Good morning. It’s Monday, December 4, and here are the top stories as you begin your day. Kansas City has been making strides towards equity and inclusion with recent initiatives aimed at ending discrimination and promoting green development. Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced a new city ordinance to end source of income discrimination that affects over 8,100 voucher holders in the area, particularly Black women with children who are the largest share of housing voucher holders in Missouri.
Meanwhile, Kansas City’s Third District is set to receive a $522 million equitable development plan that includes $65 million for green development to address water runoff and drainage issues through strategic placement of natural tall grasses, trees, and green space. Additionally, Kansas City made history by officially recognizing and sponsoring a Trans Day of Remembrance to honor transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of violence and suicide.
Landlords in Kansas City face fines for discriminating against renters’ sources of income
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has introduced a new city ordinance that aims to end source of income (SOI) discrimination in the area. The discriminatory practice affects over 8,100 voucher holders in Kansas City, particularly Black women with children who are the largest share of housing voucher holders in Missouri.
Equitable development plan for KC’s third district includes $15m for green space expansion and maintenance
Kansas City’s Third District is set to receive a $522 million equitable development plan, which includes $65 million for green development. The plan aims to address the district’s water runoff and drainage issues by strategically placing green infrastructure like natural tall grasses, trees, and green space.
Over 70 names read at Kansas City’s inaugural trans day of remembrance ceremony
Kansas City made history by officially recognizing and sponsoring a Trans Day of Remembrance, an annual event that honors transgender individuals who have lost their lives to acts of violence and suicide.
PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENADAR
Tue, Dec 5 • 11:30 am: Wyandotte County State of the Government– Hosted by the KCK Rotary Club. Memorial Hall, 600 North 7th Street Trafficway KCKS. KCK Mayor Tyrone Garner will be giving this year’s State of the Government Presentation. Rotary has been hosting this annual address since the 1960’s. The mayor will be reviewing the past year and reflecting on what comes next. COST: $35+ https://bit.ly/487ONUL
Thu, Dec 7, 11 am: BLOC (Brothers Liberating Our Community) Potential Partnership Brunch, Grand Street Cafe, 4740 Grand Ave. Annual event that features what the BLOC offers to a partner. This opportunity will offer partners to engage with current BLOC members and hear about our current partnerships. Reserve a spot https://bit.ly/40UQN00 FREE
Fri, Dec 8 • 7pm: BLOC (Brothers Liberating Our Community) Winter Gala, Glory At Midtown, 3124 Troost Ave. Come hang with the BLOC at our annual winter gala celebrating Black Educators in the Kansas City Region. BLOC has had an impactful 2023 and as we look towards our future, we understand the gravity of our responsibilities. Come join local heroes, past and present, as we Liberate our Communities together. https://bit.ly/3uxgR5e From $100.00
Fri, Dec 8 • 6pm: Heartland Black Chamber Annual Holiday Awards Dinner and Dance. The Gallery, 61 E 14th St. Reception/Cocktail, dinner, Awards/Program and dancing immediately after. Black Tie Attire. COST: $150+ https://bit.ly/3usByiB
Fri, Dec 8, 5:30 pm: Groundwork NRG Annual Meeting (Northeast Revitalization Group). 1314 Quindaro Blvd, KCKS. Join us for snacks, drinks, live music, a Futuristic Fashion Finest Competition, and our 2023 organizational review. We work to sustain and revitalize our beloved Northeast Kansas City, KS community, guided by principles of equity, community cohesion, institutional transparency, and environmental justice. Reserve a spot https://bit.ly/40VMDoP FREE
Fri, Dec 8 • 5 pm: Soul of Santa Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, The Shops on Blue Parkway, 4209 E 50th Terrace. Be part of a cherished tradition, enjoy live jazz melodies, and feel the warm embrace of community spirit. FREE
Sat., Dec. 9, 3 pm: Holiday at the Apollo Gala, Friends of Yates. Dr Thomas Burke Technical Center, 6565 State Ave. KCKS. Celebrating 110 years of service. Semi-formal holiday attire COST $110+ RSVP by Nov. 27th, 913-321-1566 https://bit.ly/3R0rUfS
Sat, Dec 9, 7 pm: A SOULful Christmas, Delta Athenaeum and DEED Foundation, 900 E Linwood Blvd. Come and enjoy a night of Soulful renditions of your favorite Christmas songs by KC’s finest singers, including: Lee Langston, Jaà Reneè, Cherayla Haynes, Marlin Hatcher Jr., Ashley Phillips, hosted by Sean Tyler. (includes Buffet, Reserved Seating and Admission. COST $30.00+ https://bit.ly/49P1x46
Sat, Dec 9, 4 pm : SantaCon KC 2023. Westport, 500 Westport Rd. 19th annual SantaCon KC Pub Crawl for charity! Booze it up with a mob of Santas as we load the sleighs (party buses) in Westport, and travel from bar district to bar district, visiting numerous Santa friendly bars. COST: $40+ https://bit.ly/3uzaoXC
Mon, Dec 11, 6 pm: Historic West Bottoms Association Holiday Open House, The Quincy Building, 1311 West 13th. Event will take place in the historic Quincy Building which has been redeveloped by WeBo Property Group. Food and beverages provided by Historic West Bottoms Association featuring neighborhood restaurants, eateries, wineries and bars. The event will also feature paintings done by artists during the Wilbur Niewald Pliein. FREE Reserve spot https://bit.ly/47uiMGq
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