Kansas City More on Kansas City All Stories (131) Reports (12) Resources (2) 127 results found Stories The doors will not be closed on Black entrepreneurs November 17, 2020 While the share of new Black entrepreneurs has steadily increased, the pandemic has dealt Black business owners, specifically, a blow that only magnifies the inequities built into the American economy. Black business owners in Kansas City, like entrepreneurs across the country, are managing the reality of now – and the history that got us here. Stories The lessons and legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball resonate beyond the diamond October 21, 2020 What do the stories of ballplayers who faced persistent inequalities due to race teach us about leveling the playing field for everyone? Stories I’m a young, Black Kansas Citian planning to move – KC, why should I stay? July 30, 2020 Our hometown needs to invest in, make space for, and give its Black community resources to lead or my young, diverse generation will take our talent, leadership, and drive to create equitable, anti-racist communities elsewhere. Stories A focus on support for those who support our community June 25, 2020 Nonprofit leaders discuss the heightened challenges organizations face as they serve communities through crisis. Stories Impact beyond a diversity statement March 12, 2020 People and organizations are working together to build inclusive work cultures to retain and attract the most talented workforce to the Kansas City region. Previous 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 … 26 Next
Stories The doors will not be closed on Black entrepreneurs November 17, 2020 While the share of new Black entrepreneurs has steadily increased, the pandemic has dealt Black business owners, specifically, a blow that only magnifies the inequities built into the American economy. Black business owners in Kansas City, like entrepreneurs across the country, are managing the reality of now – and the history that got us here.
Stories The lessons and legacy of Negro Leagues Baseball resonate beyond the diamond October 21, 2020 What do the stories of ballplayers who faced persistent inequalities due to race teach us about leveling the playing field for everyone?
Stories I’m a young, Black Kansas Citian planning to move – KC, why should I stay? July 30, 2020 Our hometown needs to invest in, make space for, and give its Black community resources to lead or my young, diverse generation will take our talent, leadership, and drive to create equitable, anti-racist communities elsewhere.
Stories A focus on support for those who support our community June 25, 2020 Nonprofit leaders discuss the heightened challenges organizations face as they serve communities through crisis.
Stories Impact beyond a diversity statement March 12, 2020 People and organizations are working together to build inclusive work cultures to retain and attract the most talented workforce to the Kansas City region.