A KANSAS CITY STAR BANNER

 Our A KANSAS CITY STAR banner dimensions are 8.5"x 11". It is made of a quality dark blue soft one ply silk material. Blue and gold are the official colors of the state of Kansas along with the supporting colors of white, yellow and red. All five of the state colors have been incorporated into this concept. This unique Star banner conveniently comes with a wooden dowel, gold spear tops and a gold cord for hanging. 

Historical Color and Characteristic Breakdown of A Kansas City Star

The color gold represents the state of Kansas agricultural wealth and prosperity as a leading wheat producer. Also, the color gold represents the sunflower, Kansas's state flower. The nickname of Kansas is the "SUNFLOWER STATE".

The color blue represents the sky that arches over Kansas. Also, the color blue symbolizes freedom, loyalty and vigilance.

  The color white stands for peace, purity and unity. 

The color yellow symbolizes the bright yellow petals of the sunflower. Also, the color yellow reinforces the state's agricultural identity and vibrant landscape. And represents the sun and warmth of the state.

The color red symbolizes the courage, strength, and vitality of the people. 

 For the breakdown of this unique star concept, we will start at the top star peak. Notice the white outlined horizontal line near the top of the star peak. The top star peak is a large upper-case letter A. Focus on the star concept as a whole, and you will see that it states A KANSAS CITY STAR. Not just KANSAS CITY STAR. On the bottom left west star peak, the Kansas City, Kansas side you will see the image of a white outlined sunflower because Kansas is the sunflower state. Located below the sunflower image you will see the white outlined nick name "SUNFLOWER STATE" in quotation marks. Located under the state nickname you will see a white outline of the year 1861 which is the birth year of the state of Kansas. Also, you will see the white outlined city name, Kansas City, Kansas with a red comma along the interior white outline of the bottom left west star peak. And there are a yellow and gold outlined number 34th. The number 34th acknowledges the fact of Kansas admission to the United States as the 34th state on January 29th, 1861. 

Red, white, and blue are the official state colors of Missouri. These colors honor the U.S. national identity and commemorate the states historical roots as territory of French Louisiana. 

The color red stands for valor.

The color white stands for purity. 

The color blue stands for vigilance and justice.

 On the bottom right east star peak, the Kansas City, Missouri side, you will see the image of a white and blue skeptical emoji and the nickname "SHOW-ME STATE" in quotations. Because Missouri is the show-me state. The nickname represents the character of its residents as practical, skeptical, and grounded. They require proof or evidence. They don't just take your word for it! 

Located below the nickname show-me state you will see the white outline of the year 1821 which is the birth year of the state of Missouri. 

Also, you will see the white outlined city name, Kansas City, Missouri along the interior white outline of the bottom right east star peak. And you will see a red and white outline of the number 24th. The number 24th acknowledges the fact that Missouri became the 24th state admitted to the union on August 10, 1821. And if you don't believe what I am stating, then the Missouri state flag will show you the evidence! All three of the state colors red, white and blue have been incorporated into this unique star concept.

Historical and Cultural Breakdown of A KANSAS CITY STAR

This, A Kansas City Star banner concept contains some of Kansas City's most historical and Cultural images. Let's start with the Union Station image. Union Station opened back on October 30, 1914. During my recent visit to Union Station downtown Kansas City Missouri, I came to this conclusion, the only way I can describe Union Station Kansas City is as a historical landmark of longevity and a charismatic social masterpiece of art. It is written that years ago over 200,000 people passed through Union Station Kansas City each day. Wow! I am looking forward to viewing more of this 850,000 square foot structure of historical beauty that is equivalent to a 6-story high building. Thank you, Kansas City Missouri for the restoration of this beautiful masterpiece of art. If you visit downtown Kansas City, Missouri you must see Union Station Kansas City, Missouri.

The official Negro league baseball, musical jazz notes and 18th and Vine sign images are in reference to my visit to both the baseball and jazz museums and my recent trolley bus tour in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. And here is my conclusion, this area is extremely rich in unforgettable historical black culture, music, black businesses, food and athletic history. It is written that 18th and Vine was a historical point of origin of jazz music and a hub of African American business. After my visit to the Negro Baseball League museum, I discovered from an elder family member named Frank Murphy that my father Erle N. Murphy Sr. is in a team photo of a championship team in the Negro Baseball leagues. This was a very rich experience for me.

The steaming Barbecue ribs image is because Kansas City is known for its world-famous barbecue thanks to Henry Perry who invented who invented Kansas City barbecue back in 1908. Mr. Perry operated his restaurant out of a trolley barn around 18th and Vine. It is written that Henry Perrys restaurant was a cultural point around the time of Kansa City jazz during the 1920's and 1930's. I have traveled to different states and when people find out that I am from Kansas City they always ask about our world-famous barbecue. Thank you, Mr. Henry Perry.

The fountain image is in reference to some of the more than 200 beautiful fountains that date back to the late 1800's. And Kansas City, Missouri is known as the "City of Fountains".

The race car image is in reference to the impressive Kansas Speedway that opened back in 2001. The Kansas Speedway has hosted a variety of racing series. The Kansas Speedway is located on the Kansas City, Kansas side in Wyandotte county Kansas.

The image of the mouse is in reference to how Walt Disney conceived the Mickey Mouse concept back in the early 1920's due to a tame mouse he kept at his desk while working in his Laugh-O-gram studio business at the Mcconahay building in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. From a little tamed downtown Kansas City, Missouri mouse and 100 plus years later a $171 billion net worth. Wow!!! What a fascinating story! I thank you Mr. Walt Disney for all the Disney movies and characters that I have had the opportunity to enjoy from childhood to adulthood.

This Kansas City Star banner concept is saturated with standout star personality. It is historical, multi-cultural and rock solid with character. It is a Kansas City Star that will forever shine near and far.

Located at the bottom exterior of this unique star concept is the white outlined poetic quote stating, "I MAY TRAVEL NEAR AND FAR BUT I WILL ALWAYS BE A KANSAS CITY STAR"

The final feature that highlights this star concept is that when the lights are turned off all of the white letters, numbers and images glow in the dark! Yes, A KANSAS CITY STAR wouldn't be a standout star if we didn't glow wherever we go.

  KANSAS CITY STARS 

And oh, how we shimmer, sparkle and twinkle with might

and God is blessing us to glow and shoot to higher heights

If we could Space Shuttle to Venus or Mars,

we would still stand out amongst Gods billions of stars

How do we know this and how can this be?

It's because when we shimmer sparkle and twinkle,

the people shout KC!

So, as the people look out to Gods universe filled with

galaxies of stars, they will forever see us KANSAS

CITY STARS.

Written by

Erle N. Murphy Jr.

A.K.A.

A KANSAS CITY STAR

6/2026

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