 Civics Education Initiative Students as they introduce our student-produced program "Breaking the ICE on Immigration Enforcement and Federal Power."

04/13/2026

Ahead of our April 15th event, hear about APS's Civics Education Initiative from the teachers who lead students through our curriculum all year round.

Address

300 E. 39th Street #2S
Kansas City, MO
64111

Telephone

(816) 601-1001

Website

https://americanpublicsquare.org/membership/

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