Minded Cafe News Today

Located on Troost Avenue inside of Ubuntu Village, Equal Minded Café recently received a $30,000 grant from Kansas City G.I.F.T. to help them expand their operations and host more events. Owner Dontavious Young says they've continued to grow mostly through word of mouth — especially about their chai.

Kansas City G.I.F.T provides grants to Black-owned businesses in the community. Last year, they presented $460,000 to 21 different Black-owned businesses, including Blueprint KC, The Next Paige Talent Management and Production, and Equal Minded Café.

With Troostapalooza kicking off this weekend, critics share some of the best options for dining along this historic Kansas City avenue.

The community gathered to reflect and honor George Floyd's life one year after his murder.

Equal Minded Cafe to host George Floyd celebration of life Charlie Keegan Equal Minded Cafe in Kansas City, Missouri, will host a celebration for life on the one year anniversary of George Floyds death Tuesday, May 25, 2021. and last updated 2021-05-25 05:00:28-04 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — To mark one year since a police officer killed George Floyd and ignited a nationwide movement for police reform, the owner of a cafe in Kansas City, Missouri, will host a celebration of life and protest for mor...