Minority-led Archives – Page 7 of 35

Sneak peek: Duo incorporates Troost history, ‘New York Harlem’ aesthetic in latest east side renovation project

By: Channa Steinmetz- February 02, 2021

When it comes to their vision for the Troost Village Development, Jonanthan O’Neil Cole and Tim Bowman practically finish each other’s sentences, they said. “Both of us fight for the history... Read more

Limited run, limited risk: Sura Eats chef tests appetite for expansion with Korean noodle bar

By: Austin Barnes- February 03, 2021

One of Crossroads-cooked Parlor’s longest serving tenants is getting an extra helping of success, launching a limited-run concept just feet away from its original counter. Keeyoung Kim, che... Read more

Fund Me, KC: ‘Black Spartans’ creator changes the tone of fantasy — where Blackness isn’t ‘the exotic other’

By: Startland News Staff- January 25, 2021

Startland News is continuing its “Fund Me, KC” series to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses or lend a helping hand to others. This is an opportunity for ent... Read more

Effort to grow startup capital for Black-owned businesses: Our work in KC has just begun

By: Startland News Staff- January 18, 2021

A nonprofit that’s raised more than a quarter million dollars in eight months to provide grants to Black small business owners says a diverse range of Kansas City entrepreneurs already has a... Read more

Actress-entrepreneur finds sweet inspiration, resiliency in life’s unexpected ingredients

By: Austin Barnes- January 18, 2021

From the stage to the studio to a sweets shop on Main Street, the creative talents of Shawna Peña-Downing have never let her down, she said, crediting her resiliency to a STEAM-focused educa... Read more