7 Mouthwatering KC Restaurants To Try for Black Restaurant Week
From Caribbean and Ethiopian to Cajun or a Chai Latte, we’ve curated a short list of 7 must-visit Black owned restaurants in Kansas City.
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Black Student of the Month 🏆: Isaiah Evans
This prestigious award recognizes Black students across the KC Metro. Winners are poised to be the trailblazers and visionaries of the future.
KC Hip Hop Renaissance: A Historic Moment As KC-based Artists Burst Into National Music Scene
Sleazyworld GO is arguably the hottest upcoming hip hop artist in the country right now after going viral on TikTok with his major hit “Sleazy Flow.”
“Lightskins Vs. Darkskins”: The Epidemic of Colorism on Social Media and in Pop Culture
From Twitter to YouTube, many celebrities and influencers have been called out for being colorist, which is nearly synonymous with being racist in the Black community. Some call-outs occur from real-time actions and statements, while others happen due to uncovered past tweets or uploaded videos.
Mourning & Celebrating Mindfully: Lessons from Juneteenth to Incorporate Into Our Everyday Lives
Using sadness and transforming it into gratitude is essential to not only Juneteenth, but our everyday consciousness as Black people.
(Op-Ed) From Past Erasure to Present Commodification: Reckoning with the Emergence of Juneteenth
Juneteenth has gained considerable prominence in the years following the post-George Floyd “racial reckoning” that swept the United States.
Nelson Atkins Museum Under Fire for Displaying Stolen African Art
The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is a central figure in the unraveling global drama of Western institutions displaying stolen Benin Bronzes.
KC Black Arts Project: Interview w/ Michael Artis
The KC Black Arts Project sits down with Michael Artis, a local Black portraiture artist.
