A small crowd gathered inside the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center, 3700 Blue Parkway , Thursday, for one of many cultural celebrations scheduled this week in Kansas City. Local entertainers, from hip-hop artists to visual artists, entertained the crowd for four hours, showing off their talents.

The second annual edition of KC Hip Hop Week is in full swing, having kicked off Sunday, June 1 and running until Saturday, June 7. The week-long celebration totals 16 events , including “live shows, dance battles, and cultural experiences” for all of Kansas City to experience.

One of two events scheduled for Thursday, brought Fusionfest to the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center . The center is named after the political and social activist who helped shape the city, and it was the perfect

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