Kansas Black Leadership Council

That's a Wrap on The Kansas Black Leadership Brunch Series! 🙌🏾🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us across Kansas to make this series a success! From Wichita to KCK, Lawrence to the Flint Hills, and finally, Topeka, we’ve been inspired by each leader, story, and conversation along the way. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected Black community across our state. ✊🏾 A HUGE thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission and empowering Kansas Black Leadership Council to bring this vision to life! ✨ -The Kansas African American Affairs Commission -The Community Voice [@community_voice] -The Health Forward Foundation [@healthforwardkc] -Kansas Leadership Center [@kansasleadershipcenter] -Kansas Department of Commerce [@kansascommerce] -United Methodist Health Ministry Fund -Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills [@blackflinthills] To our special guests— Gov. Laura Kelly [@GovernorLauraKelly], Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan [@DrKayeMonkMorgan], Taylor Overton [@tjoverton21], Romaine Redman [@romaine.redman], Mark McCormick [@markmccormick36], Kimberlyn Jones, Troy Spain, & Commissioner Al Gordon [@ commissioneralgordon_] —your leadership, insights, and support have elevated these events and helped strengthen our impact. 💪🏾 Let’s keep the momentum going! Stay engaged, get involved, and let’s continue to uplift each other and work together for positive change in Kansas. 📸 Check out event photos and highlights, and stay tuned for what’s next from KBLC! #KansasBlackLeadership #ThankYou #BlackVotesMatterKS #TogetherWeLead #KBLC #KansasEmpowerment #CommunityFirst #BlackKansas #topeka #wichita #lawrence #kck #mhk #flinthills

Black Friday Support Starts Local! 🖤 This Black Friday, let’s remember the incredible power of our local Black-owned businesses. Supporting small, community-rooted businesses strengthens our local economy and helps build a thriving future for all. Let's make today about uplifting Black entrepreneurs and fueling our own community’s success! #BlackBusinessFriday #SupportBlackBusiness #ShopLocalKansas #CommunityStrength #BlackOwned #communityleaders #leadershipgoals #civicleadership #blackownedkansas #blackownedbiz #smallbusinessstaurday

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from KBLC! 🍁 Today and every day, we’re grateful for the Black leaders who tirelessly uplift, advocate, and inspire within our communities. Your dedication and strength are at the heart of positive change in Kansas, and we honor each of you for making a difference. Thank you for your commitment to progress and equity. We’re proud to stand beside you! Tag a Black leader to share your gratitude!

✨ Meet Donnetta Watson – The Launch Strategist! ✨ With over 38 years of entrepreneurial experience, Donnetta Watson is a powerhouse in business leadership and mentorship. Formerly a Management and Supervisory Statistician with the U.S. Census Bureau, Donnetta led data collection teams and handled multi-million dollar budgets, ranking in the top three nationwide for data quality and efficiency! 📊 Now, she’s the driving force behind The National Black MasterMind Group – a nonprofit committed to training and empowering Black entrepreneurs through programs like the Business Mastery BootCamp. Want to learn more about her incredible journey and impactful work? 🌐 Dive into the world of Donnetta and see how she's creating pathways to success for Black entrepreneurs across the nation! #BlackLeadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessMastery #TheLaunchStrategist #SupportBlackBusiness #InspiringLeaders #KBLC

Why do Black-owned businesses matter? Because they are the backbone of our communities, our culture, and our future! 🖤 This #SmallBusinessSaturday, let's stand with the incredible Black-owned businesses across Kansas that create jobs, bring unique perspectives, and empower our neighborhoods. By supporting them, we invest in a stronger, more inclusive Kansas for all. 🌻✨ Make a difference this season—shop Black-owned and keep our communities thriving! #SmallBizSaturday #SupportBlackBusiness #BlackKansas #KansasPride #BuyBlackKS #smallbiz #blackowned

What a Journey It’s Been on the Kansas Black Leadership Brunch Series 🙌🏾 We’re reflecting on the incredible impact and connections we’ve made together. We’ve traveled across 5 cities, with 8 powerful speakers, and hundreds of Black leaders gathered, we’ve created spaces to empower, inspire, and uplift. These gatherings have built networks that strengthen our communities, amplify our voices, and set the stage for lasting change. Thank you to everyone who joined us along the way. Here’s to continuing this momentum and keeping our communities connected and strong! 💪🏾✨ #BlackLeadershipBrunch #KansasLeaders #CommunityEmpowerment #KBLC #BlackKansas #FinalBrunch #LeadershipJourney #FreeEvent #topeka #topekaks #shawnee #KansasBlackLeaders #BrunchSeriesRecap #CommunityImpact #TogetherWeRise

Destination Innovation Inc. is shining bright! 🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce Destination Innovation and its inspiring programs: Camp Destination Innovation, Root The Power, and Progeny! Each program empowers youth across Kansas with tools, knowledge, and leadership skills to create a brighter, more equitable future. 💪🏾 🔹 Camp Destination Innovation opens doors for young minds to explore entrepreneurship and STEM, igniting passions for innovation and career growth. 🚀 🔹 Root The Power equips young Black leaders to amplify their voices in civic engagement, social justice, and community advocacy. 🗳️ 🔹 Progeny supports youth-driven reform in the juvenile justice system, fostering impactful change for a fairer Kansas. ⚖️ Together, these programs champion growth, leadership, and opportunity for Kansas youth. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXb9Sbpn #YouthEmpowerment #KansasInnovation #CivicEngagement #SocialJustice #Entrepreneurship #CommunityLeadership #KBLC #InspireChange #SupportMinorityBusinesses #BlackBusinessExcellence #KansasLeaders #EconomicEmpowerment

🎥 "We Deserve a Seat at the Table" - Stacey Knoell 🎥 Hear from KBLC board member Stacey Knoell on why our community’s voice matters. “Our presence, our ideas, and our impact deserve to be represented at every table,” Stacey shares. 💬 It’s time for all of us to take a stand, make our voices heard, and demand the seats we’ve earned in every space that shapes our future. Join KBLC in making real change! Let’s work together to uplift our communities and shape the future we want to see. 🙌🏾✨ https://lnkd.in/g7j_pi_T #GetInvolved #BlackLeadership #KBLC #Kansas #BlackVoicesMatter #SeatAtTheTable #CommunityLeadership #KBLC

Congratulations to KBLC Board Member Brooklynne Mosley on her election as the next State Representative for Kansas’s 46th District! 👏🏾🎉 With a platform focused on Rising Together for Lawrence, Brooklynne is ready to bring change that uplifts every Kansan, ensuring fair wages, protecting reproductive rights, securing access to quality education, and upholding voting rights. From housing and healthcare for families to meaningful climate action, Brooklynne is dedicated to building a more just, inclusive, and thriving Kansas. Brooklynne, we’re so proud of you for transforming Lawrence into a true home for so many, and we know you’ll make a lasting impact in this role. Here’s to a new era of leadership, equity, and rising together. 🌟 Want to learn more about Brooklynne’s goals as State Representative? Follow her journey and stay connected to see how she’ll make a difference for all Kansans! https://lnkd.in/gCqQ8ERF #RisingTogetherForLawrence #KBLC #CommunityLeadership #LawrenceKS #Kansas46 #KansasStateRep #staterepresentative

🖤🇺🇸 Black Veterans Served Our Country 🇺🇸🖤 Today, we honor our Black veterans who answered the call to serve, protect, and uplift our nation. Your courage and dedication have not only defended our freedoms but have also paved the way for generations. We see you, we thank you, and we carry forward your legacy of strength and resilience. #HonorBlackVeterans #LegacyOfService #VeteransDay #BlackVeterans