Very twisted racial saga happening in Kansas City right now.
Local DJ announced last week he's opening a hi-fi lounge, part of a development at KC Current's stadium.
DJ/owner is Black in a city where the lack of diversity in nightlife is often lamented/seen as racist (contd)
Local DJ announced last week he's opening a hi-fi lounge, part of a development at KC Current's stadium.
DJ/owner is Black in a city where the lack of diversity in nightlife is often lamented/seen as racist (contd)
The name of the bar is Sundown. It's on the riverfront. Press release says, "Think golden hour turned into midnight."
Soon after the announcement, social media users object to the name, saying it evoked “sundown towns,” places where Black people were once barred after dark.
Soon after the announcement, social media users object to the name, saying it evoked “sundown towns,” places where Black people were once barred after dark.
Among the loudest voices against the concept was a women's fan group called The Blue Crew.
Four days ago, the DJ goes on Instagram to try to explain the concept and its name:
But pressure on KC Current is too hot & yesterday he announces project is canceled.
"In less than 72 hours, a concept I spent years developing was reduced, misinterpreted, and ultimately stripped away -- largely by voices outside of the community it was meant to represent."
"In less than 72 hours, a concept I spent years developing was reduced, misinterpreted, and ultimately stripped away -- largely by voices outside of the community it was meant to represent."
TLDR: Black ownership in KC hospitality to stay at roughly 4%.
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