Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills

06/26/2026

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06/26/2026

What an incredible Grind & Growth Workshop! 🎉

Our latest session was one of our best yet, bringing together a full room of entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers eager to strengthen their grant-writing knowledge and funding strategies.

A huge thank you to Dr. Sarah Barrett, Vice President for Impact Strategy & Grant Programs at the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, for sharing invaluable insights into the grant process—from understanding what funders are really looking for to avoiding common proposal mistakes and positioning ideas for success.

💡 Here’s what attendees walked away with:
✔️ A better understanding of the grant process from a funder’s perspective
✔️ Practical strategies for writing stronger proposals
✔️ Greater confidence to pursue funding opportunities
✔️ Actionable tools to help turn great ideas into funded initiatives

We’re committed to equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to thrive. Judging by the energy in the room, this workshop did exactly that!

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and invested in growing their impact. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!

📸 Check out a few highlights from this amazing workshop, and stay tuned for upcoming Grind & Growth sessions designed to help you build, grow, and succeed.

06/26/2026

Leaders coming together to strengthen their communities and the state of Kansas! 🌱

06/26/2026

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s time to break the silence.

Join us in KCK TOMORROW for a Black Joy is Healing Men’s Edition: Men’s Mental Health Month: What They Told Us Not To Talk About for an empowering community conversation designed to create space for honest dialogue, connection, and healing. Together, we’ll explore the realities men face, challenge stigma, and discuss the importance of prioritizing mental wellness.

Featuring:
🎤 Dr. Caleb Stephens – Therapist, Founder of Identifight LLC, and Black Joy is Healing Therapist
🎤 LeDarious Johnson – Programs Director, We Are Wyandotte
🎤 Larry Lewis – Executive Director, Growing Futures

This is more than a conversation—it’s an opportunity to build community, embrace vulnerability, and take steps toward healing.

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 803 Armstrong Ave, Kansas City, KS

🍽 Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. Register for free here: https://bit.ly/blackjoymen

Let’s create a space where men can be seen, heard, and supported.

06/25/2026

The Circle is growing. 🖤

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills!

We're honored to have you in community with us and can't wait to see what you'll build, create, and accomplish.

Welcome to the Circle.

06/25/2026

Every successful business starts with more than an idea—it starts with solving a real problem.

During our CommerceUplift Cohort 3 session on Ideate: From Idea to Business Concept, our entrepreneurs challenged their assumptions, refined their solutions, and practiced communicating their business concepts with one another. Through peer feedback and meaningful discussion, they gained greater clarity on who they serve, the problems they’re solving, and what makes their businesses unique.

This is where strong businesses begin—not with perfect ideas, but with the willingness to listen, learn, and refine. 🚀

06/22/2026

If you're downtown for Third Thursday and Juneteenth festivities, be sure to stop by and check out the Yuma Street Community Painting Limited Edition Print. Created under the leadership of artist Paulicia Bender during the inaugural Yuma Street Cultural Festival, this piece captures the spirit and collective vision of our community.

Each print purchased helps support the future development of the Yuma Street Cultural Center.

Invest in culture. Preserve legacy.

Follow the Yuma Street Cultural Center & Entrepreneur Hub for more about the future of Yuma Street.

06/22/2026

🎨✨ Art, History, and Community came together in a powerful way during the Manhattan Kansas Juneteenth Celebration!

A special thank you to artist Daisha Maria-Breona for creating an interactive community art experience inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s visit to Yuma Street before what would be his final university speech at Kansas State University in January 1968. Community members added words describing Dr. King’s legacy and shared their own “superpowers” on a second canvas featuring a raised fist symbolizing empowerment, resilience, and unity.

The completed artwork reminds us that Dr. King’s vision continues to inspire us and that each of us possesses unique gifts that strengthen our families, organizations, and communities.

We also extend our gratitude to legendary Coach Dave Baker, a former Douglass School student and the first Black head baseball coach at a predominantly white university in the United States, for leading the Historic Yuma District Tour and sharing stories that brought Yuma Street’s rich history to life.

Together, these experiences connected past and present—honoring those who paved the way while encouraging all of us to recognize the power we hold to shape the future.

Special thanks to the Kansas Department of Education and the Kansas Volunteer Commission for awarding the Manhattan Juneteenth a Juneteenth Day of Service Mini-Grant, helping make these educational and community engagement activities possible.

❤️🖤💚

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills! 🖤

Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who lead with purpose, sacrifice with love, and build legacies that strengthen our families and communities.

At BEFH, we know that when fathers invest in their children, they help create futures filled with opportunity, confidence, and possibility.

As we honor fathers everywhere, we thank you for the lessons you teach, the examples you set, and the dreams you inspire.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who are building generational wealth, nurturing future leaders, and leaving a legacy that will last for generations to come.