Minority-Led Stories

Hungry to scale, Glenn Robinson built a following around KC’s food scene: ‘All we do is eat’

The creator behind Hood Dude Food Reviews has become one of the city’s most influential champions of Black-owned restaurants and small businesses. His formula is simple: show up, press record, and tell the truth.

It’s open season on fresh eats at Iron District: See what’s new from North KC’s container cuisine hub

“We are getting away from the incubator concept but we would still like to help people grow,” said Phillip Jones, food service director at the Iron District. 

KC’s new ‘mini con’ experience set to showcase local comic book creators, family-friendly cosplay

A community-powered pop-up comic book convention is expected to put local artists on the front and center, said Brandon Calloway, illustrating the need for a smaller, more accessible comic con experience in Kansas City. Heartland Mini Con — set for May 30 at Equal Minded Cafe, 4327 Troost Ave. — is designed to be welcoming…

KC Chamber reveals Top 10 small businesses; one will be named Mr. K Award winner

“You got here by persevering, showing innovation and passion,” Vicky Kulikov told the latest batch of Mr. K Award finalists.

KC GIFT pitch competition winner smiling on stage, celebrating innovation and teamwork.

Winning chemistry: KC GIFT pitch competition rewards joy on stage, work behind the scenes

Earning a $30,000 grand prize over the weekend closed out a six-week process for LaToya Ebony Sirls and other founders who were pushed to refine not just how they present, but how they build.