2024 Annual Report: The Power of Black Leadership in Kansas   We’re excited to share our  2024 Annual Report , highlighting the...

If showing up is “half the battle,” let’s make sure that we show up at the voting booth, too  The aphorism, “showing up is half the...

Executive edict after executive edict. Attacks on remedial racial programs. Mass firings. The disassembling of the federal department of...

This Black History Month , the Kansas Black Leadership Council (KBLC) is proud to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Kansans...

In the latest move that should convince you how much your individual vote matters, the chair of the House Elections Committee told fellow...

Nikki Giovanni, the iconic poet, activist, and educator, had long been a beacon of inspiration for those who strived to lead with purpose...

A Leadership Meditation written by KBLC's Executive Director, Mark McCormick. Leadership often finds those who aren’t looking for it.

We’ve heard from many of you in the past week in the aftermath of an election that will send ripples through the culture for years, even...

We must continue amplifying the conversations around mental health, especially within Kansas’ Black community. According to research,...

As the founder and executive director of Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills , I’m honored to join the Kansas Black Leadership Council...

As we navigate through the political landscape, understanding the electoral process becomes crucial for effective participation. One key...

Connect with Local Leadership at the Kansas Black Leadership Brunch Series Discover a place where leaders, advocates, legislators, and...

Hey, Kansas! With election day just around the corner, it’s time to make sure everything is set so your voice can be heard loud and...

March is Women's History Month, so we can’t forget to reflect on and celebrate the incredible mark that women have made throughout...

In the diverse landscape of Kansas politics, African American legislators have played a vital role in shaping policies and advocating for...

Reflect for a moment on the name Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -  a name synonymous with leadership, courage, and transformative change in...

Since its inception in 2015, the Kansas Black Legislative Day has been a beacon of empowerment and change for Black Kansans. Organized by...

In the heart of our Black communities, where resilience, creativity, and strength are celebrated, there's an urgent, often unspoken issue...

In just a few short days the radio stations will begin playing jolly, cheerful, holiday music. The stores are already beginning to fill...

When I was in the 3rd grade, Mr. Jones, a friendly neighbor from down the street, lost his foot due to diabetes It was a sobering moment...