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The annual Young, Gifted, + Black event is our anniversary fundraiser! As we enter into our 4th year of service, were excited to celebrate and highlight youth business owners from the Greater Kansas City area.
Young Gifted + Black- March 2023 Kansas City Star (article by J.M. Banks)
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LaKenzie is a 7th grade student at Center Middle School. She is a Junior Olympic Track and Field runner, cheerleader and volleyball player. LJenae Designs features products for the home and body, with items like candle wax, room sprays, and shea body scrubs.
Frankie is an 8th grade student at Plaza Academy. He has been a food truck owner since 2019.
Mister DipZ Cookies & Sweet Treats LLC offers a variety of homemade sweet treats.
Taylor is in 5th grade at Lindbergh Elementary School. She gets straight A's, and she's an honor roll student.
Shimmer by Tay launched in January, and features a variety of lip gloss options.
Lailah is a 6th grade student at Frontier Trail Middle School. She participates in various VKC programs, and she has attended our business events as a youth vendor since 2020.
Lai's Lip Drip offers lip gloss, candy, and recently expanded to to include custom sweet drinks.
ElRico is an 7th grade student at Maple Park. He has attended VKC BBVS vendor events in the past with his mother, and this is his first solo event.
Crepes n Cakes offers Crepes, Mini Pancakes, waffle pops and funnel cakes.
Zoe is an 8th grade student at KIPP KC. She is on the principal's honor roll, a member of Alvin Ailey dance, plays basketball for her school and a competitive team, and she's part of the production team at her church home.
Zoe's Pomades and Potions offers a variety of body oil products.
Jordana is a 6th grade student at Neiman Elementary. She participates in Honor Band (she has been playing the Clarinet for 2yrs) & Knitting Club.
Jordi has been creating jewelry since 2021! She participates in a variety of pop-up events year round, and manages her Etsy Shop. Her accessories can also be found at a local shop in Mission, Kansas (LUX by Mitzy).
with love, jordi offers Beaded Jewelry & Accessories, including; Bracelets, Rings, Watch Charms, Phone Straps & Keychains.
Rhythm is a 7th grade student at Trailwoods. She was recently named Student of the Month in her grade at school.
Rhythm & Bows offers a variety of hair accesssories.
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