Good morning and Happy Monday KC! Here are the top stories as you begin your day. Kansas City’s Generating Income for Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.) recently held its second annual We Are Black pitch competition, awarding $60,000 in grants to Black-owned businesses in the area.
Kansas City’s We Are Black pitch competition awards $30,000
Kansas City’s Generating Income for Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.) recently held its second annual We Are Black pitch competition, awarding $60,000 in grants to Black-owned businesses in the area. Among the winners were Mattie’s Foods, a vegan comfort food provider, and KC Nails and Spa, which also operates a nail school.
Jackson County voters to decide fate of Chiefs and Royals stadium projects
Get ready to cast your vote on April 2nd as Jackson County decides the future of two major stadium projects for the Chiefs and Royals. The proposed 3/8th-cent sales tax on the ballot aims to raise funds for the ambitious plans, including a $2 billion downtown stadium for the Royals and $800 million in renovations for Arrowhead Stadium. The outcome of the vote could have significant implications for the sports teams and the development of downtown Kansas City. Find out more about the arguments for and against the stadium tax in this article.
Florida governor’s fight against ‘woke ideology’ faces impossible task
Get ready to delve into the history and significance of the word “woke” in Black culture. From its origins as a code among Black people to its resurgence during the Civil Rights Movement and modern-day usage, the word has a rich and complex history. Join us as we explore the evolution of “woke” and its cultural impact.
Haiti in crisis: Gangs and insecurity exacerbate humanitarian crisis
Haiti is in crisis, with gangs carrying out coordinated attacks and causing chaos and insecurity. The country is facing a humanitarian crisis, with extreme poverty and no effective leadership. Foreign interventions, including U.S. and U.N. occupations, have not improved the situation in Haiti. Learn more about the history of foreign interventions in Haiti and their impact on the country in our latest article.
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