The Kansas Black Leadership Council is back again this year with an expanded schedule for their Brunch series. The series, which kicked off last month in Lawrence, with what will be a recurring message encouraging African Americans across the state to step up and lead.
“One of the things that’s really big and important for KBLC is that leadership is not necessarily a position,” Knoell said. “Leadership is something that anyone can do. If you have a title or don’t have a title — from any position, a person can lead.”
This year the series will have stops in Kansas City, Manhattan and Topeka. Next up is the Wichita Brunch, on Sat., July 20, 10 a.m. to noon at the Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman. The keynote speaker will be former Wichita Eagle columnist and Wichita native Mark McCormick.
Future dates are: Kansas City, Aug. 24, Topeka, Sept. 21 and Manhattan, and Oct. 19. The brunches are free, but registration is required.
Kaye Monk Morgan, CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center (pictured with her mother) was the keynote presenter at the KBLC brunch in Lawrence. 
The brunches include a delicious free meal. 
Individuals who take time out of their Saturday morning hear a short but important motivational message on engaging as a leader and about opportunities to do so and they get an opportunity to network with other leaders and future leaders. 
About KBLC
The Kansas Black Leadership Council was formed in Wichita in 2015 by a small group of community leaders who recognized the need for African Americans to advocate on issues affecting our communities on a statewide level. The organization conducts an annual survey and visits with Black Kansans to better understand their issues and concerns. They use this information to help prioritize and direct their legislative advocacy.
The signature event for the organization is their Kansas Black Legislative Day at the Capitol, held in partnership with the Kansas African American Affairs Commission, the State NAACP, the Kansas Black Legislative Caucus and The Community Voice.
To register go to https://www.kansasblc.org/kblcbrunch
