Meet the researchers who are working with communities to help close the gap between those proposing solutions to socioeconomic problems and those closest to the problems.

With more than 800 Scholars who earned college degrees, Kauffman Scholars, Inc., began its planned six-month phased closing March 13.

Small, nonprofit organizations are key to addressing a range of economic, human service, and educational challenges, said Essence Yancey of the United Way of Greater Kansas City.

A panel of Black entrepreneurs kick off a four-part series with the Kansas City Public Library about how to make entrepreneurship “IDEAL” for all.

The CEO position description was developed by our search firm Spencer Stuart through a process of listening to community stakeholders, our associates, and Kauffman Trustees.

A regional collaborative that pairs Kansas City students with area businesses for paid professional student experiences is ready to build on the momentum of last summer.

Kansas City region is poised to catalyze a qualified, diverse talent pipeline of tens of thousands of people within 10 years.

With support from the Kauffman Foundation, DreamSpring will expand access to small business credit among historically marginalized entrepreneurs in KC with loans from $200 to $2 million.

Founder and CEO of Entrepreneur Business Basics and Kauffman FastTrac® facilitator Kira Hopkins says the truth lies in our economy’s racial disparity.

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Black Wall Street Times, Nehemiah D. Frank, writes that access and equitable investment are critical to addressing the widening racial wealth gap.