Minority-Led Stories
Flare Tha Rebel shares a love letter to A City Called Killah: Why KC deserves more than its flyover label
When it came time for Flare Tha Rebel to write his latest album, the project became something of a love letter to Kansas City, the hip-hop artist said, noting too often his homebase is mistakenly viewed as a flyover region instead of the destination.
Why Storytailor is betting HōBI can turn alienating screen time into unforgettable family moments
A new product from a Kansas City-built storytelling startup allows parents, grandparents, teachers and other trusted adults to privately share observations, milestones and everyday moments that collectively paint a richer picture of a child’s life.
Step inside: Crossroads smashburger spot returns with fresh drip, room to get SAUCED.
Steven Blakley’s hunger for a fresh combo — more room to get creative smashed with his burger brand’s special sauce — pushed the popular grab-and-go spot to a new home directly across the street. It reopened Tuesday in a new restaurant space that feels less boxed in, he said.
Her startup needed a user test lab: Access to KC’s World Cup marketplace opened door to rapid, live iteration
CodeAlgo Academy left Union Station with more than just new customers. The edtech startup wrapped its FIFA World Cup-timed residency with a new product roadmap shaped by thousands of conversations throughout the five-week City of Entrepreneurs marketplace.
Shooting his shot: See KC through the lens of a man on stage for Fan Fest’s biggest moments
Frank Q. Pham’s most-pressing challenge during the FIFA World Cup wasn’t the heat or even getting close to the biggest stage in town. The Kansas City photographer — who seemingly was shooting everything, everywhere throughout the games — was busiest combatting FOMO, he said.
