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State of Black Kansas City 2007
 The Urban League of Greater Kansas City enjoyed full court press as it unveiled the 2007 edition of the State of Black Kansas City Equality Index on December 4, 2007 at the Hyatt Crown Center Hotel. The document was released to the media and public prior to the organization’s 50th Annual Difference Maker Awards Day Luncheon event held at the same location.
The Equality Index is a study of five major areas that most impact the success and quality of life in the Kansas City community: economics, health, education, social justice, and civic engagement. The document exposes unequivocal evidence that racial disparities exist between the lives of blacks and whites across Greater Kansas City, which included statistics from Johnson County this year.
Compared to the 2006 edition, there was little change in the report that measured progress and the equality gaps that continue to separate blacks and whites: blacks remain disadvantaged and little progress has been shown. Again this year, Urban League President and CEO Gwen Grant issued a challenge to businesses, decision makers, community leaders and individuals to help institute change in the disparities in the five areas of concern. more >> |
4th Annual Career Bazaar and Hiring Fair Scheduled
On March 26, 2008, the Urban League of Greater Kansas City’s Career Marketplace will present the 4th Annual Career Bazaar & Hiring Fair at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2345 McGee, beginning at 8 a.m.
 The region’s premier hiring event will attract hundreds of job seekers who are degreed professionals, recent and future college graduates, and experienced high school graduates hopeful of fulfilling the needs of companies desiring diversity among employees. Potential employers representing the area’s largest companies and organizations will be on hand to interact with job seekers; many types of job opportunities from numerous industries will be available.
While registration is highly suggested for pre-screening purposes, registration will begin at 8 a.m. followed by one-on-one potential employer contact from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and commencing again from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Individuals seeking employment must be 21 years of age and business dress is required. Free parking for three hours will be validated for attendees. more >>
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