Kansas City Civil Rights Groups Join Lawsuit Against Westport

Today, a racially-charged argument gets even more complicated . . . Here's the expected update on complaints against KC's most historic entertainment district that seem to be garnering more traction . . . 

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Gwen Grant, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City, announced that local civil rights organizations are joining forces with the National Urban League to file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed against the CID. 

The lawsuit claims that Black business owners have been discriminated against and ousted from the Westport Entertainment District. An amicus brief will be filed in support of the lawsuit.

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