'Black Economic Justice' Reporting Coming Soon To Kansas City

Actually, the east side desperately needs more economic development and biz reporting.

However . . .

Given the decline of MSM and the rise of digital advocacy journalism along with so much AI slop . . .

This is the closest KC is gonna get . . . 

"This is not a “Black Capitalist” role. We do see Black economic power as necessary, and severely under-reported in our region, as is evidenced by the nearly 10 Black restaurants that went out of business in 2024 alone. I am excited to offer my sharp analysis on Black economic systemic issues in Kansas City, but also uplift and highlight the brilliance, beauty and resolve of our food producers, salon owners, restaurants and more."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

KC Defender Launches Black Economic Justice Desk & Names Tiffany Watts As Lead Reporter

We're thrilled to welcome Tiffany Watts as our first-ever full-time reporter. In her inaugural piece as Lead Reporter for Black Economic Justice, Food & Culture, Tiffany investigates the forces threatening Black economic survival-and just as powerfully, celebrates the brilliance of Black chefs, salon owners, growers, and organizers reimagining what a liberated economy looks like in our city.