Happy Monday, Kansas City!
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Let’s start the week with new stories coming out of KC.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Summer and Fall Festivals happening throughout KC and Kansas
- Kansas City Equity Walk highlights Black businesses along Troost Ave.
- Prospect Business Association hosts Small Business Awards
- Black Missouri lawmakers resist remapping of congressional districts
💡 Black Trivia Question: Soul Train was created and hosted by which TV presenter?
A. Arsenio Hall B. Montel Williams C. Shemar Moore D. Don Cornelius
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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CULTURE
Celebrating Culture: African-American Festivals Light Up Kansas & Kansas City
African-American festivals in Kansas and the Kansas City area carry that legacy forward, transforming streets, parks, and historic districts into vibrant hubs of culture. From spring to late summer and into fall, these gatherings are more than events — they are living celebrations of history and heritage.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS BIRTH EQUITY NETWORK
Hey healthcare workers, advocates, and birth workers! Join us Sept. 11–12 for the Birth Equity Summit. Engage in powerful sessions, networking, and meaningful connection! Tap the image above to register.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KANSAS BLACK LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Embark on a journey where leaders, advocates, legislators, and community champions converge to inspire change and celebrate achievements. This isn’t just a brunch; it’s a dynamic platform of empowerment. Join us this weekend in Olathe! Tap the image above to register for brunch!
KANSAS CITY NEWS
‘Troost is Not Scary’: Kansas City Equity Walk Highlights Black Business Revival on Historic Street
Brandon Calloway lead a 10-mile walk Aug. 15 to showcase 24 Black-owned businesses along Troost Avenue, challenging decades-old stigmas about Kansas City’s former racial dividing line.
A MESSAGE FROM THE KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION
BUSINESS
Prospect Business Association Presents Small Business Awards
Prospect Business Association, a non-profit entrepreneurial support organization, presented their third annual business awards during their monthly meeting held at Union Station in Kansas City Missouri.
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
We have a brand new Facebook page designated for Kansas City content ONLY! Be the first to know about new stories coming out of KC when you follow our new page. Check it out today.
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Black Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Resist Missouri GOP Push for New Congressional Districts
Gov. Mike Kehoe is considering a request from the Trump administration to call a special session so Republicans can gain a seat in the state’s 8-member congressional delegation.
Get Out This Week In Kansas City:
MIXER: Liberated Grounds Mix & Mingle. Join Liberated Grounds for an evening of powerful connections and life-altering conversations. (Aug 21, 5p.m.)
EMPOWERMENT: Coffee With Champions Summer Series. Hear inspiring stories and practical advice from Joni Wickham and Sly James, helping everyday people thrive and feel empowered. (Aug 22, 8:30a.m.)
DINNER: Amber “Flutienastiness” Underwood – Dinner Matinee. Join American Public Square for a conversation with former co-vice chair of the DNC and Leaders We Deserve PAC founder David Hogg. (Aug 23, 6p.m.)
See more Kansas City events on our new online calendar!
New Orleans Mayor Indicted Over Allegations f oTrying to Hide Relationship With Bodyguard. Both New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and retired NOPD offices have been indicted on charges stemming from their attempt to hide their affair. (The Voice)
Battle Between Leavenworth & CoreCivic Continues in Court. Leavenworth officials and residents are pushing back against CoreCivic’s plan to reopen its shuttered prison as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. (The Voice)
Trivia Answer: D. Don Cornelius. Soul Train was created and hosted by Don Cornelius. He was the creator, producer, and host of the show for over two decades.
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