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LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

COWRY SHELL LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

THE COWRY SHELL LEADERSHIP SOCIETY represents the pinnacle of annual philanthropic support for the Kansas African American Museum (TKAAM). The Society serves to honor and recognize all those making gifts of $1,000 or more during the year (July 1 to June 30).

Sharing the Kansas African American experience with each generation is our mission. It is our work. We believe that these experiences can help each generation address challenges facing communities and our State. With your charitable gift to the Cowry Shell Leadership Society this important work is made possible.

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Thanks to our 2024 A Taste of Africa Sponsors

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Nigeria Sponsor

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Print Sponsor

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Thank you to our Cowry Shell Leadership Society supporters for helping preserve and share Kansas African American history.

The donors recognized below reflect giving during 2025-26. Recognition is updated annually to celebrate the prior year's supporters.

2025-26 COWRY SHELL DONORS

Antoine Agnew *
Anna Anderson & Chris Shank *
Terry & Tamara Atwater *
Ted D. & Marcia Ayres *
Aaron & Michelle Bastian *
Clay & Katherine Bastian *
Jeff & Flora Beasley *
Dr. Michael &Hon. Gwynne Birzer *

Connie Bonfy
Dr. Val & Trish Brown, Jr *
Gene & Yolanda Camarena *
Dr. Amy & Bryan Carey *
Ebony Clemons *
Debbie Coan & Mike Brown *
Dr. Barbara Coats
Dr. Sharon Cranford *
Dale & Corelia “Cokie” Diggs
Jill Docking*

Dr. Gretchen Eick & Rev. Michael Poage *

Ricki Ellison
Victor & Junetta Everett *
Suzy Finn *
Sam & Meg Foreman *
Anna & Larry Fralick

Shayla & Zachary Franklin
Ann Garvey *

Leah Riddle George

Darryl & Wanda Givens *

Teketa & Rev. Dr. Kevass J. Harding *

Joseph Hlavacek & Kathleen Shanahan
Ron & Karen Holt *
Vern Huckins *
Kara & Aaron Hunt *
Willie & Linda Kendrick*
Sheila Kinnard *
Robert Layton & Beth King *
Lamont & Dr. Chela Love *
Jamil Malone *

Kent & Denise Martens
Janice McClelland *
Jonathan McConnell *
Andy McFayden *
Carolyn & Mark McGinn*
Jane McHugh
Mr. & Mrs. Fabrice Metan
Dr. V. Kaye Monk-Morgan & Derek Morgan *
Pastor Lincoln & Minister Annie Montgomery *
James & Cynthia Nastars *

Ed & JoAnn O'Malley
Joseph & Roseline Onijala
Donna & Dr. Martin Perline
Todd Ramsey *
Felicia & John Rolfe *

Marvin & Lee Schmucker

Dr. Eric & Kathleen Sexton *

Denise & Don Sherman *

Don & Ellie Skokan *
Doug & Kathi Stark *
Roberta “Bo” & Robert Swanson *
Reggie & Dr. Alicia Thompson *

Dr. Thomas Scott & Dr. Fannette Thornhill-Scott *
Ragu & Sue Tirukonda
Jeff & Janice Van Sickle *
C. Edward & Gidget Watson II *
Dr. Robert & Mrs. Nisha Weems *
Curtis Whitten *
Marlon & Iris Williams
Riley & Carrie Williams
Teresa Winfield
Anne & William Woods *
Liz & Bob Workman *
Ian Worrell *

*Charter Member