A Night of Memory and Motion
On June 19, the ArtsKC building in Kansas City’s Crossroads will host a celebration of Phil S. Dixon, co‑founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, featuring a screening of a new documentary and a silent auction.
Phillip Arthur Dixon, the filmmaker and son of the honoree, will present the project, which chronicles the first decade of his father’s ambition to elevate the Negro Leagues onto a global stage.
Tickets, priced at $35 plus fees, include two drinks and grant access to the screening and auction, with all proceeds earmarked for production costs, equipment and labor.
The silent auction will feature items donated by local artists and sports memorabilia collectors, reinforcing the community’s commitment to preserving African‑American baseball history.
A Decade in the Making
The documentary, titled “Decade for a Lifetime: The Phil Dixon Story,” is slated for release in 2027 and promises an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs of building a cultural institution amid segregation and limited resources.
By spotlighting the museum’s founding vision, the film aims to inspire a new generation of scholars, athletes and fans to appreciate the Negro Leagues’ enduring impact on the sport and American culture.
Organizers hope the event will not only raise the necessary funds but also deepen public awareness of the museum’s mission and the broader narrative of Black baseball heritage.